Question:
Dr Michael Murr - Tampa - Can anyone recommend him?

Does anyone have any information on him? His qualifications??? How do you find out about any surgeon?And just how good they are? Please help...I'm scared. I want to make the right choice since he will hold my life in his hands.    — Linda D. (posted on August 8, 2001)

August 8, 2001
Hello. I was interested in Dr. Murr in Tampa and went to the support group meeting. I'm sure he is a good surgeon, but he was NOT at the meeting. I went to the meeting about 2 months ago (or more) and still have not received a return phone call for a first appointment. It's ridiculous! In my opinion, they don't seem to care or want new patients. I also thought his death rate was a little high. I think it was 4 or 5 patients out of 175. I realize that some people don't follow instructions after surgery and all that, but this seems high to me. I have decided on another surgeon in Miami. The best way is to go to the doctor finder on this site, click Florida and then look at all the opinions from people who have had the surgery and email them. Also, go to a support group to see how you feel. I went to two before deciding on the third doctor. Also, check out their credentials and see if they have had any claims brought against them in the past 10 years. I believe the website for this is dohfl.com or .org. I hope this helps you. I'm sure Dr. Murr is good, but I've heard it can be about a year wait!
   — Marybeth O.

August 8, 2001
Hello. I was interested in Dr. Murr in Tampa and went to the support group meeting. I'm sure he is a good surgeon, but he was NOT at the meeting. I went to the meeting about 2 months ago (or more) and still have not received a return phone call for a first appointment. It's ridiculous! In my opinion, they don't seem to care or want new patients. I also thought his death rate was a little high. I think it was 4 or 5 patients out of 175. I realize that some people don't follow instructions after surgery and all that, but this seems high to me. I have decided on another surgeon in Miami. The best way is to go to the doctor finder on this site, click Florida and then look at all the opinions from people who have had the surgery and email them. Also, go to a support group to see how you feel. I went to two before deciding on the third doctor. Also, check out their credentials and see if they have had any claims brought against them in the past 10 years. I believe the website for this is dohfl.com or .org. I hope this helps you. I'm sure Dr. Murr is good, but I've heard it can be about a year wait!
   — Marybeth O.

August 8, 2001
I hear Dr. Murr is a very good surgeon. I however was not willing to wait the 9 months to see him, then the addtional 6 months for the surgery. I live in Tpa., but I am goint to Dr. Haiken in Largo. You can see him within 2 weeks and if all goes well surgery is a possibilty within 3 to 4 months. He takes HMO. There is also a Dr. Butler in St. Pete who can see you within days. If your like me once you made the decsion you wanted to move forward. I have had my first appt. and am scheduling my pre-evaluation appointments. Good Luck
   — blank first name B.

August 8, 2001
I had my first appointment with Dr. Murr July 9th after waiting 9 months.I felt totally at ease after meeting him and his staff. The office staff is wonderful and his Bariatric coordinator, Martha Entel is wonderful.I have already had my Psyche, my Dietician evaluation, and my Pulmonologist exam. All went well. I am now awaiting results to be sent to Dr Murr and I need to attend one of his support meetings. I am in the process of getting cleared by my insurance...which is very hard and time consuming. I definitly rate Dr. Murr among the best. He explained everything in great detail and made me and my husband feel comfortable. Whenever I have a question..all I have to do is e-mail Martha and I have a response within 24 hours. I also did a little shopping for a surgeon and feel I made a good decision. Good luck to you in your search. I will update when I get my second visit scheduled...which wil be after attending support group.
   — April W.

August 9, 2001
I just wanted to say thank you to all who took the time to respond. I is a great help. Good luck to all-
   — Linda D.

November 19, 2003
I WENT TO DR. MURRS SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS IN APRIL 03 AT THAT TIME THEY SAID THAT THERE DEATH RATE WAS 5 OUT OF 500.I MET HIM AND LOTS OF PEOPLE IN PERSON THAT THERE SURGERY DONE BY HIM AND IT ALL BEEN GOOD.I SHOULDBE GETTING MY SURGERY ANY DAY.
   — helen M.