"I don't even know where to start in a review of Dr. Takata and this is probably why it has taken me almost 2 years to write. Simply put Dr. Takata is an amazing surgeon and Doctor. I feel that if you choose to let him do your WLS you will be in very capable hands.
My first impression of Dr. Takata was that he is very knowledgeable about WLS and will answer even the silliest of questions without batting an eye. He is very professional and quiet at times. Dr. Takata gave me this amazing tool which has helped me lose over 200 pounds but I will not lie over the past 2 years I have had some little bumps in my journey. I can say I have disagreed with him at times and been mad at the answers he had given me but I always knew that he had my best interest at heart. To me his bedside manner is very straight to the point. He isn't the type of surgeon who is going to stand around and hold your hand. Which to me is a good point because I wanted a capable surgeon who basically was going to be honest and not sugar coat things.
For my surgery Dr. Takata was assisted by his physician assistant Carmela Tan. All you need to know about Carmela is that she rocks! The hospital Scripps Green is in need of a little re-decorating :) but its a nice, clean, organized hospital, with a good nursing staff. If you are lucky you can even get a room with an ocean view! My only real complaint with Scripps Green as a hospital would have to be the urgent care. I don't feel as if the urgent care doctors are very knowledgeable about the needs of post-op patients.
The office at Scripps Del Mar is always very helpful and responds quickly to any questions or concerns. Nurse Betty is AMAZING! If you have a question, she has an answer. With all the little bumps in my journey she has been a lifesaver. Marni was/is my nutritionist and she is very helpful. She helped me design a food plan to find foods that work for me and my lifestyle.
Simply put if you live in the San Diego area and are looking for a skilled, knowledgeable surgeon then schedule a consult with Dr. Takata or attend an orientation meeting that he is presenting at.
On a side note I've always wondered if the surgeons go on here and read what we write about them...because if it was me I'd want to know what people say about me. So Dr. Takata is you are reading this..Hi and Thank You :)
-Liz
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