Laparoscopic Associates of San Francisco

This office is listed as accepting patients from out of the country so I called regarding a fill/​adjustment for the lap band surgery that I had in Mexico. Dr. C was rude and said «he doesn’t do that». So, if you are looking for a surgeon in the San Francisco area, who does not meet the advertising on the website, then he’s your guy. Me thinks not…

I have been a patient of Dr. C for about 2 years, however just started getting «the Unilocal bug» recently. Quite honestly, you will NOT find a more caring and dedicated physician in Northern California. He has a national reputation and absolutely lives up to it. He performed my Sleeve Gastrectomy in April of 2012 — since that time I have not only LOST 137 POUNDS, but my diabetes, heartburn and high blood pressure have gone away completely. Everything went perfectly! His office staff is awesome as well. Every time I call, I am greeted by a friendly voice who actually goes out of their way to help me — IMAGINE THAT

DO NOT USE THIS GUY FOR HELP WITH YOUR WEIGHT ISSUES —
HE’S A COMPLETE RIPP OFF!
I got so sick from a defective port that leaked after 5 years. When I called him about it he told me I would have to repay for an entire new surgery! I’m filing a legal complaint against him. On top of everything else HE’S A COMPLETE JERK. HE HAS NO BEDSIDE MANNER AND DOESN’T GIVE A _​_​_​_​about you unless you are paying for another surgery. BUYER BEWARE — he’s the worst! I sincerely regret using him. I’ll have to use a qualified doctor to repair the faulty port this jerk put inside me!!!

Stellar surgeon, and unbelievably fantastic staff!
I had the vertical gastrectomy (or gastric sleeve/​VSG) surgery with Dr Cirangle on 04/​26/​2012 (just under 2 months post-​op).
I only met with Dr C once before surgery; I found him direct and confident, and based on my research he really was the surgeon for me – great track record and a leader in VSG. My surgery was as close to «a breeze» as I could have hoped for; I recovered quickly, with minimal scarring and no significant pain. Two days after surgery I noticed that one eye was very dilated and was very worried; I called Dr C’s cell phone number… HE answered (not a message service), and he told me to not worry — I simply touched the anti-​nausea patch by my ear and likely then touched my eye. Whew! To be able to CALL my surgeon personally and talk to him was incredible.
In 2 months I have lost approximately 32 lbs and am absolutely thrilled with this decision. Dr Cirangle has an on-​going relationships with his patients; I saw him about 1 month after surgery and I will be seeing him again in the coming week or so.
Okay… so for the staff… I can honestly say I owe my surgery to Marilyn Reed.
Marilyn works with the insurance companies for Dr Cirangle’s patients; in my particular situation, I had obstacles. First, I was initially denied by insurance. Then, when I had the necessary information to be approved, my insurance carrier at work changed from Anthem to Aetna, and I was informed that Aetna wouldn’t cover bariatric surgery. So, there was a mad scramble to (1) ensure I was approved by Anthem and (2) get me scheduled for surgery.
Marilyn is a miracle worker; she continued to follow-​up with Anthem and helped with internal scheduling so that I could have surgery before my carriers changed. She could have treated me like a number… but she didn’t. She was patient with my pestering, and she was always positive and optimistic about the outcome.
I am healthier and happier as a result of Dr Cirangle’s work and Marilyn’s dedication to helping patients.
All other staff I’ve worked with and talked to have been wonderful. They are ALWAYS sweet and helpful… it’s such a pleasure to work with an office of people who really treat the patients with respect. Thank you all for your hard work! You have no idea the lives you’re changing!

Updating my review again. I’m 13 months out and have achieved really amazing success. I have learned to ask what I need for from this office and found the staff to be helpful and friendly.
I think I started at the office in a time of flux (nutritionist and psychologist) and unfortunately I didn’t have the best experience. Since then they have improved immensely and with their support I am continuing to do amazing things.
Dr. Jossart is very caring, attentive and available, as are the nutritionist Amy and the counselor Tara. They even pick up the phone when I call during the week, which never happened when I first started going.
Way to go, Lap SF! Very happy with you!