Hamilton Medical Group Bariatric Center

My first impression of Dr. Chu was "She is so petite! What in the world would she know about being overweight?" But I sure was wrong. She and her staff are extrememly empathetic to their patients. They are all great. She spelled everything out in detail and she pulled no punches about the risks and the work that would have to go into losing the weight after surgery. She is a fantastic doctor and I would recommend her and her staff to anyone considering having surgery. They all made me feel like I was special and that I was making the right decision.

My first impression of Dr. Chu was omg how can this little tiny woman be a surgeon?? she is just the cutest thing on the face of this earth. Over time i learned that she really new what she was doing and that she would be my new angel.. my godsend. The office and staff are awesome... Kelly was awesome!!! she has helped me in any way, shape or form. she lights the fire under the insurance co. behinds lol.. I LOVE YOU KELLY!!! OMG she has awesome bedside manner, she and dr. stevens were awesome. Overall, anyone in the lafayette area that is even thinking of having this surgery, should call her 337-988-8880!!!!

My first impression of Dr Stevens was a great respect for him.

He is very easy to talk to and down to earth type of person.

His office staff is excellent I feel as though I have extended my family.

Dr. Stevens is the best thing on this earth!!!!!!! When I first met him he was very understanding of my wants and needs. This only progressed with time! I have never had a Doctor care so much about me and my needs!! with each vist my respect and (awe) for him has only grown..... now i must admitt this goes also for his staff! For a more close knit organised group of people you have never met!

Dr. Chu was great. Kellie in her office, (handles insurance) is absolutely great!!! She takes the time to answer your questions and offers suggestions.

My first impression of Dr Stevens was not all that great HOWEVER his bluntness and brutal honesty played a MAJOR role in my decision to have the WLS. Although my surgery isnt until tommorow, I would recommend him to ANYONE in my area because of manner in which he performed my pre-op activites.

I went to a seminar that i saw advertised in the local paper. This was in september of 2002 This is where i met DR. Stevens and DR.Chu his associate I was very Impressed with both of them and there staff. The seminar was great and all questions were answered.They weighed everyone who wanted and gave us our BMI this was the first time i ever heard of a BMI! Plus I was impressed the scales actually weighed me.The seminar was great i felt completly at ease talking with DR.Stevens SO I signed up to recieve a packet in the mail. which I did and filled out all the paperwork and had a appointment but had to postpone for we were hit by a big hurricane and had other priorities then when things calmed down i called and made another appointment and this was a special time for they made me feel like i was not what society makes us feel we are people with a disease which is obesity!

Well, there has been a change. I'm having
surgery in 6 days (2/11/03) in Lafayette, La. by Dr Uyen Chu/Stevens!

I love Dr Chu!!!!! The whole staff were super nice and I know this is right for me.

I was given journals for food/daily from pre op to post op for the 1st year on my 1st visit.

A notebook filled with everything one would want/need to know about this surgery and what to expect afterwards for the 1st year.

I am post op, had surgery a week ago and I'm doing great!

I go for my 1st post op appointment tomorrow to have drain removed.

On my scale it shows that I have lost 15 pounds as of this morning.

I would highly recommend Dr Chu to anyone needing this surgery from my experience as her patient.

She has had specialized training in the Lap for 2 years before doing this surgery.

Dr Chu addressed the risk of surgery frontwards/backwards.

I would rate her 99% overall at both surgical competance and bedside manner.

She has a structured aftercare program and expects every patient to follow up on a yearly basis, besides meetings.

She is my Guardian Angel!

God Bless Her!

I haven't had my surgery yet. I am scheduled for Monday Feb. 17. but I can tell you all that he made a wonderful first impression. He walked into the room with a smile on his face. He introduced himself, shook my hand, sat down and really really listened.
It older grew better if that is possible. He did an endoscope and colonoscopy on me last Friday and was just great.
His Staff is just at his heels in nice! I have been treated so well since my first visit on Jan. 22.,by everyone. I really cannot say enough about them.
I haven't found anything to dislike about him yet and I would tell all future patients if they want special attention, see Dr. Gary Stevens in Lafayette, Louisiana
So far aftercare has been stressed as really important and yes he does have a structured aftercare.
The risk of surgery was emphasized orally and by the written Educational booklet that he and Dr.Uyen Bich Chu give their patients.
His bedside manner with my proceedures on Friday was excellent so I feel sure after seeing him in his office 4 or 5 times plus in outpatient that he will be as great in the surgical competence department but I will reserve my actual feeling for after my surgery. I can only tell you how it (he) has been with me so far.

i was very impressed with dr chu...she did a very good presentation of the surgey,the risk and benefits...her staff is very nice and helpful..from what i see a very good aftercare program....very confident in her skills..the only thing i don't like she is a very busy person seems rushed