Robert Quinlin Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Extremely nice doctor. Seemed rather brief on my two visits, but was willing to answer any questions and was very nice. The office staff was GREAT! Both visits I was in and out of there within 30 minutes and felt like a real person not just a scheudled appointment, they really seem to care about their work. Still a little unclear about the schedule of aftercare, guess we'll talk more in the hospital or after surgery.

6/19/02 Just spoke with Sue at the office - truly friendly!! She's sending out info packet to read and sign, then I'll call back for initial consult. Can't get me in until December or January - but that's okay. It'll give me plenty of time to read about Lap RNY. Very excited about everything!!

Met Dr Quinlan, very nice man, understands the dilemma, I asked him if HE would consider the surgery for himself if he needed it, and he said in a heartbeat. Visit was short, but I am very informed. He told me things will be moving quickly from here on out. Office staff was very nice.

My surgeon was Dr. Quinlin out at Shadyside Hospital. When I first started seeing him I was kind of worried as his office visits (2 to be exact) were rather short. I had thought they would take about a half hour, but in reality I was only in there for 5 or 10 minutes at the most. I had almost thought of changing surgeons, but my PCP highly recommended him and since I trust my PCP with my life, I decided to give him a chance.

I can honestly say that I am glad I stuck with him. He has proven to be very caring and has concerned himself with every step of my new adventure. His office staff (especially Sue) is great! They are always helpful with questions I might have and are very supporting. I had a lot of complications after the surgery and Dr. Quinlin and his office were always there for me when I needed help. I knew I could call him at anytime, even on days he was in surgery all day, and he would call me back that same day. Sometimes he even called in the evening which I knew had to be "after hours".

He is very straight forward and I don't honestly know if it was his policy or my insurances policy, but I didn't have to go through any of the pre-surgery requirements that so many people have to. I didn't have a Psych-eval or have to see a nutritionist. I didn't have to go on a "Doctor supervised diet" for any length of time before approval either. Although I think seeing a nutritionist before surgery is a good idea, I found that any questions I had in this matter were either answered by Dr. Quinlin or by the nutritionist out at Shadyside to my satisfaction. Dr. Quinlin gives you a structured guideline that gives you examples of what to eat and when to eat during each Phase after surgery. On this guideline is the name and number of a nutritionist that you can call with questions.

Overall I would have to say that what he may lack in pre-op length of visits, he makes up for post-op. He has a very nice bedside manner and has an accent that is very charming. I could sit and listen to him talk for 24 hours a day!!!

I don't think you would be disappointed if you were to choose him as a physician. Just keep in mind he is not a real talkative person, saying just what he needs to say, but if you come in with questions, then he will take the time to answer all of them.

Dr. Quinlin is an extremely competent and personable surgeon. His manner is friendly and direct. He makes himself available to answer any questions one might have, and his staff is supportive and helpful. He is, however, very much in demand. There is quite a long waiting period for consult.

I have been to see Dr. Quinlan only twice, and I find him to be a friendly doctor, which is very nice! He is rather quiet, letting you ask him the questions. He said something after he gave me my surgery date that make me like him even more, and that was that my husband could call him anytime with any questions he has!
His staff is very pleasant! Maria handles the insurance p/w all by herself, and she is bombarded, and works as fast as she can!
All in all I am very happy with Dr. Q, and his staff.

I meet with the Dr. Quinlin this coming Tuesday, Feb 5th, but so far the office staff has taken the time to answer any questions.(and each time I called the person was helpful & gave no "attitude" like some offices)
Update...I have met with the doc and I think he is great. Not real talkative but if you go with questions he will answer them thoroughly

Very professional. He was able to make me feel at ease in a difficult situation. My office visits were very quick and the office staff seemed nice.

Dr. Quinlin and his entire staff were wonderful.

He was wonderfull ,direct and to the point ,very willing to ansear questions.

he is a wonderful person.
it did not change.




very nice and helpful.

not one thing.

that he will do everything he can to help you .
follow diet very close .

yes

he realy said that i should have no trouble,because i already had several surgeries.

on a scale of one to ten he was a top ten.

both were great.