AZ Weight Loss Clinic Bariatric Center

Dr. Orris is extremely skilled, whether it's the lap band or bypass or gall bladder. I appreciate the way he handles his patients. He always tells the facts and you know you will get the straight truth. He has a great bedside manner and always puts your fears to rest. I am truly blessed to have been directed to Dr. Orris by a friend. I would recommend him to ANYONE and I mean ANYONE! He is very accessible and one of the best parts of my post surgery is he offers Saturday hours. Thanks Dr. Orris!

I had my lap band surgery on 8/5/11 by Dr. Orris. I have been very
impressed by the quality of care i receive at WLIA. From the time you walk thru the door till the time you leave, you are greeted by friendly staff who actually care about you and do everything they can to help you reach your weight goal. I found the surgery center to be a very clean, warm, and friendly environment. The staff quickly put me at ease by joking with each other and me. Dr. Orris always takes as much time as I need and listens to what I have to say and answers all my questions. I am never rushed out of there. I have lost close to 100 lbs. I no longer suffer from sleep apnea, high blood pressure, nor am I borderline diabetic anymore. Clothes shopping is fun again, and I have more energy and I feel great! Why did I wait so long to make the best decision of my life?

Dr. Orris and the team at WLIAZ are amazing... out of this world!
No one has time to read a long review, so here are the pros/cons:
Con: Dr. is usually running behind. They are still growing, so with 60% of the country obese, and only 2 surgeons at this easy to get to locale, you can imagine, it is packed. I see a day where they are on every other corner like chiropractors and dentists to be able to assist us all with our fight. But for now, when/if he will be behind, they are really reasonable at letting you anticipate that and show up right on time, or even a little late, and still putting you in, and usually in order. :)

PROS:
where do i start?
1)Dr orris listened to my fears and concerns, and as a result, ramped up my tightening a little slower, adjusted to what he thought my work for me. As a result, I have had better results than all 4 of my friends who did this.
2)They let you get filled if you don't have the co pay... they will usually bill me and let me get at least one fill with a bililng, then I need to pay that, obviously, before I can get another, but if I need to meet my weight goals a week before my paycheck comes in, they are still there for me.
3) they give you tons of free stuff... resources, tools, like the eating plate etc. for free so you can be on your game!
4) They offer support, and make themselves, even my nutiritonist - available to me thru email for regular questions and needs. I do not have to wair for him to call me back or something.


They really take care of you, and for all you PRE - surgery.. if your surgeon is saying it is only this much up front (500 co pay, or what have you) and then 'could be anything from this - to this after we find out what the insurance is covering'
just as an FYI - WLIA and dr. orris can tell you UP FRONT EXACTLY WHAT ALL YOUR COSTS WILL BE and they will again work with you.

With WLIAZ, you don't get get a dr office. you get a support group. So, if everyone else in your life is telling you that you should be able to do it on your own, and they do not support you spending money on this, then just know, that you have a whole office full of people ready to give you the scientific facts on why this has been so hard for you, and also, shocker--- they have some answers you can live with, too! :)

Dr. Orris did my Lap-Band and the whole experience was very professional from start to finish.
The support staff is great and they offer three years of aftercare because the honeymoon eventually ends and that's no reason to discard the patient.
One gets the feeling that this is one of those doctor's offices that realy, really cares.

I highly recommend him.

Dr Orris and the staff at WLIAZ are a great bunch of people. Every time that we make a phone call to their staff, someone has the answer within a couple of minutes. Dr. DeBarros is also great. He gave me great inspiration for the fact that he had the band in place also and said that he was a big guy like me. He was down 85lbs the last time I saw him and he looked great.

Dr Orris is very professional. I liked that about him. I was worried because the other Doctor at his clinic did not seem as professional. The office staff is a bit scatter-brained. I have not been that impressed with them; however my impression of them has improved since my initial appointment. rnrnUpdate - After surgery - my opinion of the surgeon's at WLIAZ have changed. I am very impressed with the surgeon's at WLIAZ. I still am very respectful of Dr Orris' professionalism and caring nature. I had to call them late night on a Friday and he was there for me! Dr Debarros (the co-surgeon) also has a great heart for the patients. I felt safe and in good hands knowing the two of them were going to be completing my surgery. The office has improved it service for sure - however it still has room for improvment.

Dr. Orris and DeBarros are GREAT! I am thrilled with my surgery and LOVE Mike the dietician. The office staff is quite incapable of running the office smooth but I assume the docs will get that handled quickly. I would highly recommend the docs if you can deal with the long waits in the office.

My first impression of my Dr was he was very knowledgable and very nice. My impression has not changed. His staff is also very knowldgeable, nice and vey helpful. Dr Orris and Dr. DeBarros are GREAT Dr's. The after care is Awsome!!! They follow you for 3 years. The Dr did explaine the risks but said they were minimal. I would rate the Dr's and staff on a scale of 1-10 a 20!!!