Louis Martin Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr martin is fantastic answers all your questions as if you were the first to ask it so patient.
The office staff are the most caring people.
I would say to future patients that if you choose Dr Martin you have made the right choice
I was discouraged about the length of time it took to get a surgery date but it was worth the wait
The after care program is laid out in writting for you to follow
There are group seeeions that you are required to attend before the surgery and are incouraged to attend after
When I asked about the risk I was informed oe the facts and made aware of the fact many people die of the complications of being over weight every day

I rate Dr Martin as EXCELENT

It takes both the most competent surgion with no bedside manner cannot give the peace needed to a patiet for them to be at ease for the surgery.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Martin and for that matter, everyone at the Weight Management Center (WMC). I had done a lot of research and knew I wanted him to be my surgeon. He was very personable and kind when I met him. I had a list of questions I had prepared and he graciously answered all of them and even drew me a diagram to help explain something.

1/4/04

I can now officially say I've had EVERY surgeon in the WMC do surgery on me! I had my tummy tuck on Dec. 18th and since I had Martin and Klainer for my bypass I made sure Scalia and Paige were there for me for my tummy tuck. I'm THRILLED with the results!! I went from a 14-16 to a 10-12 and I still have some swelling in my belly which will probably last another month or so to go away completely. I've never had a flat tummy before!! It is a completely new experience!! I can't wait for the scars to fade (I'm using Mederma) so I can go get my belly button pierced!!

The WMC program is one of the best in the country and I feel very fortunate to have had my surgery there. They can run EXTREMELY late but that is only because they spend so much time with each patient. In the end, I'd rather wait and get taken care of the right way.

The WMC is so well equiped to handle bariatric patients. They have four surgeons, and endocrinologist and a staff of professionals (in-house dieticians, exercise physiologist, social worker,psychologist, 3 RNs and a nurse practitioner). It is an extremely intense program with a lot of emphasis on the post op follow up, which to me was the most important part.

I have also been blessed with the chance to now help other people through the journey of WLS. I am the Marketing Liaison at WMC and do all new patient education and get them booked to come in for assessments. I LOVE MY JOB!!!!

He seemed to be a nice guy.

No, it did not. It only got better as I got to know him!

Post-Op, they are very caring. Pr-Op, a little slow, but takes care of the post-op pt's first!

Nothing that I can think of.

He is a very good surgeon.

Aftercare is a very big part of the program.

Yes.

Very strieght forword.

Very Good! Good scence of humor.

Both or great.

My first impression of Dr. Martin was fantastic. He's got a great personality and talks on our level. My impression of him only got better the more times I met with him. He's a very nice guy as well as a terific surgeon. His office staff are caring, skillful, and friendly. There's nothing I do not like about Dr. Martin. Future patients should know that he's the best around. He's talented and skilled. If you listen to him, he'll tell you what to do about aftercare. Ask him any questions that you have, he'll take whatever time it takes to help you. His office will give you printed instructions about aftercare, and you can call them with any questions. Dr. Martin was honest and open about the risks. His staff had already covered everything but Dr. Martin will talk to you directly about the risks. Dr. Martin is the very best Doctor for WLS. The is no better Doctor anywhere. The question here is about which is better, surgical competence or bedside manner, it's a moot point with Doctor Martin. He's great with both. He has a wonderful bedside manner and he's the most skilled Doctor around with WLS. I do not have anything negative to say about Dr. Martin or St. Charles General Hospital.

I didn't meet Dr. Martin until 5 days before my surgery, when I was signing consents. I have issues with some of the other staff members, so I was reserving judgment about WMC until I met the surgeon of my choice. I knew Dr. Martin was the most experienced Lap-Band surgeon in my area, so I was willing to give him a chance.

I liked him immediately. He is very charming, with a disarming sense of humor. At the same time, he is very professional and knowledgeable about the different procedures he and his staff perform. He is patient, answering all questions (although our talk was so thorough that he answered most of my questions before I asked him.) He has a Lap-Band of his own, and though I didn't ask him any personal questions about it, I liked that he has been on the other side of the knife. He's fit and trim, too; a great advertisement for the Band! The aftercare is pretty structured; as a Band patient, I have several more visits to look forward to for fills, etc.

I can't say enough about what a great guy Dr. Martin is. His bedside manner was wonderful .. first thing after my surgery he sought out my husband and complimented me to him about what a "great job" I'd done losing weight prior to surgery. On my first visit back to him after surgery, he complimented me to his nurse, in my hearing. He didn't have to do these things, but I treasure them and draw encouragement from them often.

I can't think of any negatives about Dr. Martin himself .. I would recommend him without the slightest reservation.

Dr. Martin developed the laproscopic procedure and is involved with new procedures in trial studies all the time. I have yet to actually meet with Dr. Martin, as I have not yet been approved by insurance. However, I have grown fond of various staff members over the last 7 months. They have a very strong before and aftercare program, requiring examinations with the one of the staff internists, one of the staff nutritionists, the staff physiologist, the staff psychiatrist, and the staff social worker, including a financial advisor. Their insurance specialist deals with applications etc. to insurance, but if you have Cigna or Aetna, be proactive and involved in building your case, as these are the two toughest insurance companies. Risks of surgery are addressed. Attendance to a minimum number of group therapy sessions, with other pre-op and post-op patients and supervised by the staff psychiatrist is required prior to and following surgery.

I liked him right off.

My impression has never changed.

I feel like an importan person when I go in the office.

I do not have any dislikes about Dr. Martin.

Listen with an open mind and open heart.

Aftercare is just as important.

If you follow what is told to you and don't hesitate to ask questions.

Everthing is told to you up front about risks.

I would reccomend Dr. Martin to anyone.

He's an A + in my bookd.

All of it is great.

What can you say to some one who has the skill,knowledge,passion and compassion to help you begain a new life. Some how "THANK YOU" just does not seem adequate.That is how I feel about Dr. Louis Martin. Dr.Martin and Dr.John Paige were my surgeons. They along with Dr.William Raum (medical doctor)and the intire staff at weight management center have such a caring hands on approach that no matter how scared or nervous you may be when you start your weight loss surgery process that some how you know you will do just fine. At WMC they take a conservative approach to your treatment,it is a team effort between surgical,medical and psychological. There is also a post surgical approach that is followed at WMC that is by far the most comprehensive of any WLS program I have seen to date.Again THANK YOU and I look forward to having you share in my journey towards a new life. - Peggy Grace -

I have now had my wls and Dr martin was great. he has had lap band so he kind of has an idea of what his patients are going through.i give him an A+