Citizens Medical Center Hospital

Great comfortable rooms, nice considerate nursing staff.

Dr. Dean is the best. He is so kind and caring. I feel that he cares about his patients as individuals not as cases. From the time I walked into his office, his staff was wonderful. They are the most positive people. I have never been comfortable in a doctor's office because of my weight. I actually look forward to going.
I had my surgery on May 5th, 2003. All went so well. I am doing great and have boundless energy. I go once a month for shots and vitamins.
I, personally, think Dr. McDaniel was the answer to many, many hours of prayer. I thank God for him and his wonderful staff.
His pre-op counseling and advice was great. At the time, I thought it was over-kill, but now I see the importance of working on the inside as well as the outside. Since surgery he has emphasized exercise and counseling.
His skill as a surgeon is great. I only missed 1 week of work and felt great when I went back.
I hope this helps someone. I really did have the most positive experience. I don't have anything negative to say. He is the best!

He was a very nice young doctor.
Office staff very friendly and helpful.

I had met Dr. McDaniel before I decided to have WLS. I have always felt he was compassionate and caring. He took the time to answer all my questions in depth. He was very helpful and informative. His office staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Dr. McDaniel briefly emphasized the importance of aftercare. He was up front about the risks of having WLS. Dr. McDaniel is a highly competent surgeon and has a good bedside manner.

I was very impressed with this hospital. I honestly cannot think of one negative thing to say.

I have an appt. with Dr. McDaniel now in Victoria for March. I have seen my family doctor and he feels it would of great benefit to have the surgery. He says he will give me a referral and anything else he can do to help. Dr. McDaniel office seemed so very nice and friendly on the phone. I look forward to meeting them.
3/17/03
Well, I visited my surgeon yesterday. I am very pleased with Dr. McDaniel. He is very nice, pleasant, and informative. His staff was helpful and I have no complaints. He emphasize after care that this is a tool. It isn't a miracle, but it is the closest thing to it in my opinion. I would definitely recommend him at this point.

Dr. McDaniel was very professional on our first meeting. He made me feel at ease. He asked me a lot of questions to make sure I was informed about the procedure and what to expect. His office staff is the greatest.

He is very intelegent and certainly knows what he is doing. His staff is very nice and courteous

he's very nice and understanding of how difficult it is for some people to lose wt. he knows that most times it's hereitary and can't be helped-untill now.no not at all and his staff is wonderful very helpful even on insurance procedures. i loved everyhting about him. that he is very understanding and will call you back very fast if you have any questions even on weekends.he emphasizes aftercare very much-always drink plenty of water because you don't want to dehydrate.his after care program consists of counciling services.he talks to you several times prior to surgery to make sure you understand all risks during surgery and after surgery. i think he's an 8 because i think he should include a dietiain. he is great overall.

I was immediately comfortable about my decision to see Dr. McDaniel. He is about an hour and a half away from my home, but that's no problem at all. He was kind, compassionate, and down-to-earth in all he had to say. He gave the best explanation I've ever heard as to why I could diet til Kingdom Come and not have any significant success. Of course, he emphasizes this as a tool and that it is still important to be disciplined in my future choices with exercise and food selection.