St. John Providence Weight Loss Bariatric Center
















He was very nice .

Dr. Marshall first impressed me as being very laid back and personal.
He is very informed and ggod at what he does. His bedside manner is just great. He's very straight with you but yet he's sensitive as to the way he explains things to you. You are given his office and pager number and he is very involved in the aftercare. All follow ups are at his office, he doesn't just send you back to your primary or family doctor. I would recommend him to any of my own family and or freinds.
Basically, if you are looking for a competent and well bedside mannered doctor, Dr. Marshall is both of these.

Dr. Pesta is an AWSOME person, I have complete faith in him.
He is very easy to talk to and ask questions to. He is very personalbe, and has a sense of humor. His personal office staff is very polite and willing to go that extra mile for you. His office staff at Liv-Lite are the same, angles.
He is very clear on the DO's and DONT's after surgery and before surgery.
He told me I he recommended very strongly that I have a IVC Filter placed, and when I was indifferent on the subject he was very understanding to my cautiousness. But, he optimally said it was my own decision but he would hate for something to happen to me if I didnt follow his advice. I made the appt to have it done.

I was nervous when I went for my consultation because after spending months waiting to switch insurance providers and doing all the necessary tests and paperwork it was finally real. I was finally on my way to getting surgery. Dr. Kole took the time to answer all my questions and was very honest.

Dr. Kole is very tall. He is very knowledgeable, as well. The worst part about the process was the fact that you are basically herded along like buffalo, i.e. meaning you are in a group, you all watch the video and then it is first come first serve to the exam rooms, unfortunately, I worked the morning before my appointment and took 1/2 day off, so I got there at 1:00, on time but was still last, last for everthing, there were like 8 of us and it took like an hour and a half for my exam time to come about, which meant sitting in a room by myself, hungry because I did not eat and wait forever, when Dr. Kole finally came in he was understanding, he told me I was a lightweight and that we would go laparascopically. Aftercare is a must and his nurse is a little pushy but nice.

Dr. Katz was wonderful. He was very attentive and I couldn't of ask for a better surgeon. He came in to see me everyday and called also during the day to talk to the nurses. When I was discharged from the hopsital, he gave me his cell number to reach him anytime.
His staff is great also.
I would rate dr. Katz as excellent.

When I first met Dr. Kole he was quiet and I was a little unsure of him but once I got to know him I was in love with his personalty and how truthful he was when it came to telling me to pros and cons of surgey. He held nothing back and was very conforting.
The staff at the Cori Center was great they help you every step of the way when it came to insurance and reassurance.
He pressed for me to walk as soon as my surgey was over and to keep walking.
He was really great and I tell anyone who has considered this surgey to go to the Cori Center and ask for Dr. Kole.

He is fantastic!! He has taken his time with me and never rushed me. Over time, my impression of Dr. Katz has just gotten better!!If I have ever needed him; day or night I have paged him and he has called me back within 3 minutes!! His office staff is fantastic; kind and caring!!Their after care program is fantastic!! They follow up with you during appointments, and I am sure to get a call at least once every 2 weeks or so. He addressed the risks of surgery, but also calmed me down when I was petrified about the complications that could happen! I would rate him overall.. FANTASTIC!!!!

I went to an information seminar where Dr. Pesta spoke. His presentation was excellent and the staff were all wonderful. My family was with me and everyone liked Dr. Pesta right from the start. He stayed after until everyone had a chance to talk to him and answered everyone's questions! I look forward to having him as my surgeon!