Does anyone have experience with their surgeons? Or heard anything about the practice? I'm already scheduled for my surgery there, but was wondering about the experience that others may have had.

Keri

The only bariatric doctor that I know of in Spokane does not have the best reputation.

What is the name of this surgeon?

Hey im new up here has anyone heard of dr.mark Fontana in norfolk va

I've been seeing Mathew Rawlins at the clinic up there and I've found him to be really great so far. Has been doing these surgeries exclusively for about 10 years now. His group performs 3-400 per year I think they said. I'm scheduled for the end of the year sometime.

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I had my surgery with Dr. Rawlin's a week ago. Didn't have much interaction with him prior to the surgery; only the initial meeting in May. At the time he had a student with him so I met with both the student and him. He seemed nice and reassuring when I asked day of surgery questions.

Of the three physicians in the office, DH had Dr.Spitz, and a friend had her surgery with Dr. Bright on Monday. My interaction with Dr. Spitz as the spouse of a patient was good. He kept me in the loop while in the waiting area for DHs surgery, and then for a recovery room to come available.

As for Deaconess, their nursing staff varies. The nursing staff that was on duty during my surgery was different then those on DHs surgery. Mixed reviews there. As for the recovery rooms, there are 4 bariatric rooms on the floor and there is no guarantee that you'll get one. I had a cramped recovery room. No recliner to sit/sleep in like in the spacious room DH had. Had to repeatedly request a cot for DH to sleep in. I think the hospital staff assumed that he would just sleep on the limited floor space; especially as they had to search multiple floors for a cot. BTW, not everyone on the floor is there for bariatric surgery.

Interesting thanks for the info. No complications I hope!

Yeah hospitals aren't generally the most fun places in general -- add staff that are carrying around their own personal issues and drama, and the stay can become even less enjoyable!

I was kind of surprised this specialty clinic is based at Deaconess instead of Sacred Heart - my impression is that the latter is a newer and more carefully run facility.

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I have been increasingly impressed with this Rockwood Group in Spokane. I'm scheduled for December 1 and I've had a great experience with them so far. They're very helpful, have clear instructions, and are 100% non-shaming which is essential for me.

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