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Dr. Stoker is a magician!
BabyWeight1's Review of: Dr. David Stoker

Rating: 10.00 (out of 10)
Review Date: August 9, 2010, 12:28 am


DOCTOR INFORMATION
Doctor Name:   Dr. David Stoker (My Profile)
City:
Marina Del Rey
State:   California (CA)
Country:   United States
PATIENT INFORMATION
Reviewer:   BabyWeight1 (Contact Me)
View My Before/After Photo Album(s):   None available
Did you get any procedure(s) done by this doctor?   Yes
Date of your procedure(s):   August 6, 2010
Procedure(s) I had done:   None
MY PERSONAL REVIEW
 

 

 Two days ago, I walked into Dr. Stoker's surgery center with my mom's body ("love handles" and thunder thighs-- thanks, heredity and ice cream!). A couple of hours later, I walked out with the slender hips and flanks I used to have as a teenager. Seriously! For the first time in 15 years, my body has a smooth, female contour rather than bulging hips and floppy, fatty flanks. I could not be more thrilled! When Dr. Stoker took off the compression garment in his office the day after my surgery, I was speechless. Truly speechless. I almost couldn't respond, because it was so surreal to be looking at the pretty, dare I say perfectly shaped hips that I'd been longing for since my early twenties (I'm almost 40 now and wish I had done this a decade ago). Even with careful dieting (read: super low calorie diets for years on end), I've never been able to eliminate the fat from certain areas. Now, even with the minor swelling that goes along with lipo, my body already looks one hundred percent better. I can't believe how long I walked around that way, hating my shape. Thank you, Dr. Stoker, for giving me what my parents and will power couldn't... skinny hips!

Some info about the procedure: I did not have to go under general anesthesia (my preference was not to go under general, and Dr. Stoker was willing to devise a surgical plan that let him perform the procedure under local). He and his team chatted with me the whole time, which was great. Once the procedure was over, I probably could have driven myself home if they would have allowed it. It was so much less of an ordeal than I had imagined it might be.

When I got dropped off at home, my toddler son came up to me with his usual grin, gave me his usual hug, and then said "Hi mommy. Oh, tiny mommy!" I really think that says it all!

Bottom line: Dr. Stoker is super talented. I am so glad I went to the guy who wrote the book on lipo. I'm not vain (really, I'm not), but getting rid of the bulge of fat encircling my hips and perching atop my backside has been transformative. I could not be happier! 		 
MY RATINGS IN DETAIL

N/A = Not Applicable
1 = Worst/Extremely dissatisfied
5 = Neutral
10 = Best/Extremely satisfied

My Results:
How happy are you with your results?
Did your results meet or exceed your expectations?
   (10)
Medical Skills, Techniques & Knowledge:
Does your doctor have strong and up-to-date medical skills?
Does your doctor have good knowledge of techniques?
Were you well informed by the doctor?
   (10)
Accessibility:
Was doctor accessible and helpful during pre-op and post-op?
Is there good after business hours support?
Can doctor be reached by telephone?
Can doctor be reached by email?
   (10)
Personality:
Did the doctor make you feel comfortable?
Did the doctor take time to listen to your needs?
Did you feel rushed when trying to talk?
Was the doctor friendly and approachable?
Did the doctor show care and concern for you?
Does the doctor love being a doctor?
   (10)
Office & Support Staff, Nurses:
Was the office staff professional and well-mannered?
Was staff accessible and helpful during pre-op and post-op?
Was the office staff sensitive to your condition and needs?
Were your telephone/email messages given to the doctor?
   (10)
Appointments, Waiting Time:
Was it easy to book an appointment?
Was doctor reasonably punctual with appointments?
How was the office waiting time?
   (10)
Price:
Do you feel the price of your procedure(s) was reasonable?
Does the doctor give financing options?
   (10)
Office & Surgical Facility:
Are the office and/or surgical facilities professional, clean, and well maintained?
Is the medical equipment up-to-date?
Is the office comfortable and the décor aesthetically pleasing?
Were you offered anything to drink?
   (10)
Recommending This Doctor:
How likely are you to recommend this doctor to someone else?
   (10)

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