DePaul Health Center Bariatric Center

I have met with my surgeon 5 times, my lovely insurance company required 4 visits prior to approval. The center that I have choosen has lots of really special people on staff. The surgeons, nurses, dietitians, psychicritist, exercise therapist, and the office staff are all knowledgeable and experts in weight loss options. I personally feel that my surgeon is more than competent. The risks of the surgery are explained in depth and it is explained that you cannot have the surgery unless the risks are completley understood. I feel that I am lucky to have this surgeon in the St. Louis area. The word around town and in the medical population is that Dr. Scott and De La Torre are the pioneers for weight loss surgery.

When I met Dr. De La Torre, I was immediately impressed. He was knowledgeable and had a great bedside manner. My impression remains the same. The office staff is great; very helpful. The only thing I can even remotely complain about it that there isn't enough of him to go around, so I had to see his associates a lot. Oh! And I have to drive 2 hours to get there. :( The program is very before AND aftercare oriented. They have specific criteria you MUST meet and they don't mind telling you that you are not a good candidate if you fail to comply. They are blunt and to-the-point with regard to risks and will not perform the surgery if you are not willing to do the things required to reduce the risks. LOVED HIM!! Surgical competence AND a great bedside manner are very important to me...he really filled the bill!

My first Impression of Dr. De Le Torre was that he was a quiet, confidant man. Mr original surgeon was Dr. Scott but he left before my surgery was scheduled. After meeting with Dr. De Le Torre I felt confidant in proceeding as planned. I have only met the good doctor once. I am four weeks out and have had no complications so I am very pleased with his work so far.rnrnThe office staff at Missouri Bariatrics have been incredibly supportive to me. Two persons in particular - Dr. Kevin Suttmoeller and nurse Natalie Suttlmoeller showing caring well beyond the standard doctor/patient relationship. I am very pleased with the staff and clinic and would recommend them to anyone.rnrnThe only negative I can think of is that other office staff have been slow to respond to calls and e-mails. I believe this problem has been addressed with the hiring of a new office manger, who himself is a baritric post-op.rnrn

Hmmmm, well I have to be honest and say that I've never MET the surgeon, at least that I can recall.

I remember being prepped for surgery, receiving my IV and something to calm me down, then saying good-bye to my husband and son. That's all I remember until I was back in my hospital room.

So if I met Dr. de la Torre, it was while I was already drugged and half-way gone!

After the surgery, I was seen by many of the doctors on his staff. I can not remember them all by name, but they were all very friendly and professional.

I have absolutely no complaints about his staff! And I would highly recommend this team to anyone considering bariatric surgery.

I've followed Dr. De la Torre for about 7 years now. I've attended many of his seminars over the years. He is very knowledgeable and confident in his skill as a surgeon. His staff is wonderful and Nancy Corbett is great. She makes you feel at ease and is willing to answer any questions you may have. I will update this after my surgery.

I like him very much and I have great trust and faith in him. Dr. Scott has a fantastic staff.

I seen Dr Scott only at my post op 1 week visit.rnI did not see him the day of surgery, before, after and upon discharge, the house Dr of DePaul discharged me. I wouldve liked to have seen him more but oh well--I did fine!rnrnI was in the step down unit of the ICU for a day---the nurses there wasnt versed very well in us Bariatric patients, I had to educate sone of them. But there overall care of me was excellent--I never had to wait for them when I pushed for the nurse to come except one time--But I could hear 2 people getting sick--so I could wait!!!rnrnIm pleased with my surgery and at the expertise Dr Scott obviously has/had !rnrnI would do the WLS all over again!

I really haven't met Dr. De La Torre face to face, but I have been to his seminar. Very soft-spoken and was poise in explaining about the procedure.

I first met Dr. De La Torre around May 2007 at his seminar at DePaul Hospital. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and approachable. He had been doing this surgery for over 10 years and I was very impressed with him and his staff.rnI officially meet with him on September 26, 2007 for Post Op.rnDepaul emphasis aftercare as essential to the programs success.rnDe La Torre did address the risks of surgery and the risks if not having surgery.rnI would highly rate him at this time.

No complaints at all. Excellent Program.