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Minimally Invasive Surgery & Weight Loss Center
Patrick Chiasson, MD & Stephen Burpee, MD
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Testimonials - Dr. Chiasson
Riley
"This surgery has done so many things that has helped me. Before my surgery, I weighed 450 pounds. I had no self esteem, didn't want to be seen in public, felt uncomfortable around women, and always depressed. Now, a year out of the bariatric surgery, I have a completely different outlook on life. I have never been happier, I always have a positive outlook on everything, and I am 100% more confident with women. Thanks to Dr. Patrick Chiasson, who made the decision to have the surgery even easier. To be honest, I skeptical about this surgery but after talking with Dr. Chiasson, I knew that I was making the right decision. All in all, I have gone from 450 pounds before my surgery, to 220 pounds today, one year out. This decision to have this operation was the best decision I could have possibly made, it added years to my life, a whole new attitude and a whole new outlook on life."
Penny H.
"I would like to say that my writing skills cannot begin to express my sincere gratitude and admiration for Dr. Chiasson, his staff, and Gayle Duke, Northwest Hospital's bariatric surgery coordinator. Thanks to Dr. Chiasson's expert surgical skill, as well as his entire program, my life has changed dramatically! I began my journey to weight loss surgery in 2002 when I began researching online as well as discussions with my primary care physician, my family and others. Eventually I learned of Dr. Chiasson and the program he was formulating at Northwest Hospital. I was one of Dr. Chiasson's first bariatric patients in Tucson. Even though my family had some reservations about the program being new here, and urging me to go to Phoenix for the surgery, I soon learned that Dr. Chiasson... [Click here for more] is an expert in his field of laparoscopic surgery and I felt confident that I would be well taken care of here, as I definitely have been! I was very well informed by Dr. Chiasson of every aspect of what to expect regarding the testing, preparation for, the surgery itself, and the period after. I have lost 130 pounds since my surgery was performed. I was obese for more than 30 years, and was almost convinced I would never be thin again, or healthy. Now I can live my life in a "normal" way - I can sit comfortably in a restaurant seat, theater seat, aircraft seat, behind the wheel of a vehicle. And, of course, my health has improved dramatically. I am thrilled beyond words that I have been given a new life, thanks to the expert skill in surgery and care given to me by Dr. Chiasson. ***Age 15 thru 25 - 120 pounds ***Age 26 thru 56 - 277 pounds ***Age 57...down 130 pounds and healthy: PRICELESS!!!"
Maggie F.
"(Dr. Chiasson's) bedside manner is impeccable and he has an uncanny way of making you feel like you're the MOST IMPORTANT person in the world to him; that he would do anything for you he possibly could... Dr. Chiasson is the BEST doctor I've ever had the privilege of knowing. He removed my gall bladder a year after my weight loss surgery and I entrusted him with my life twice... I am at goal now... He literally "gave me back my life!!!" Both his surgical competence and bedside manner are SUPER."
Clara W.
"Dr. Chiasson has been the greatest. He answers my questions. He returns my calls no matter when I call... He came to see me at least three times a day when I was in the hospital... I am so grateful that Dr. C SAVED my life. I am looking forward to my grandchildren growing up and having me there to be a part of their lives... I cannot believe the wonderful things that this surgery has done for my life. I am no longer on my heart meds, Cholesterol meds, high-blood pressure meds. I know I will always have these things as potential problems, but I have learned that I am a healthy person probably for the first time in my life... I would recommend Dr. Chiasson and Dr. Burpee to anyone having this surgery! They care so very much about their patients!... I wish that he (Dr. Chiasson) could be my primary care doctor too for all the wonderful care he gave me as his patient."
Judy R.
"I liked and respected Dr. Chiasson from our first meeting; this impression has only strengthened. He returns phone calls promptly. He has been concerned about my postsurgical care and believes what I tell him. There is a structured aftercare program with regular visits, lab work, consultations with Dr. Chiasson and Ms. Duke, and encouraged participation in the Tucson Weight Loss Support group (TUSWLS). He systematically and thoroughly addressed all surgical risks. On a 1 (extremely incompetent and uncaring) to 10 (extremely competent and caring), Dr. Chiasson receives a 10. I rate surgical competence higher than bedside... [Click here for more] manner. Without surgical competence, bedside manner is a moot concern. His bedside manner, however, is outstanding. His office staff is friendly, helpful, and caring. Although a busy office, there is no difficulty in making office appointments. I am always greeted by name. Dr. Chiasson always calls me from the waiting room and escorts me to the exam room. The bariatric coordinator, Ms. Duke, was there before and after surgery and made regular phone calls to check on my postop status. She was outstanding. I had difficulty drinking the protein shakes, and she gave me some of her own. I meet with her before every office appointment. She even called after my gallbladder surgery (at 14 weeks WLS postop)to see how I was progressing. She has been very supportive. Dr. Chiasson also performed my gallbladder surgery. I trust him as my surgeon..."
Harriet S.
"I would highly recommend Dr. Chiasson. He is personable, very professional, thorough, gives you the time you need to ask questions and answers them fully. His office staff is excellent and always available if you need them. He does stress aftercare and the need to attend a support group to help ensure long term success..."
Jim
"I have been very impressed with Dr. Chiasson and his entire team at the Northwest Medical Center Surgical Weight Loss Program. Prior to surgery, he was very helpful in getting all of the required tests completed in a timely manner and answering all of the questions that I had. Though I am just one month post-surgery, I am impressed with the efforts to ensure that everything is going well and that my body is adjusting to the changes from WLS. He has a great office staff; all of the people are very kind and helpful. The WLS program is designed to be so much more than just the surgery. Just prior to my surgery, I met with the Surgical Coordinator, Gayle Duke, to review everything that was critical to know prior to surgery and at different stages of post-surgery life. They have put together... [Click here for more] a binder, kind of a WLS Bible, that very thoroughly covers what to do before and after surgery. It has been extremely helpful. For the first two weeks after surgery, Gayle called every day to see how I was feeling and to offer support. Now she calls once a week to make sure that everything is going well and to answer any questions I might have. Overall, I am very pleased with Dr. Chiasson, his support staff, and the entire WLS program."
Elaine C.
"Dr. Chiasson is an excellent doctor and I would recommend him to anyone. His staff is helpful and well informed. The doctor took the time to answer any of my questions at any time. What really impressed me is even on the days he was at another office/clinic and his PA came in to see me, he still came by later in the evening to check on me. He does have a very structured program, I think more so than some of the other docs. At least from what I've heard by talking to others. But I have no problems with that. He pulled no punches and gave both my husband and myself all the risks as well as the benefits. After the surgery, he went right out to talk to my husband. He knew that my family back east were waiting word on how the surgery went."
Julie F.
"Dr. Chiasson was very informative and down to earth at his seminar. When I met him one on one for a consult, I was very distressed because he'd just weighed me, and I hadn't seen my actual weight in months. I began to cry, and he was very understanding. He told me: "This is a safe place. There is no shame here." He seemed very sincere and understanding. When I was anxious right before my surgery, Dr. Chiasson rested his hand on my shoulder and told me that they were going to take good care of me, and I believed him. And, they did! When I called with a couple of questions after my surgery, Dr. Chiasson called me back personally the same day and answered my questions...waiting to see if I had any more before he hung up. His staff is great (thanks, guys), and the program coordinator makes everything as easy and smooth as possible..."
Brent M.
"Dr Chiasson is the most attentive and caring surgeon I have met. He prepared me for my surgery and made sure I knew all the risks involved with the surgery. I would highly recommend him. Recently I had an obstruction which did not show up on all the tests as an obstruction. I was in severe pain and Dr Chiasson was not going to give up. He did exploratory surgery and found a obstruction which he had to do open surgery on to repair. The best part of the surgery is that I came out alive and I credit Dr. Chiasson's perseverance in finding out what was wrong..."
Testimonials - Dr. Burpee
Tonya R.
"I had my Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy in March of 2006. I was amazed at how quickly I recovered from the surgery, and even more amazed at how my excess weight began to come off. I reached my goal weight in just under a year, and have now lost a total of 130 lbs. I have been easily maintaining my weight since March of 2007. I feel wonderful, and I have no problems from the surgery at all. My obesity related health problems have all disappeared. My knees and back no longer hurt, and I love being able to shop in the "normal" department. I know that my 4 children have benefited also, since their Mom can now keep up with them. Sometimes they have a hard time keeping up with me! Thank you Dr. Burpee and Dr. Chiasson."
Joann A.
"I think Dr. Burpee is a great doctor. He really made me feel comfortable. When I have problems, I call the office and he returns my calls. He is very professional and I would not give him up for the world- very pleased with him."
Monica G.
"My first impression of Dr. Burpee was a good one, he was thorough, competent, and has a good bedside manner..."
Kathi P.
Dr Burpee and his staff were all wonderful. He was always very supportive and encouraging. Boo and Rita always have a kind word to say and even after I was denied the first time they were supportive and told me not to give up. Dr. Burpee's bed side manner and surgical competence were with out a doubt the best . I have recommended him to several people already and will continue to do so. Thank you Dr. Burpee for giving me back my life."
Anonymous
"I had my initial consult with Dr. Burpee on 3/12/2004 and I liked him very much. He is very personable, knowledgeable, reassuring, and confident. His office staff was awesome as well, very friendly & easy to talk to. I left the appt. feeling very confident about my decision to pursue the gastric by-pass. My actual surgery was performed on 7/28/2004 without a hitch. Dr. Burpee did an excellent job and was very diligent with my follow-up care. I'm very grateful for having found such a skilled and compassionate surgeon. About 1 year post-op I moved from Tucson to Chandler, and therefore I'm no longer a patient of Dr. Burpee. However, I do highly recommend him to anyone in the Tucson area who is interested in pursuing WLS."
Mollie S.
"I changed surgeons to Dr. Stephen Burpee. I heard him speak at an OH conference and was very impressed with his techniques. After consulting with him I feel that he will be good to work with. He is very good at telling you how it is. . . surgery not a cure, etc. His aftercare program looks very structured and complete."
Deborah K.
"Dr. Burpee is a very skilled and compassionate man. Add to that his abilities to take care of the morbidly obese, he is a gem. He and his partner, Dr. Patrick Chiasson maintain well appointed and immaculate offices that address the needs of the morbidly obese; that means the chairs are tall enough and strong enough for us. The staff is delightful and very knowledgeable. Both Dr. Burpee and Dr. Chiasson are committed to our success... Magic is performed by these doctors in this environment. Dr. Burpee is very clear about the surgical options, what he recommends and why, and what he doesn't recommend on a case by case basis. He makes absolutely sure that the patient and the patient's support person clearly understand the risks involved, and how important it is to follow the rules. One of the things that is terribly important to remember is the concept of commitment. If a patient is approaching the surgical tool as a panacea to "cure" his fat problem, I really believe Dr. Burpee would thank him for thinking of him, and send him on his way. In my opinion, Dr. Burpee has more integrity in this area than many other doctors I have heard about. I respect him for this. I had my surgery and had absolutely no complications. I healed quickly, and am moving to a new me at a pace that surprises me. It's exciting and humbling at the same time. I am so grateful to Dr. Burpee and his team... His bedside is terrific, but the most important thing is that he is highly skilled and talented doctor. I would recommend him to everyone who is serious about getting healthy."
Kim F.
"I just adore Dr Burpee, he made me feel real confident in his ability's to do this SURGERY. I would and do recommend him to anyone who is interested in this surgery. His staff is exceptional Rita and Stella are 2 of the greatest women I have ever met."
