Advanced Laparoscopic Associates Bariatric Center

Dr. Trivedi is a very personable man, who makes you feel right at ease. He listened to and responded to all of my questions during our first appointment. He made me feel very comfortable about my decision.
Before the surgery, he stopped by to see me, however afterwards I was checked by his partner, Dr. Ewing.
The office staff has been very helpful to me. His coordinator Autumn is friendly and efficient and always returned my calls. Alicia was also great.
I'm going for my first follow-up visit tomorrow and will update this down the road regarding how it goes with my check-ups/fills.

Dr. Trivedi is a talented and skilled surgeon who takes his job very seriously. He loves helping people become the healthier and happier people that they can be. He has helped me immensely!

My fist impression of Dr. Ewing was positive. He answered all the questions I had sincerely whether they were positive or negative about the surgery. Was right to the point and very knowledgeable. Couple days out of surgery and still very happy with my choice in Dr. Ewing he even came to check on my the same night of the surgery at 11Pm. Now I've had 3 surgery for other things prior and that has been unheard of. His office staff was not up to par as Dr. Ewing. Well 2 out of 3 staff members were not up to par. Had some difficulty getting in touch with them at important times but I guess in the end it all worked out. Dr. Ewing is a young doctor with a exceptional medical schooling background and an amazing doctor to deal with. With the Lap Band procedure they greatly emphasize aftercare. Yes Dr. Ewing and his associates have a very well structured aftercare program. As I mentioned before Dr. Ewing did definitly tell me all the risks of surgery. Dr. Ewing on a scale of 1-10 I give him a 10. Dr. Ewing's off out of 10 I give them an 8. Definitly recommended Dr. Ewing to anyone interested in Biatric Surgery he's very good and knowledgeable anyone with any question's feel free to email me.

Dr Trivedi was very accomodating however my youngest, thin beautiful sister accompanied me and he seemed more interested in her and her conversations than he did with me. Next time I'll go one on one with him and not get so frustated trying to speak with him. He mentioned I should have attemped this surgery quite a few years ago and it gave me the feeling he was unsure of how I would do due to age and other problems. I am still unsure of what will happen and am very depressed over this. I cannot compare him to another Dr since I he is the only person I have consulted with to date. Still unsure.

I first met Dr. Schmidt at my consultation in April 2005. He was very nice and to the point. He answered all of my questions, but I felt rushed. I know he is a very busy man. His office staff was nice and pleasant. When I saw Dr. Schmidt in the hospital on the day of my surgery, he seemed more laid back and not as rushed. He spoke to my family and myself and answered all questions.

I had been researching bariatric surgery, and surgeons, for over a year before I was given Dr. Schmidt's name. He came highly recommended by another prominent bariatric surgeon, Dr. Michael Tarnoff, in Boston.
Dr. Schmidt is a very confident man, and rightfully so, as he is one of the best in the business. I think his good looks put me off at first, but I was somehow able to get past that, and appreciate his skill. *grin* It took a couple of visits before I felt any sort of relationship with him, but it was well worth the wait.
The office staff is efficient, and nothing out of the ordinary, good or bad, can be reported. However, the aftercare meeting with both Dr.Schmidt and Kathy was wonderful. Things that were explained to me leaving the hospital were reiterated and better understood. I tend to ask a lot of questions, and felt comfortable and welcomed to ask, regardless of their late hours.
I am currently 10 days post-op, and things could not have gone more smoothly. I know I made the right decision.

Dr. Trivedi is a very dedicated and highly skilled surgeon with a warm bedside manner. He takes time to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
All of the staff at Advanced Laproscopic Associates are pleasant and professional.
Aftercare is stressed as being imperative to the success of the surgery. They encourage their patients to join the Hackensack University Medical Center Bariatric Support Group Meetings; they have a dietitian/nutritionist available in the office to assist you.
This group of bariatric surgeons hold mandatory pre-op seminars (approximately once per month) during which both the gastric by-pass surgery and the Lap-banding are explained and the risks involved with each.
I would personally recommend Dr. Trivedi to anyone.
Surgical competence for me is not an option... it is of primary concern. But when you find a surgeon like Dr. Trivedi who is both highly competent and has a wonderful bedside manner, you can feel really comfortable.

Dr.Trivedi was very kind. I explained to him that I wanted the band and he told me I had to get the surg I was more comfortable with and what my primary doctor was comfortable with. The day I went for surg. I didn't want anyone to stay with me because I thought I might cry if my family was there. So I went up for surg by myself. When the doctor arrived he looked at me and said your going to be alright. He asked me for a number to call someone and he called as soon as I was out of surg.Autumn is good but the rest of them need work. I don't like the office staff. I feel he's a caring person. He talks with you about your eating, and how you feel. Yes he has a structured aftercare program. He told me the risk of both surg. I would rate him a 10+. His surgical and bedside mannner are great.

Dr. Schmidt was great he answered all my pre op questions, told me the risks, pros, cons, etc. I was warned that the staff was not too friendly but I had no issues with them at all in fact the entire office staff was very helpful. Im waiting for approval, my surgery date is June 24th, 2005.

I was originally supposed to meet with Dr. Schmidt from the same practice but destiny put me into the hands of Dr. Trivedi. he is a soft spoken, gentle man. Perhaps almost a bit on the shy side. I can see that he is very intelligent and experienced. He told me of some potential pit falls with my personal surgery because of previous scarring that may be present. He is a laparoscopic specialist, but told me there is a possiblity that he will have to change to open surgery if the need calls for it. I trust his judgement.

I have a girlfriend who also had Dr. Trivedi as her surgeon. She has been so impressed with him throughout her process. She is one year post-op. I know he has a post-op support program and a nutritionist available to patients forever, free of charge. I am looking forward to getting to know him more.