Mark A. Colquitt Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

I met Dr. Colquitt the night of my first support/group meeting. He went over all the different types of surgeries, the death rates, all the pertinent information. I felt then, that he was very informative and helpful. He stayed for the whole thing and was very available to talk with anyone who wished to speak with him. Then I met him again during my consultation (I was told that I would probably only meet his staff that day) so we talked in length that day. He explained everything that was to come. Wanted to know if I had any questions at all and made sure that I had any information that I felt I needed. I was very comfortable with him from the get go, and that is a very important factor for me. The staff seems just lovely, they have been helpful each time I have had to call there. I feel very confident in deciding to go with Dr. Colquitt.

I met Dr. Mark Colquitt breifly at a seminar on August 17, 2006. He seem very nice and straight forward about everything. I was impressed enough that I registered with his office to have WLS.

Dr. Colquitt is very knowledgeable and both he and his partner Dr. Ray are continuously looking for ways to improve their tecnique and makes things easier for his patients. He's not much of a talker but it was obvious when I had to go back into the hospital that he cares did not let me leave until he was satisfied that he had figured out my problem. His program is very comprehensive with all the people and facilities in place to assure that his patients get the care they need both before and after this life changing surgery.

Dr. Colquitt and his staff are very professional, caring people. I have no complaints...just compliments!

I found when I met Dr.Colquitt last October is that he's a quiet man. My impression of him hasn't change. The office staff make you feel like you are in great hands. They're helpful, understanding, and go out of their way to make you comfortable. Dr. Colquitt is thorough, he is a positive person that lets you know you are in confident hands. Aftercare is very important to this Dr. He's upfront when it comes to the risks, he doesn't minimize them. They are serious risks and no one is a better candidate then the next person. I would highly recommend him. Surgical competence is better. If the surgeon doesn't have confidence in himself, then he's not the one you want. I would imagine that with his quiet manner in the office will make him have a great bedside manner after surgery.

I don't know how he is or was to other patients, I just know how he is with me. I found him to be upfront, but a gentleness about him.

I discovered that Dr. Colquitt does have a quiet chuckle. I really felt like I was in great hands with my surgeon.

Dr. Colquitt is very knowledgeable on the subject of this kind of surgery and weight loss. He is a very kind man and is up front with you about the surgery. He and Dr. Ray do the surgeries together. I feel much safer knowing that both of them will be doing my surgery. The office staff are great! They are friendly and always make you feel special.
Angie Stewart leads the Nutrition Program and the Support Groups. The doctors attend the support group meetings also. She is very encouraging and is very well informed on this subject.

I first met Dr. Colquitt at his seminar. He is very straight and to the point. He really tells things like they are. After 3 or 4 visits to him, he seemed to get more and more personable. I definately trust him for this surgery. An added bonus is that he doesn't seem to be so money motivated as is the other surgeon in the Knoxville area, Dr. Colquitt's program fee is only $500.

I have been very impressed with Dr. Colquitt as he is very knowledgeable in the lap band. I also am very pleased with his aftercare program. Angie, his nutritionist, is awesome and they have a separate support group just for bandsters which I think is essential for aftercare.

My 1st impression of Dr. Colquitt was that he was experiend and knew what he was doing and that he wanted me to have a healthy life. My 1st impression has never changed. His office staff are very nice and very supportive. They have a good aftercare program with support group meetings which are run by the hospital nutritionist and Dr. Colquit is always in attendence. I would reccomend Dr. Colquitt to anyone. Also his office only charges $500 for the consultation cahrge which is alot more reasonable from the others in my area.

Dr. Colquitt and his staff and very kind and knowlegable. I was really impressed that Dr. Colquitt stayed for the support group and also stayed after to answer any questions. Both Dr. Colquitt and Ray did my open surgery and I got to see both of them in the hospital post op. I am just very impressed with them both as well as the entire staff at Premier Surgical Associates.