Question:
Dr Philpip Schauer leaving pittsburgh

I am sad to report Dr Schauer is leaving pittsburgh. He will be speaking about this at tonights support group meeting. wednesday october 6th at 7pm. You can also see the on line webcast here it starts at 7:15 PM You can e mail questionstoo<P>http://www.upmc.edu/obesitysurgery/monthlySupportGroup.htm<P> Although I am a post op and had my surgery its sad that UPMC is letting the best of the best leave. Other leading doctors in a variety of specialties have been departing UPMC.<P> Dr Schauer saved and touched so many lives I hope theres a nice turn out tonight to see him off.    — bob-haller (posted on October 6, 2004)

October 6, 2004
Bob: So sorry to hear this. He was my son's surgeon, and he is truly gifted, and a wonderful person as well. Do you know if the other doctors in that practice group will assume his patients? That is certainly a concern. Thanks for any input you may have.
   — Carlita

October 6, 2004
Is he leaving the practice of gastric bypass or just leaving Pittsburg and if just leaving the area where is he going to? My surgeon left me too to move to another state. Boo. It was a sad day, but as with Dr. Schauer, and my surgeon, our loss is probably someone else's gain...
   — Cindy R.

October 6, 2004
Why is he leaving? Another state? Retirement? Another hospital? My surgeon left PA I think in part because of the out of control malpractice insurance PA docs have to pay. Now I have to travel 3 hours each way to see him.
   — Yolanda J.

October 6, 2004
Just back from the meeting. Cleveland clinic is having him head up a new obesity center. At least he will be in the area. Follow ups will be by the renmaining surgeons although rumor has it at least one is going with him. Schauers last surgery is oct 14th. Sadly I expect long deays for pre ops with at least 2 surgeons leaving. With Obesity such a problem UPMC should of kept him by opening a center here. Its a sad day and another big UPMC mistake. High profile docs are leaving there constantly. Some pre ops are discussing havingf surgery in cleveland with Schauer.
   — bob-haller