Dr. Cirangle performed a sleeve gastrectomy with reduction of lower intestine on me back in 2004...eleven years ago. It completely changed my life. I weighed 308 pounds, at 5'4" the day of my surgery. Nearly 22 years later, I have never had any health issues related to this surgery. I have continuously maintained a loss of 148 pounds for nearly 22 years and have spent a significant period of time at 140 pounds, which is a size 4 for me. Previously I had modeled with my sister and had performed on stage. When I was heavy, I noticed that people avoid looking directly into the eyes of the "fat person," and it is isolating to realize that you have somehow become invisible. As I lost the weight, I found that people began looking at me and engaging again. Dr. Cirangle is an excellent surgeon and he is one of my all-time favorite doctors. I give him top marks!! I have referred a number of people to him and am referring another patient to him soon. read more

For me, Dr. Cirangle was a gift from God. I had always been chubby but very healthy. I weighed about 185- sometimes 190 pounds at Just under 5',5"tall. I was a swimmer, sometimes a mile a day in the ocean In Honolulu, Hawaii, a a hiker, a camper, a fiddle player, a member of three different choirs, a singer and dancer in local professional theater in Hawaii. In 2004 I moved to Sacramento California where the air is dry and hot either too dusty hot, too cold, too rainy, or too dirty air from wildfires to be active outside. I was no longer the happy, active person I had been. I bloomed up to 247 pounds. I tried to help myself at least from getting fatter with all kinds of diets, even the Atkins diet now called keto. Nothing worked and I found myself cheating with carbs to get energy because I was chronically exhausted. And often sick with bronchitis and getting high blood pressure and pre-diabetic. I did not know then about insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. I don't think it was talked much about in the media at the time. I had chronic gastritis, esophagitis, and sometimes an active bleeding duodenal ulcer. ***In January 2007 I saw an ad in the paper for something called a gastric bypass. From the ad I got instant hope that maybe my life wouldn't be over the way it felt at the time. I was so depressed. being desperate I made an appointment right away with ***Dr.Cirangle.was tough and businesslike. He carefully explained the surgery, and I said I wanted it immediately. Then he, "threw down his gauntlet," by challenging me saying in an almost rude way,, " Well, you'll just get fat again anyway." That was the right thing to say to me. He was challenging me and I was determined to prove him wrong. That if he would help me with this surgery, I would make him proud of me. I didn't need a charming, nice bedside manner. I needed a doctor who could help me. I felt guilty and overwhelmed and ugly. I was getting really bad arthritis in my back and then my knees and feet. I was miserable. Dr. Cirangle's goal was to help people like me but also to tell me that some people do gain the weight right back because they wouldn't change their behaviors. ***That a gastric bypass was not a ticket to eat anything I wanted to eat and be foolishly self destructive. I decided right then in there in that moment with him, that whatever emotions or hungers or acid indigestion or anything else I had didn't matter. I wanted to be thin so desperately. I followed all of the rules for staying thin. I put all the papers that he gave me, put them in a notebook and 17 1/2 years later I still got them. I had been 247 pounds in nine months, I was down to 130. Today 17 1/2 years later, I know that if my Hero Dr. Paul Cirangle could see me now that he would be proud of me for following all of the rules. Essentially that means behaving myself for myself. Getting a gastric bypass as a lifetime commitment. I wanted to be not fat. because regardless of political correctness and not body shaming, etc. being fat is a very serious health issue. I look very nice now for a 79-year-old lady. And I have a lot of self-confidence sometimes they were pretty clothes and jewelry. At my five year check up, which would be the last time I would see him, I startled him by hugging him. And I thanked him for giving me my life. So if you want it badly enough to lose weight, get healthy, have a lower chance of getting dementia associated with morbid obesity, all of those things and a lot more you don't have to die of obesity. If you follow the rules and guidelines for living that the doctor will give you, you can have a very nice life like me. read more

I had a gastric bypass in 2007. I lost 115 pounds Dr. Cirangle saved my life. Previous reviews are correct Dr. Cirangle is a straight shooter. He doesn't mince words he tells it like it is. Weight loss surgery is a tool for the patient to use to help him or herself. If a person wants to be responsible and use the tool according to the directions that Dr. Cirangle gives about how the patient can c are for oneself the surgery can be a long-term permanent solution. I am 15 years out from the surgery it was the best decision I ever made. read more

He performed surgery on me n 2006 a VSG. He's very caring and enjoys helping people change their lives through bariatric surgery. His complication numbers are extremely low and his program includes dietary post-op directions. read more

I had a lap band installed years ago. The doctor while front of a class of potential patients or with ongoing patient was pleasant and was very convincing to have the various procedures done. On an one to one basis, this doctor is gruff and short tempered. No biggie, I can handle nasty people but he really has attitude. I had to remove the saline solution temporarily to allow for a stomach and esophagus exam. Cirangle was so concerned about getting paid for this 5 minute office procedure I was flabbergasted he was so petty after I paid thousands for the operation. I along with many patients cannot find this doctor! He does not return calls and I doubt he is even in business. I guess he is off enjoying his $$$ in some resort island. read more

I'm going on 9 years post VGS. I have had MASSIVE success. I had to adopt a ketogenic lifestyle to help maintain, but I've never been healthier. Dr. Cirangle may not have the most friendliest of bedside manners, but he wants you to succeed. He tells you what you need to know and not what you always want to hear. Follow the program. Don't cut corners. It's not a quick fix. It's just a tool. read more

Paul T Cirangle, MD - Weight Loss Centers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I would not recommend going to Dr. Cirangle. I absolutely loved him, but his office staff is HORRIBLE!! No customer service what so ever. Stacy who is the main person you have to deal with is very rude and condescending. She never returns your calls, never follows through with what she promises. When you do finally get a hold of her she is so rude to you that it's horrifying. I waited over 2 months for a response from her that she said would take 2 days. Every time I contacted her I would get some run around story. That was when I decided this office is not for me. If I can't get answers to my questions now before the surgery what is going to happen after I have the surgery???? It made me so very nervous. The dietitian Gabriella was very nice and always pleasant on the phone.Until... she figured out that I was going to move onto another doctor. All of a sudden I couldn't get my medical records until I now signed a document stating that I would be liable for this outrageous $$ amount if I either decided to go to another doctor or even if I decided to not have the surgery. Of course I never signed it and they had to give me my records but it took almost a month before I got them. About a week after that I received a bill for $250- with no explanation what so ever and it was supposedly for services dated back to my first visit with them in January and it is now April. I will not be paying the bill and will move forward with legal action if need be. I felt bad having to change doctors because I really liked Dr. Cirangle but I think Stacy is ruining his business personally. Please be careful if you decide to go here. I was very dissappointed as I had read great reviews about him. However, I have found another GREAT doctor who is wonderful and his staff is great. It was funny when I mentioned Dr Cirangles name they knew immediately I left because of Stacy.... :( read more

Let's start way back in 2014 when I had my surgery. That went well... within 2 weeks of my surgery he no longer had a dietitian to help out with information. When I asked for nutrition information I was today to just eat Chicken and Broccoli. You can not sustain that diet. Then in 2016 I began to have unrelated medical issues so I wasn't able to see him as often due to brain tumor and surgery and then strokes. So my weight fluctuated from being only 20 to goal, to 80 lbs heavier and back down again... most of the time without any fluids in my band. Then in April of 2018... after finding out he moved his office to Ocean Drive... again I needed to get a medical procedure done... I had to get him to remove the fluids again. He said I needed to wait at least 30 days to get the fluids put back into the band. I reach out to him beginning of July... he stated he'd be on vacation for the month of July and to contact him in August. I have been trying to reach him since August but he has fallen off the face of the Earth. I've have Texted, Emailed and Called! I still have an entire year of coverage that I have paid for and I cannot get ahold of Dr. Cirangle nor can I get my medical records!! Very Disappointed!! read more

I had the priviledge to have Dr. C perform the Gastric Bypass surgery in 2005. It was a great experience. I was 338 pounds. After my surgery I followed the strict diet and vitamins. It has been 15 years since the surgery and I am still happy I had it. I am still at 220 lbs! Dr C is great! read more

I am a 3 week post-op patient of Dr. Cirangle- my experience with Dr. Cirangle, his staff and his surgical skills have been a positive experience so far. His staff are helpful and can answer most non-medical questions. When you are a patient of his, you are afforded counsel of a nutritionist as well as direct access to the surgeons. They send you home with a very detailed dietary guide after surgery as well as a host of barriatric foods that you will need to get you through the post-op. His office also coordinates their own support seminars- a rarity among this profession. I believe Dr. Cirangle is a topnotch DOCTOR because he doesn't sugarcoat things.... the guy is a straight shooter. He will give you the information and tools you need to be successful- and any support you need along the way. I believe he is a topnotch SURGEON because he has had THOUSANDS of successful surgeries, he is widely known as one of the best VSG surgeons in the US and because my surgery went beautifully and I see success already. I chose Dr. Cirangle after joining several weight loss surgery forums, on line researching, etc. The one thing I kept coming back to was the absolute skill and low complication stats of Dr. Cirangle and his comprehensive post-op support tools. He wasn't the cheapest- but after I did my research I firmly believed that his skill, service and aftercare was worth every penny. This is major surgery we are talking about.... not exactly a time to pinch pennies. **If you are reading this review, it means that you are interested in weight loss surgery (wls) for yourself or a loved one- I will personally attest that it was the single best decision I have ever made for myself. Hands down one that is already impacting my life in an amazingly positive way. Take a chance.... life's too short.** read more

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!!! read more

I have seen much feedback about people saying Dr. Cirangle is a jerk but I have to add a rebuttal that many that thought he was a jerk, before and after my surgery was because he is firm to his patients about what they need to do to be successful. I spent almost 6 months going through the process. My ex-husband and I split before I had my sugery so I had to postpone my procedure. Dr. C called me to find out why I had postponed after all I had gone through to get this all set-up and when I told him I couldn't afford the deposit because of the divorce, he offered to cut the deposit by half so I could make it work. It was a long road and he was amazing!!!! I read many reviews before I had my surgery about this and learned going through the process with him as my surgeon after my surgery that truly he is making his patients be "real" about the path they are on. I saw so many that thought these procedures would solve all their problems without having to do any work. None of these weight loss surgeries are a "get quick" fix. So many seem to believe that and it truly is not. It is only a TOOL!! You have to actually make lifestyle changes and do the work and follow the instructions of your surgeon. Just because he holds you accountable for your actions in this so very important life changing decision, you shouldn't blame him for being a jerk!! I had my VG (Vertical Gastrectomy) on July 5th, 2006 and I was the epitome of the perfect patient. I had no issues or side effects but I also did EVERYTHING my surgeon told me to do. I lost over 120 pounds and because I exercised, it allowed me to benefit fro a much smaller amount of excess skin. It can be very largely dependent on the amount of weight you have to lose as well but the dedication to cardio exercise helped a lot. I went from a 42 BMI to a 25 and have never looked back!!! This was a life changing experience because of Dr. Cirangle's experience but it also had much to do with my choices of changing my lifestyle and following all my surgeon's instructions to a tee. I knew from the beginning that he was the expert and knew I needed to commit to this 110%. I spent a lot of time attending and later contributing to the local support group as well which was also a great help. I hate to hear the stories about people that go through this process and fail because they don't take the steps necessary and then complain about the process not working. It does work, if you do what you're supposed to!!! IT IS NOT A QUICK FIX...but a TOOL!!! Use it wisely!!! Dr. Cirangle and his staff were the best and so very helpful to me throughout the entire process I had to go through. read more

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!! read more

What do you say about a guy that basically saves your life???? I researched the Country for the Best VSG (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) Surgeon. I found him in San Francisco. Starting Weight: 338lbs. Current Weight: 148lbs. Total Weight Loss: 190lbs. Time: 12 months BMI: 54 to 24.6 Waist: 54" to 31" Dr. Cirangle has always been available to me....Wed. Sun. Day Nite..... This is a Doctor that has a VERY HIGH Success Rate and does a very proper/correct and up to date procedure. He has a great aftercare program and runs his own support groups (rare for a surgeon to run support groups). I will say.... he wants you to try. He makes it all available to you. He wants you to learn. You have access to his nutritionist, you have support groups, you have personal appointments. If there is a better Weight Loss Surgeon in the Country.... I didn't find him/her. If you want a Surgeon that gets results.... Dr. Cirangle is your Man..... If you want a Softy that Sugar Coats everything..... telling you "awww....it's gonna be OK....just try and cut back some on the Ho Ho's, Doritos and Frappachinos and you'll be fine" Than you better find another doctor. My experience with him....Is he has been my biggest fan. He told me what to do....I did it....and he has been nothing but supportive and complimentary. This guy is serious about Weight Loss and getting your "quality of life" back to normal and above normal levels. He gives you all the tools....(again very rare) to be successful.....Has an incredibly high success rate..... way above the national average. Highly Recommended ! read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Cirangle since January of 2010. He's an excellent sugeon. I successfully lost weight and reached my goal weight in 9 months via the help of the VSG he performed on me. He has always responded competently and quickly to my concerns. I have had both short and long waits when I go to appointments, which is normal any more in the world of medicine. The reason the wait time varies is because he takes time with each patient to address concerns and answer questions. Sometimes, that takes longer than the appointment book will accomodate. He has had tough words for me when I needed to hear them. He has also had, more often than not, words of warmth, encouragement and concern at every appointment. One of the most common complaints I hear from folks is that he has no bedside manner. I guess my answer to that concern is "and so what?". I didn't hire him to hold my hand, tell me I'm doing great if in reality I'm not and/or to give me emotional support. I hired him to give me a VSG, monitor my health over the following two years and to help me lose weight. If you want a competent doctor who will not only do the job but do it impeccably and get you to goal, then Dr. C is your guy. If you're looking for a hand holder, then he's probably not the guy for you. Whichever kind of doctor you hire, just remember: they all have legal forms and waivers that you will be required to sign. read more

I read some of the reviews on here with the 1 star and I have to say Dr. Cirangle is tough, you do leave feeling like you want to cry sometimes and you will surely disagree with him from time to time, but some people need tough love. Can you image listening to all the excuses we all have day after day? At some point people need to hear the truth and I think it actually comes from a place where he really does want his patients to succeed whether there for dietician advice, weight loss surgery or diet planning. I recently visited him to follow up on my dieting plan and annual check up and he told me I was 20 pounds overweight. If you saw me you would likely not agree, but the truth is I was off the weight chart for my height and although we are all different and you can't go off of that 100 % of the time and I did want to cry I am glad he basically called me out. He can literally calculate the amount of calories you eat over a day, month or year to see how many you really eat when he asks and we all answer "I'm super healthy" so don't try to pull it past him. He's much harsher than my previous general doctor, but that's because his focus is weight loss and getting healthy vs. maintaining health. My friends cringe when I tell them of the 800 calorie diet, but if you do it according to his plan you won't be starving and you will get results. Not only can the world be cruel when you are overweight, but it's just not healthy, not good for your heart, for your joints, for so many reasons. So if you are ready to stop making excuses and can grow a layer of thick skin to get past the hard truth I think he's a realist for healthy weight loss/sustainability. read more

Great doctor!!! He means business and so should you since you're considering having bariatric surgery. He does not waist your time and you should not either. Do what he tells you and in the end you will be great full... I sure am!!! read more

Had VSG on 10/7/14 after about 5 years of research, weighing options and attending various informational meetings hosted by various surgeons for various procedures. I made an informed decision in selecting Dr. Cirangle. There was no missunderstanding about the costs, services and legal liability terms. I was given ample opportunity to explore and ask questions regarding every bit of the waivers, risks, procedure, aftercare and expectations. Dr. Cirangle is focused, efficient and scary-smart! As far as his bed side manner - I didn't find him rude at all! Though his delivery was unvarnished, he treated me with respect and included me as a partner in treatment and care. I especially appreciated the video link he sent showing him conducting the procedure from start to finish. There was NOTHING more he could have done to prepare me. His staff - They work together as a team and were available to me as I needed them. I was never neglected or disrespected. Gabriella (nutrition/diet) had thorough and detailed instructions for post surgery eating. Sunana (Cirangle's PA) was thoughtful, supportive and full of great advice. I've lost all the weight I never thought I would, my excess skin isn't so much of a problem and I feel and look great. I wish I would have done this sooner. No regrets. read more

Not a critique of Dr. C's surgical skills. Have not had the pleasure of meeting him as we wished. He seems to have closed his office and moved to the moon. A friend made an appointment for a consult via Dr. C's website. An email confirmation came with the time and address - 1700 California Street #280, SF. I accompanied my friend. "There is no there there." No one occupies that office. We asked the concierge in the lobby who said Dr. C moved over one year ago. His voicemail and website refer one to the above address. The voicemail message even gives his cell and it is his voice on the line when you leave a message that says he will return your call in 2 hours.... but he does not. Concierge said Dr. C left no forwarding address and no one ever answers the phones at his office so he was unable to help us. Later when we rang his office, the answering machine informs that the mailbox is full. My friend was quite upset given that this doc came highly recommended. He felt like a jilted bride at the altar.....furthermore, getting into and out of SF midday is as pleasurable as drinking Elmer's glue. read more

Dr. C is the most dedicated and truly amazing doctor that I have ever encountered. He performed my VSG in January of 2014 and I have done unbelievably well. From the first time I met him, he has been honest, thoughtful and considerate. My initial consultation lasted more than 1 hour - unbelievable in this day and age of 5 minute doctor appointments. He explained everything and gave me the opportunity to ask whatever questions that I needed to in order to feel comfortable having surgery. My surgery went flawlessly! In and out of the hospital in less than 24 hours. Little or no pain. In one month alone, I have lost 28 pounds - YEE HA! His entire office staff is amazing as well. They girls are always sweet and accommodating. There is no doubt in my mind, DR CIRANGLE IS THE BEST. He is nationally recognized as the expert in VSG. As the process goes along, I will keep you updated! read more

This doctor requires that you wave your legal rights by mandating that you sign a binding arbitration agreement before he will consult with you. Additionally, no mater how well of an insurance coverage you have, this doctor still requires that you personally be held liable for all of his charges, reasonable or not. When you show up at this office, he will bombard you with legal forms. However, they won't provide these legal forms in advance for your review. I do not know about his surgical skills. However, lot to be desired about his business practices. read more

Dr. Cirangle is GREAT or at least I thought so at the beginning. Now he is just a drive by pay 10K (no insurance) 2 year free fills kind of guy. Lucky for you when you paid that 10K he also throws in talking down to you & making you cry . Not me, you say? LMAO ..Oh yes,YOU TOO! Just what we all need after having surgery. One Office visit MY HUBBY SAID HE FELT LIKE CRYING TOO, HE COULDN'T IMAGINE THE WORDS DR. CIRANGLE WAS SAYING TO ME & I JUST TOOK IT. We talked about it in the car I went back 1 more time, told him how I didn't appreciate being scolded like a child & a few other words. It felt good as he was really horrible to me ....That was the last time I saw him. The other fills I no longer wanted from him. I can afford to pay for my own fills w/ a Dr. who will smile & and do his job too.So now it is 2 or 3 years later & I am in the Emergency Room at Stanford's Lapland slipped down I was nausea the whole time & in great pain went to a Dr. other then Dr. Cirangle & he asked me why I don't go back to the same Dr. I told him because he thinks he's God & I don't like him. That simple & 100% the truth. Then when the new Dr. saw he put a Lapland over the pouch I had , he could not believe he Dr. Cirangle did it. That is not something that should be done he said while turning his head side to side.Luckily , I got in had to wait a bit .( 5 weeks of liquid's only ) Not a problem as to the pain I had before .Please beware .Before you decide who you want & make sure you really know the Dr's. Oh I had failed to mention in the waiting room a lady I had asked how she liked Dr. Cirangle & she told me he got on to her alot but she guessed she needed that. No one needs that , you deserve better.....My opinion only . Now go have a great day... read more

This surgeon is not only rude, nasty and likes nothing more than to treat people like pieces of meat on a table. I have had several interactions with him and each one of them was worse the previous one. He has fought and treated numerous people that I had referred to the horrible and none of them would go back. He is a weight loss surgeon and yet he berates patients and then threatens them. A close friend of mine who I had referred the practice left his office in tears swearing that she had never been treated so badly by anyone in the medical field before. I once had a hernia repair and he was the doctor on call. He came into my hospital room and berated me repeatedly because I was using my CPAP as directed by my sleep doctor. When that happened I decided to avoid the man like the plague and only deal with his former partner. If I could give this guy a no star or a negative star I would. BOTTOM LINE, DON'T TRUST THIS ARROGANT JERK THAT HAPPENED TO MISS THE CLASS ON BEDSIDE MANNERS AND FORGOT TO SIGN HIS HIPPOCRATIC OATH!! read more

Look. You've committed yourself to a lifestyle change, to ending your obesity, and giving yourself freedom from the fat suit you've had wrapped around your skeleton for years. This is awesome. But stack the cards in your favor, and really research all the surgeons out there. I'm a career scientist, so reading papers and judging metrics are right up my alley, and that's one of the reasons I picked Paul Cirangle as my surgeon. I was sleeved (VSG) last year; I got to goal weight in about nine months, losing 130 pounds. I actually lost 100% of my excess body weight, which is something most WLS patients aren't always able to do. I picked Cirangle for a few reasons. 1) My research showed he was one of the best sleeve surgeons out there - he's written papers and developed methods that other surgeons use to learn how to properly shape a sleeved stomach. 2) If you look around the area and look at people that maintain 100% excess weight loss for many years, you'll see many are Cirangle patients - I noticed that, and I wanted that level of success! 3) Cirangle's surgery metrics are awesome. He sews a tight, effective sleeve but because of his technique and experience, doesn't usually suffer from complications like leaks. As him directly about his metrics and compare them to other surgeons. 4) And this one makes a huge difference, folks - his office staff is outstanding. They are along with you during your journey. I've called and e-mailed them a LOT, and they have always been welcoming and engaging. They remember who I am, they understand what it's like to be morbidly obese, and they stay with you during the journey. Many surgeon offices treat you like cattle, pushing you through the surgical line, but LapSF really does seem to care about the success and feelings of their patients. 5) Cirangle is really committed to aftercare guidance, and even now he still helps me develop skills for entering maintenance and remembers me and my journey. I feel like if I had chosen a different surgeon with a different office staff, I wouldn't have gotten rid of all of my weight. If you have more questions about Cirangle as a surgeon, please feel free to contact me directly. I'm really critical of surgeons and medical staff in general, but I cannot recommend this guy enough - he's helped turn my life around. To those who say Cirangle is a jerk - yeah, he's not warm and cuddly; it's not his job to be. You don't hire him to get the best bedside manner, you hire him to have the best weight loss surgery. He's a big advocate on tough love, and a lot of patients come in thinking that the surgery will fix everything and they can just eat less of the low-quality food they're currently eating. Cirangle confronts people because he wants them to be successful, and not lie to themselves. He's not a sales manager or customer service rep., he's a bariatric surgeon and he saves people's lives. My life is wildly different and amazing and adventurous now, and I owe it to him and his team. read more

Can anyone tell me IF Dr Criangle is "in business"? Have left many messages, no answer. I would appreciate some info. Donna R /Sacramento gogetdonna@gmail.com read more

July 11, 2011 I had VSG with Dr. Cirangle at Good Sam in San Jose...I went in at a very large number on the scale...within 9 months I was exactly where Dr. Cirangle said I would be..WOW 145..having always been thin..and active my weight was a mystery and a challenge. Dr. Cirangle is not for the light hear ted, if you want the best and are willing to do the work and adhere to what he says you will lose the weight. He is professional, honest, amazing at his surgery skill and cares for his patients. As an anesthesia coordinator I too handle my patients with care and truly appreciated Dr. Cirangle's no nonsense, get it done, no excuses approach. Life is full of excuses, but to be the best as he is you must find solutions!! Would recommend Dr. Cirangle to ANYBODY..he is truly a pioneer in his field!! read more

I was impressed during consultation with Dr. Cirangle, due to his level of experience, low complication rates, and high success rates. The morning after surgery he checked in to make sure I felt ready for discharge, and made sure I knew how to contact him I needed. My recovery went smoothly. At my 2 week follow up, my weight loss was ontrack. Dr Cirangle sat down and mapped out my plan to reach my weight loss goal. He really inspired me to keep with the diet and step up my workout routine. I would recommend this doctor and his team. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. C for about 2 years, however just started getting "the yelp 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! read more

We were looking for an understanding doctor who was sensitive to the needs and emotional states of someone undergoing bariatric surgery and fills. But what we found was, for us, a nightmare. We felt that we had an absolutely horrible experience with this doctor. By the time we left his office, we felt mistreated and abused. I was furious and when we finally got back in the car, my girlfriend broke down in tears. We felt treated in an aggressive, arrogant, dismissive, and even threatening manner. As we walked out in disgust at his conduct, his parting shot, which he directed out his open office door at us, was that we would have a hard time finding anyone else but him to do the fill for my girlfriend. I wish we had checked his reviews more closely before exposing ourselves to this extremely unpleasant and repugnant experience. If we had, we would have found this review on lapbandtalk by user bypookins: "Dr. Cirangle performed my surgery four years ago and is an excellent surgeon; however, his bedside manner is deplorable and because of that, I have neglected my care just to avoid seeing him. IMO, he is truly the most arrogant of doctors. I'm in the process of finding someone else who will do fills on me in Sacramento." Here is the link where she says that : http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f11/looking-sf-bay-area-ca-good-docs-25458/ I just had to stop and think of that. She says she is *neglecting her care* just to avoid seeing him. I think of the very vulnerable emotional state this patient must be in, and then she doesn't even feel she can get care because of the way she expects to be treated. Later, we also found a glowing five-star review of Cirangle's practice by a yelp user named "Nicole K". It could totally be a coincidence, but I happened to notice that a "Nicole K" works at Cirangle's practice. Here is that review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/laparoscopic-associates-of-san-francisco-san-francisco-2 If you value your body and have compassion for all the emotions and the procedures you are putting your precious body through, I beg you to find a doctor who will care for you in the manner that you deserve. Don't let anyone treat you in an arrogant, controlling, rude and threatening manner. I wish so, so, so much that we had known more beforehand, but we didn't. And now we can't erase that experience from our history. It happened. And we have to deal with that. Eventually, we picked up the pieces and we (easily) found another doctor in another practice who was sensitive and kind, and who knew the kind of things that a bariatric patient is going through. You can, too. read more

I am so surprised to hear bad things about dr c or his staff. They have been absolutely fabulous to work with and I am not an easy going patient. I have total confidence in dr. c's skills and had surgery (VG) in July 11. Have lost 67 pounds so far and have had no difficulty reaching anyone, including Dr. C as needed. The fact that Dr C is not all lovey dovey suits me just fine. I want him to tell me the truth and get on my case if i need it. Frankly, I wanted the best surgeon, not a best friend and that is what i got. As for forms, etc., you can't get medical care anywhere in this country without a million forms and arbitration agreements. Get real. This is serious surgery with serious risks. Why wouldn't he protect himself. This is a surgeon I trust but if you are a sensitive person, he might hurt your feelings. He is busy, professional and wants to get to the point. His staff is great to work with too and i cannot imagine getting through all of this without the whole team. Dr C has been totally available to me via his cell phone and has even spoken to my local docs as needed. I recommend him without reservation. read more

I was sent to Dr. Cirangle because of complications from a previous Vertical Gastrectomy. He actually yelled at me and told me I'd stuffed myself ( I DID NOT) and that my complications were all my own fault along with other choice insults. He didn't even have any facts and hadn't yet talked to me or checked my records when this rant happened. Then when he read my records and talked to me he turned into a totally different person. When I called his office to have my records transferred to another doctor he personally called me and asked why I was going to another doctor. I told him it was his yelling at me and all the ugly things he'd said to me that sent me elsewhere. He said he thought he "had been rather pleasant"!!!!!!! The man has the impulse control of a toddler with a really mean, condescending edge. I see others found the same awful behavior as I did but that some seem to love him. Hard to believe but this doctor is a modern Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. P.S. Check the bottom of the YELP page where it says it has more reviews that are not recommended and click to read - for some reason many of Dr. Ciragle's bad reviews are not shown. read more

Had surgery 2 years ago with Dr. Cirangle. Only thing I can say is AWESOME!! He spent more time with me than any other doctor ever has :). He was honest and respectful. My surgery went flawlessly. Saw him every month afterwards for over a year. I still see him eHe has absolutely the finest aftercare program following weight loss surgery anywhere. Lost 93 pounds (WooHoo) in just under a year. No complications/No problems. He is a nationally recognized expert in VSG (gastric sleeve). I could not have made a better decision. For those who have written bad reviews - SHAME ON YOU! I would have any member of my family have surgery with Dr. Cirangle. Obviously you either aren't actually a patient or have some personal issue. read more

Don't go here. I did and I deeply regret it. I cancelled surgery two months before the date and two days after scheduling it and they want to keep $1,330.00 for nothing after I have already paid $400.00 for a consultation. After I cancelled the surgery, I received abusive and threatening emails from Dr. Cirangle and I have had to report him to the Medical Board of California. There is something very wrong with this office. They are unprofessional, unethical and focused on getting money from patients at all costs. read more

My life was forever changed after having gastric bypass surgery with Dr. Cirangle 6 1/2 years ago. At 38 years old, I walked into that surgery consultation with Dr. Cirangle feeling as bad, physically and emotionally, as I had ever felt. He was direct, honest and ultimately thought he could help me. I'd seen doctors regularly my whole life who never addressed my weight or even suggested that I had a problem. Maybe they thought they would offend me? I don't know? I am sure that I had even convinced myself that weighing 280 pounds wasn't that heavy. Dr. Cirangle didn't sugarcoat anything and didn't pretend that my health wasn't in serious jeopardy. He gave me all the facts and information and costs right up front. He told me that weight loss surgery was only a tool, that it was up to me to make the changes necessary if I wanted to lose and ultimately maintain my weight. I researched everything, attended his support groups and scheduled surgery for 4 months later. My surgery went well, recovery as I expected-I was back to work two weeks later ( and 30 pounds lighter). I continued follow-up with Dr. Cirangle. Within that first year I had lost 100% of my excess body weight. I actually never knew how bad I felt or how sick I was until I felt better. Around the 4 year mark, I hit some bumps, gained a little weight, struggled with anemia, but that was because I was making unhealthy choices. I made some changes. Now, I continue to maintain a "normal" weight. If you want a doctor to laugh at your jokes or believe your excuses for your obesity, then Dr. Cirangle is not your guy. But if you are ready to make a commitment to your health, want an excellent surgeon and expert in the field of bariatric surgeries, you should consider him. I will be forever grateful. read more

After reading all the reviews, I feel obligated to write a review. I was sleeved by Dr. Cirangle last week and I have to say it has been the best decision I have ever made. I haven't had any complications, no nausea, minimal pain, and overall a very smooth and speedy recovery. I honestly couldn't ask for more. Although at times Dr. C may not be warm and fuzzy he truly does care. He wants all his patients to be successful. Besides you don't go to surgeon for their bedside manner, you go to them because they are the best at what they do. I don't believe Dr. Cirangle to be arrogant, but instead confident. I trust this man with my life and believes he has given me a new lease on life. I can't say enough about how happy I am to be Dr. Cirangle's patient. If you are considering bariatric surgery look no further, this is your guy! read more

A fine surgeon however when it comes to the financial side of the arrangement, well that leaves a lot to be desired. My wife had GB surgery done by him and a price was negotiated by my wife and him as to insurance payment and copay by us. The amount of our copay was accepted by Dr Cirangle despite being less then his usual amount for services. He verbally agreed to accept the insurance company's pre-approval amount and our negotiated amount as payment in full. Once the surgery was done however, he changed his mind and demanded his normal fee for the services even after getting full payment from our insurance company. Our insurance pays 80/20. We paid him approx $3,500 for our co-pay and he is demanding another $10,000. Bottom line, he is not a man of his word and could easily change up pricing on you even after a price is agreed upon. read more

I am 2 1/2 weeks out of VSG Surgery and had my first follow up appointment with Dr. Cirangle. His bedside manner left me in tears. He first berated me, saying "I've seen your type a hundred times. You will not succeed on this plan because you don't think rules apply to you". I will admit I ate a soft food two days before my two weeks of liquids were up, but for a bariatric doctor to rip me a new A Hole was completely wrong. He berated me the whole time I was in his office, even though I had lost 15lbs. and am on target. My confidence was deflated and I feel if I could find another doctor to complete my recovery I would. Writing this review comes with mixed emotions. First, I thought maybe its tough love and that would be fine but he never said" I am saying this for your own good", no, he just said I would fail! On the other hand I think he is a brilliant surgeon and his staff is amazing. The fact is that the surgery will only be for one day in my life, my follow ups will be continuous for many years. I would think a doctor dealing with patients who have committed to such a huge life change and dangerous surgery would excel at compassion. He was arrogant, abrasive and demeaning. My questions were answered with a note of suspicion. Since Dr. Cirangle is working with patients who are willing to change everything they know about their bad eating habits and subscribe to his well planned way of life, I would think he might be able to change the way he deals with patients and treat them respectfully and compassionately and perhaps with a little encouragement. read more

I feel the rating of one is being EXTREMELY generous! His bedside manner stinks, he thinks he is the greatest doctor. He left us in tears saying that he couldn't help me and that I would die from any surgery, but continued to see me over and over for years. The last time I was in his office, a dog he was babysitting was seated beside me while he stated I just needed to live with my stomach issues until I died. After going to a real doctor, I am getting relief and the help I need from a caring and understanding physician. Do not waste your time or money on this so called doctor. The physician that I am currently seeing is his EX-PARTNER Dr.Jossart... Who Dr.Cirangle lied about retiring to both me and my family doctor. This guy needs to quit seeing patients. DO NOT USE HIM! read more

I had VSG done August 2010. Dr. Cirangle is a great surgeon and I trusted him completely. I've lost 100 pounds easily and have not bothered him since my procedure. I've recently had some digestive issues and thought it might be related to my surgery. I called and scheduled a phone appointment. He was so rude to me and made me feel stupid for thinking my problem had ANYTHING to do with the VSG. He told me to see a Gastro and have a colonoscopy ... "I mean, you're almost 50". Yes, he said that. I just said, "ok, thanks." and hung up. I felt like an idiot for even asking the question. I paid for my surgery in cash and that includes 5 years of after care. it seemed a huge imposition to him that I had a question 3 1/2 years later. All he wanted to know was how much I weighed now so he could add it to his success stats. He deserves that, but a change in voice tone and manner wouldn't take up any more of his valuable time and it would make his patients feel a bit better about him. So four stars because he did an excellent job for what I paid him to do. I just don't like him and don't want to deal with him again. read more