Nilesh A. Patel Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Words cannot describe how I look or feel. You would have to see me before (weighed 264) and now (weighing 163). Dr. Patel was concerned about my health and very patient with me in asking several questions or repeating himself when I didn't understand. The staff was great. The hospital I went to was great and so were the nurses. It is tough let no one fool you. But the results are fantastic. It is a long road some days are better than others. But I love my size of 14 and found I can buy normal clothes that cost less than the special stores and more monies for 4X. I feel great look great and am very pleased. Yes they sell their products but you also have an option buy else where. Do IT!! You will love and be proud of yourself and others will tell how good you look!

I was just researching practicing Yoga, and would LOVE to WIN this!!!!

Awesome surgeon with an even more amazing staff. I was blessed to walk into his San Antonio branch. I was actually referred by accident to his office. One of my customers wrote his contact info on one of Dr. Patel's business cards. First person I talked to was James, a very important member of his staff. Talk about motivation, the guy know his stuff and is willing to help you out in any way he san to make sure you make the right decision. When I finally met Dr. Patel, he was very upfront and told me exactly what would have to happen in order to get my surgery done. We tried for a whole year until finally an opportunity arose. I still remember Bobby calling to tell me we had a way to go. Then Jason took over as my patient advocate and the ball rolled and move quickly. Got my surgery approved and done all with in about 15 days. I definitely recommend Dr. Patel and his staff, not only to people that have decided on WLS, but who are in the market to change their lives once and for all.

I first contacted Dr. Patel in 2009 concerning weight loss surgery. He was very matter-of-fact and told me flat out that he would not recommend any surgery but the Roux-en-Y. I never questioned his recommendation. I wrangled with my insurance company for 3 years until I switched companies and got approval within a couple of months. It has been my experience that I have not had any problems contacting the staff - and I have always gotten a return call within hours. The ENTIRE staff travels between San Antonio, TX to Corpus Christi, TX (180 miles) several times a month. They also travel to 5 or 6 other cities nearby San Antonio. I traveled to San Antonio to have my surgery and even though Dr. Patel was held up by another surgery, he arrived several hours late, said hello then rushed off to handle his patients. I was the last surgery he performed that day (it was nearly 10:30 PM when I came out of recovery to the room) but he did a bang up job - no complications! In spite of how busy this man is, he has always been accommodating and takes time to stop and talk to his patients, even if they are only in the office for a weigh-in. I am pleased (more than pleased) with Dr. Patel as my surgeon and would recommend him to anyone considering weight loss surgery. His assistant handled all the bedside care after surgery while in the hospital. He was delightful and concerned. I enjoyed the hospital staff - especially my CNA who had just been promoted from housekeeping. She was SPECIAL - and provided top notch care while I was in the hospital.
The staff has always been helpful and courteous - despite having spent 3 hours on the road to get to the office plus 3 hours going home. They are knowledgeable when it comes to surgery and bariatric products such as protein shakes and vitamins. The post-op classes are designed to provide the patient with the proper information needed to start the eating phases required for WLS.
Lastly, which is better - surgical competence or bedside manner? I believe they are both important, and I would say Dr. Patel has them both!

Dr. Patel is a great surgeon. The few times I met with him before, during and after my surgery he was always upbeat and very nice.
His office staff is slow to return phone calls (And I mean sometimes it took a week if I didn't call back a few days later)
However, I do recommend Dr. Patel to anyone for any weight loss surgery they are considering!

*Very funny man, but HONEST! I NEED THAT!
*My impression has grown fonder of him. He is a very busy man but stops talks to you and is very easy going. I spoke to another one of the nations top WLS Dr. and he knew of him and told me that I have no worries he is a good choice! WOW what a compliment!
*Staff has been wonderful. But having problems with emails and feel that for a while there was a lack of communication.
*Very busy
*Busy office but they do thier best to make you feel very comfortable and well informed.
*STRONGLY...GO TO YOUR SUPPORT GROUPS!
*Very much so he was very forthcoming.
*4 stars
*Havent had my surgery yet, but he is very straightforward and blunt. No "fluff". I like and need that!

I had a wonderful surgeon. Him and his staff was just fantastic. I had the best bedside service anyone could ask for. If I had to have it done all over again I would. It has been 4 years now and I am still feel and looking great!!

He is professional and very informative. very busy doctor who goes to so many places to help people. Have had a slow response from his staff though.

I chose Dr. Patel because I found him to be a very honest man and told you the truth. He was very caring and reassured me that he could help me out. I know that together we will conquer this weight loss battle! If there is one thing I would do over it would be to ask more questions. I was not prepared for the after surgery problems I had with the gas in my stomach. For the most part, Dr Patel is informative, supportive, but allows you to make your own mistakes. Sometimes I wished he would have pushed me a little harder, or motivated me more to "get my behind in gear" and not have let me take 3 years to push myself to lose the weight pre-op. Overall, I would have to rate him at a 8, on the scale of surgical competence and a 9, on bedside manner.

Dr. Patel is a really cool guy. He is pretty blunt and doesn't sugar coat things. He is very excited to do my surgery and hopeful about the outcome. I have to have a Molina band removed at the same time, and he seems confident about the removal and that makes me much more confident.