William Steely Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

SEEMED NICE. EXAM WAS QUICK. OFFICE STAFF HAVE BEEN HELPFUL BUT ITS OBVIOUS THEY ARE QUITE BUSY. WHEN INSURANCE DENIED AT FIRST ATTEMPT, I WAS DROPPED QUICKLY AND SENT BACK TO PCP. IVE HEARD HES AN EXCELLENT SURGEON BY LOTS OF PEOPLE. HOPE I CAN WORK THINGS OUT WITH INSURANCE TO FIND OUT.
Once I was approved, the process was quick and I was scheduled for surgery right away. Its great working with Dr. Steely and his wife. Its also great having a bariatric nurse who represents the program and has been through the whole experience. I highly recommend them!

My first impression of Dr. Steely was that he was very experienced and calm. I think the nurses are helpful and skilled. I have been back for my 6 week exam and everyone was so supportive and nice. I called today and the office staff was good about getting my message to the nurse. Judy called me back in less than 20 minutes. They are GREAT!!!

knowledgeable,friendly, honest, (the only dr. who has actually made me quit smoking. I am smoke free for 8days now)


Sandy the nurse going to surgery with me was funny, encouraging, helpful, answered all questions, and told me to call wiht any questions.

i didn't dislike him at all. he's pretty down to earth.

if you are willing to follow directions and do your part to make the surgery uncomplicated and successful you have found your surgeon.

alot not only aftercare but support groups before care too. yes the 3rd monday each month

all risks of surgery were discussed not only by him but by his surgical nurse too.

so far very good.
both!! but if i had to have one surgical compentence!

my surgery is 5/5 and i look forward to this. i will update after.

I found Dr. Steeley to be very informative he answered all of my questions, even the stupid ones. He didn't seem in a hurry like alot of Dr.s and didn't use huge medical words that you can't even say little lone understand. Very laid back and easy to talk to, has a good sense of humor.
Office staff have been super have no complaints on DR. or staff. I have heard that his bedside manner is lacking I guess I am about to find out.
March 24 2004
Well here I am again about to go under the knife again with Dr. Steely, he will be doing my TT on April 15.
He and his wife Barb are the absolute greatest.
His surgical competence, and bedside manner are both great. Dr Steely goes over all of the risks of surgery very thourghly and emphasizes aftercare very strongly.
On a scale of 1-10 I would rate Dr. Steely and his staff a 10.

I met him through a friend, I though very highly of him

My husband and I went for consultation together. Dr. Steely was very nice to both of us..His office staff was very friendly. He explained the surgery to us. He explained the risks. Really wanted us to go to at least one support group meeting. I would rate him as an 8 so far. The rest i will have to wait till after surgery.

rather not answer.
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his office staf was very nice.
rather not say!
they should judge for themselves.
he really didnt tell me much for aftercare.
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he maainly stated his form of surgery and that was it.
rather not rate him yet.
rather not say yet.

Dr. Steely was very nice and his office staff were great to. The office was easy to find an I was seen quickly. I didn't expect to have a full exam but it was all very professional.He answered my questions and scheduled my date quickly.

Dr Steely is a very talented surgeon,but due to his many years in the military he dosent emphisize aftercare. Clarksville does have a very active support group that steps in and helps him in this.
He and his wife are a great team keeping you informed and they have great bedside manner.

My first impression of Dr. Steely was that he knew what he was doing. He has the experience with bariatric patients to know what to do and say to make you feel like the most important person in the world. He is terific and his wife is the sweetest nurse. She works with him and even helps him on his rounds at the hospital. I love them both. The other staff in the office are also really good. Everyone is so nice and friendly. I don't dread going there or calling the office at all with any questions or concerns that I have. His surgical competence and his bedside manner are both great. He was the best choice in a surgeon that I could have made. I have referred two people to him already and one of them has already been to see him and got her surgery date. The other one is still getting approval from insurance and not yet made an appointment, but she will as well. Overall rating of Dr Steely - on a scale of one to ten- 12!