Weight Loss Surgical Center of Baton Rouge Bariatric Center

my first impression was that he seemed sincere.rnthe office staff is very busy, but very freindly and helpful.rnhe addressed the risk cut and dry. he explained what each risk was and how common the risk is with each surgery.rni would recommend dr. bellinger to anyone that is interested in weight loss surgery.rnboth competence and bedside manner are important to me.

My first impression of Dr. Bellanger's office and staff was wonderful! Everyone there is very friendly and will bend over backwards to help you.rnThe entire staff was very helpful and several staff members of Dr. Bellanger and Dr. Hargroder have had WLS themselves. Christy, Dr. Hargroder's Admin. Asst. has been a lifesaver for me. She had the VSG last year and has done so well. She has given me pointers and lots of helpful tips to increase my weight loss the \"right\" way.rnI can not say enough about everyone there!rnHolly, who is Dr. Bellanger's P.A. takes care of all the post-op visits (except the first one when the Doc likes to see you himself). She is very knowledgeable and willing to answer all your questions. She is just one of many friendly faces you will encounter if you decide to use Dr. Bellanger.

I really haven't had much time to develop an impression of him other than knowledgeable.

Dr. Bellanger was completely professional and seemed compasionate to my situation. He has always been pleasant to deal with. rnrnHe completed my surgery with no complications and he and his staff are always friendly and very supportive. rnrnThey answered all my questions and gave me plenty of information on top of what I asked. rnrnI had no doubts or fears going into surgery. rnrnI do not have any complaints at all. rnrnI have no trouble reccomending Dr. Bellanger and his staff to anyone in need of this type of surgery. rnrn

I thought the guy was a complete nerdy bookworm which was exactly what I wanted. Turned out, I was right...he knew his shit.The office staff had some room for improvement, seemed a little too relaxed, almost LAZY!! However, Im pleased with the outcome and would recommend him to others.Bellanger himself was the most talkative guy, he didnt offer alot of info, but if you had questions, he had answers. He almost came across as shy, or possibly intimidated by me...not sure.rn

well surgery is over and I am home and all is well. I am grateful to have had a surgern like Dr. Hargroder. He was very good at letting my family know how things went and I do so very much appreciate that. I would recommend him to anyone in this area that is considering WLS.

My 1st impression of Dr. Hargroder was great. He is very confident and personable. He is not afraid to take on high risk patients and people with special requests. Not to mention really nice on the eyes. He don't look nothing like the picture in here. Anyway, I was very impressed but my DH was impressed too. That was a shock, it really takes a lot to impress him. My impression of him did not change it only got better. He was and is a great surgeon, with an excellent reputation. I absolutely love everyone in his office with one exception. I'm not to keen on his assistant. She didn't do anything wrong, just didn't impress me much at all and has no bedside manor at all. I guess that is what I liked least about him and his staff. I really think he can do much better. I didn't like the fact that in my post op visit he did not see me, his assistant did. I asked his Adm assistant (my girl - Christy, absolutely wonderful person) about that, she said all I have to do is request to see Dr. H and he has no problem seeing his post ops, he lets his assistant do it to speed up things while he is seeing new patients and since post ops usually have no problems, its quicker that way. I personally feel I paid for a Dr. not a PA. His practice offers excellent after care and wants to follow us for 3 - 5 years. This is included in his surgical costs, which are great!!! 11,900 total for everything!!! He offers a support group with classes every Wed. night in house, website support group and much more. I was informed of all risks of surgery beforehand, but I was very informed before I contacted him. He had no problem spending time with me answering any questions I had. On a scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being the best, I would rate him a 1000 or better. Everything about my experience was great as far as he is concerned. I highly recommend Dr. Hargroder and his office staff. I would tell anyone, He is the greatest!rnTammy Spitchley

Dr. Bellanger is a great choice for a surgeon. He is approachable and friendly and very concerned with his patients comfort. He answered all of my questions and understood all of my hesitations. He was clear in explaining all the risks and recommending a surgery for me. He is a skilled surgeon with a great bedside manner. His staff is friendly and knowledeable. Overall, I've had a great experience and would recommend him to anyone.

first impression nice, imformative, experiencedrnchanges....haven't seen him much sincernhis staff is very nice, accomodatingrn1st post op visit was not as I expeced, I didn't see the surgeon himself only the PA. Also my BP was not checked, my incisions were not looked at. Disappointed with 1st post op visit!rnFuture patients had better know how to take care of themselves after surgery.rn

HES OK ,HE DID WHAT HE SAID HE WOULD DO