James Foote Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

12/13/02 Have had the initial consult. Have to say I was favorably impressed. As I am "on my own", I really want it to be a lap proceedure and he is willing to try, no guarantees. He was able to answer all of my questions, felt that he took time to listen and valued me as a person.

I met with my surgon today and I am approximately 8-12 weeks pre-op. Dr. Foote was Very personable; serious and direct, but appeared genuinely concerned and sensitive to the needs of his patients. He took time to explain the procedure and it's risks as well as it's benefits. The office staff at MMPC is incredibly helpful and supportive! I met with Dr. Osbourne (Internist) first and was very impressed with her. She was down-to-earth and was even knowledgable about my blood disorder (which is rare..the doctor knowing anything about it, not the disease). The office has oversize chairs and exam tables for those of us who have yet to become formerly fluffy. I have to admit that I was leary of this practice, based mostly, I would imagine on the fact that Priority health referred me to them, but have been impressed more and more with every contact. There is a lot of planning involved and they appear to have a comprehensive after-care program.

MY SURGEN WAS DR.FOOTE WITH MMPC IN GRAND RAPIDS. I LIKED HIM SINCE THE FIRST TIME I MET HIM. I HAD COMPLICATIONS AFTER SURGERY AND HE MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS HIS ONLY PATIENT. HE TOOK THE TIME TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS MY FAMILY OR I HAD. I WOULD REFER HIM AS A DOCTOR TO ANYONE CONCIDERING SURGERY.

I was refered to Dr. Foote beacause he assaisted with my mother surgery in the beinging of the year. He impresses me he remembers names of all his patients and cares even if he sees u in a waiting room and he comes and sees u before and after surgery.

10-28-02 - I met Dr.Foote this morning at MMPC in Grand Rapids, Michigan and feel that my surgery will be in capable hands. He was very professional as well as amiable, answered all my questions and explained what my entire process would consist of including possible complications.

I was very impressed with Dr. Foote at my consultation. He was very professional but very personable at the same time. I feel very comfortable with him doing the surgery. He is fairly new at doing the surgeries but has been trained by the best in Grand Rapids and worked alongside both Dr. Scholten and Dr. Baker. He was very thorough and made me very comfortable.I would rate his bedside manner a 10++. He also told me his mother in law had gastric bypass surgery.
post surgery........ what can I say? Dr. Foote is Wonderful!!! He takes every precaution and is very thorough. I am so glad I went with him even though he hasn't done a lot of surgeries yet by himself, he is sooooo competent!