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Mark A. Colquitt
"I really can't say enough good things about Dr. Colquitt and the entire staff at both Foothills Weight Loss Specialists and Blount Memorial Weight Management. I first met Dr. Colquitt at the information seminar I attended when my Internist recommended Foothills Weight Loss Specialists. He seemed very self-assured and confident as he explained the various surgeries the practice offered. One wants a confident surgeon! When I met Dr. Colquitt at my initial consult, he seemed rather quiet but still very knowledgeable and he answered all my questions patiently. The practice, affiliated with Blount Memorial Hospital, has access to awesome nutritionists and there is a psychologist affiliated with the practice, as well. My only regret is that the psychologist, Dr. Cox, doesn't take on-going patients because I really liked him a LOT! Foothills Weight Loss Specialists is a Bariatric Center of Excellence and many insurance companies are now not paying for surgery unless you get it from a CoE because they have an intensive pre-op process including nutritional & exercise training, psychological evaluation, and training on emotional eating. Follow-ups are required at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 18 months and then annually for life. Dr. Colquitt discussed the risks of the surgery, but treated me like an intelligent person who is capable of making her own decisions rather than belaboring the point. My advice to the future patient is to follow the doctor's advice to the letter! I did, and I'm convinced that's why my surgery went so well and why my recovery has been a breeze! I cannot think of anything negative at the moment, but I'm only 6 weeks out. I don't forsee my positive endorsement changing, but one never knows. In any case, these are only my opinions, based on my current, personal experience. :-)"

Blount Memorial Hosptial
"I received excellent care from everyone at Blount Memorial. The nurses on my floor (4 South) deserve special recognition because, while there were several codes on my floor during my stay, they still made sure I had the care I needed."
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Knoxville, TN
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12/20/2010
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Apr 21, 2010
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