Bakersfield Surgical Associates Bariatric Center

Dr. Irani was very approachable the first time I came into his office. Everyone there was. They have always tried their hardest to make everything to do with WLS as easy for me as possible. They walked me through the process and made it easy to get the tasks completed on time. Once the surgery date came, the hospital staff made it the least stressful they could. After surgery, they allowed my best friend to stay at the hospital with me until I was released which was comforting. In both Dr. Irani's office and Mercy West Hospital I never felt like a fat failure as so many of us are made to feel by the world at large when we are obese. If I were to rate Dr. Irani, his staff, and Mercy West Hospital on a scale from 1 to 10, they would get at least a 12. Bravo.

I went to the seminar thru Mercy Southwest. I met Suzzie and Kelly from Mercy they were great. Dr. irani spoke at the seminar, and I like him right away. Suzzie worked me thru the process of insurance approva, I went to meet with Dr Irani for the first time. He was great!! He put mind at ease! I was nervous about the surgery, he asked me to tell him of every horrible story. As I recounted the few \"bad\" stories of bariatric surgery = he explained what likely happened in each of those situations. I was put totally at ease. (My brother had also had a surgery with him appx 10 yrs prior for appendectomy and relaly liked him). The surgery was successful -( it did go appx 1.5 hr longer than we expected - which worried my family ) but in the end was successful =)rnI am at this point 10 months post-surgery and am SO HAPPY with the results. I have lost 170 pounds!! I was 388 when I started the bariatric process.. and am currently 218.rnIt is still amazing to me to go into a store and not have to go to the Big Mens section.rnDr Irani was awesome, I would toally recommend him!

Dr Garcia-well first impression he was loud! In honesty he is so sweet and I am really glad that I got him after meeting with his partners, who while very good are just not a good fit for me! rnI have been with him since 1/06 and I was his first lapband as the lead surgeon! We were newbies together, after a year I can tell you we have learned together and he is really great! He is not extremely strict or admonishing so if you are looking for a parental type to tell you when you have been bad then dont go to Garcia. But if you want someone who is going to be your partner in the journey and who will listen and support you then this is the Doctor!rnI would recommend any of his partners at Bakersfield Surgical Associates but really he is the Best!

Dr. Irani is very professional and has a great sense of humor. He is very compassionate about his work and it shows through to his patients. He has a real understanding of what it is like to have a weight problem and how it effects your life.

RE: Dr Irani
Response from Rose Marie J at 1:24 PM PST on 02/22/2006
Bakersfield, CA – RNY (08/08/2004) – Hormuz Irani, M.D.



Dr. Irani did my surgery on 8/9/04. My personal opinion...he is the best doctor in the world! I feel the same way about his entire surgical team. Their professionalism is the best. My WLS was not my first surgical encounter with Dr. Irani, so when I was ready to have my WLS, it was without any reservation that Dr. Irani would perform my surgery!!! I trust him totally and completely. He is thorough to the utmost. Dr. Irani's surgical team has a very high success rate, and I'm so proud to say that I'm one of their patients. You'll find that the entire group is very supportive to the needs of their patients. During my pre-op visit, Dr. Irani was very open and upfront with everything involving the surgery. He was also very patient and allowed me to ask questions. He did not make me feel rushed. His front office staff is just wonderful. Their smiling faces imediately gives you a preview of what to expect! As I stated earlier, this is my own personal opinion from my experience with this office.

Dr. Irani was very nice and explained things very well. He was open to hearing and answering my questions.

Bariatric Solutions is GREAT. After meeting Dr. Irani and after I get approved by my insurance, they take over and take care of everything! Karen and Jeanette are great and if Karen tries to tell you that she's mean...SHE'S NOT...haha.

I will update more as I deal with them all. But so far, since just meeting them all, everyone has been very helpful.

When I first met Dr Irani I was very impressed with his office and consultation. They have been great about allowing me to do all the follow up care with my primary md due to the distance between where i live and his office.
I would recommed him to everyone.
The Bariatric Solutions department at San Joaquin Community Hospital was wonderful the are the ones that do all the authorization and submit to the insurance company.
He was very competent in performing the surgery. He also had wonderful bedside manner and was very good with my family waiting after the surgery.

DR. IRANI IS SO PROFESSIONAL AND SO NICE! HIS OFFICE STAFF IS THE SAME, I WAS VERY IMPRESSED! I LIKE THAT HE WILL SIT AND EXPLAIN EVERYTHING TO YOU LET YOU KNOW RIGHT AWAY THAT THIS IS NOT AN EASY SURGERY. HE IS VERY HONEST WITH YOU. IF ANYONE IS CONSIDERING DR. IRANI, I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM. YOU WILL BE IN EXCELLENT HANDS.

When I first went to see Dr Irani I noticed that he was very knowledgable on bariatrics. He seemed like it was just an ordinary thing for him. He made it sound so simple and easy to understand. When I went to his office I was not that pleased because he id very busy. So the wait was a while then it seemed like the consoltation was very quick. Make sure you have all your questions ready because he is quick. I saw an assistent first then he came in very briefly to see if I had any further questions. The staff at Bariatric solutions is wonderful. The answered every question I have had since and have done great keeping me informed on insurance and things.

Dr. Irani is very plesant. I have not had surgery yet but I feel very comfortable with him. The staff isfriendly and almost always knows who I am when I come in. I think this program is very supportive before and after. all risks were disscused even if I didnt want to hear them.