Steven Patching, MD

Dr. Steven Patching is a skilled and highly experienced surgeon. After my first hiatal hernia surgery failed, Dr. Patching undertook the resection. He gave me excellent information on the difficulties and limitations of resection surgery and what to expect, including the possibility of not being able to complete the resection. During the surgery, he encountered a unanticipated problem which he had not seen in hundreds of such operations. He was able to accurately interpret it and take corrective action, requiring two additional hours of operation prior to a complete fundoplication wrap. This totaled four and a half hours of surgery. Without this extensive background, he would not have been able to make a successful resection. His followup on the day of surgery and in the succeeding weeks enabled me to observe the behavioral and dietary changes to protect the new fundoplication wrap. I am immensly grateful to Dr. Patching for undertaking this difficult surgery and successfully repairing my hiatal hernia.

Dr. Patching is down to earth and gets right to the point. It’s obvious he cares and prioritizes my physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing and stresses that bariatric surgery is a tool used to help me feel better.

Dr. Patching did an excellent job removing my gall bladder using Laparoscopic surgery. I didn’t feel anymore pain after 3 days and ready to go back to work after 12days.

This is Gerardo Magallanes on 08/2009 Dr. Patching saved my life. He performed my bariatric surgery and til this day I have maintained the weight off. I went from 420 to 210 pounds. Here is a recent picture of me on my bike ride to Sunset Beach in July 2023 and before surgery. You showed nothing but compassion for me and never for one second judged me because of my weight. You gave me the tools to succeed and that I take everywhere I go. I will never forget you Dr. Patching as long as I live. Forever grateful Jerry M.

Dr Patchings is the best in the area, he does surgerical procedures for GERD, hiatal hernia, bariatric as well and more. Very informative, the office staff is very polite, accommodating and friendly. Clean waiting & patient rooms.

Doctor Patching and his staff are just amazing. I got my surgery about 5 years ago. We keep the regular visits to make sure I keep my goal.