Advanced Laparoscopic Associates Bariatric Center

i think he is a great , caring doctor but the staff there is very un caring i called kathleen mon n tues last week still never got a call back that was a week ago ! i called then to schedule class n doc appt follow up that wed before surgury do to fact i can not make it that following thur , then said no problem come june 30th to kathleens class n see doc ewing then i had my surgury fri (27), no issues then till sat i lost my voice n had really bad chest pains n still do when cough, laugh , breathe , sneeze so i got ride to the office today we get there the front desk tells me oh no kathleen canceled the class today it was to start in 3o minutes NO ONE called me then i said ok well i am also here to see the doc it was scheduled wed n they go oh no you can not i told them i am in alot of chest pain n the girl goes oh well you have to wait to see doc schmidts next week thats 10days away !!!!!!!!!! am so scared with these pains if they are not better i will go to the er n if something is wronge believe me that girl will be responsible ! i can not believe how awful that staff was did not care how much pain i was in at all

Dr. Ewing seemed to be very caring and was very thorough in his explanation of the surgery and the risks involved.

A friend of mine had used Dr. Schmidt and highly recommended him....I would also recommend Dr. Schmidt to anyone that is looking to have either a Lap-band or Gastric Bypass surgery.....He answered any questions that i had and put me at ease about the whole process....The aftercare program and the people that work in his office are tremendous and I am extremely thankful that I chose his office.

My first impression of Dr. Trivedi was that he was very skilled and understanding of my position. He had an initial consult during which he showed me the entire procedure on a powerpoint presentation and with plastic models of the anatomy and explained in detail what would happen. He showed understanding of my frustration over my failed attempts to stay on a restricted diet and explained why physically this was happening. He was very clear, compassionate and really put me at ease. My post-op office visit went well and I am healing very well. I think that the overall integrated program they have set up for introductory seminars, counselling, follow-up and support is great.

My first impression was great, he is a Mets fan as I. So that broke the ice rather quickly! He listened to my husband and I, went over my history calculated my bmi, and saw how bad my ability to do activities of daily life.rnHe has to be the sweetest doctor that I have met, most doctors who see an over weight patient treat you like dirt. He doesn't.rnrnHis staff, well they were all great! I made friends with Tis over the phone, she understood making appointments was hard for me, because I can't drive very well with my legs as bad as they are. She did everything in her power to get the appointment for me. Thank you Tia.rnrnThe staff goes over all the before and after care, he has nurses and dieticians on his staff in his office can't go wrong.rnrnYes he stated the risk of surgery's if he didn't I wouldn't be going, Dah! rnrnThe best of the bestrnrnI will let you know on May 23rnrnPeace out

My first impression of Dr. Ewing was that he was well educated, soft spoken and handsome(haha). The staff is great, i went for my 1st visit on July 16 2007, he explained everything to me(procedure, possibe complications, post op info). He even had a Sample lapband for me to explore with. The office does have a structured aftercare, 1 week post op on a Monday you go for a wound check and a class with Dana their nurse, she goes over the different stages of food. Six weeks later on a Monday there is another class with the Dietician and your 1st fill (if u had lapband). Overall i believe that Dr. Ewing is a Good surgeon and the office is Great. So far so Good.

I thought he was standoffish during the seminar, but he was warm during our one on one visit. I left with a complete understanding of the procedure and what it entailed. rnrnI was very upset that I had only lost 2lbs one week post op and he really seemed concerned and sympathic toward my reaction.rnrnIn general I was pleased with the office staff and their assistance in this process. What I liked least was that I didn't see him at all after the procedure but I was well looked after. In fact my nurses had the precedure and were so helpful.Aftercare started with the 1st preop visit,I'll meet with the dietician during my next visit.rnrnI'm very pleased overall and have recommended Dr. Schmidt to several friends.rn

MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF HIM WAS THAT HE IS EXTREMELY SMART, HAS AN EXCELLANT BEDSIDE MANNER,AND TRUELY UNDERSTANDS HOW OBESITY IMPACTS YOUR LIFE, HE TAKES TIME TO EXPLAIN THINGS AND IS VERY SUPPORTIVE AND UNDERSTANDING, I WOULD RATE HIM AS EXCELLANT.rnrnTHE OFFICE STAFF IS VERY BUSY BUT THEY FOCUS ON YOUR ISSUES AND ARE VERY FRIENDLY.rnrnI HAVE NO NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT THE DOCTORS OR THEIR PRACTICE IT HAS BEEN A POSITIVE EXPERIANCE.rnrnFUTURE PATIENTS SHOULD KNOW THAT HE IS A KIND UNDERSTANDING PHYSICIAN.rnrnTHE AFTERCARE PROGRAM IS VERY STRUCTURED AND ORGANIZED.rnrnHE WAS UPFRONT ABOUT THE RISK OF THE SURGERY BUT ALSO PUT MY MIND TO EASErnrnI WOULD RATE HIM AS EXCELLANTrnrnHE DEMONSTRATESEXCELLANT SURGICAL COMPETENCE AND EXCELLANT BEDSIDE MANNER.rnTHESE ARE MY PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS OF MY OWN PERSONAL EXPERIANCE AND i AM MASKING NO STATEMENTS ABOUT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE MAY EXPERIANCE.

Dr Trievdi was very easy to talk to. He did not talk above me but in realative terms that i could understand.My surgery went great i had my post op visit today and everything was good to go . His assistant was wonderful her name is Kathleen Connor she is a rn,bsn.she is a wealth of info having once having wls..

About 1 1/2 years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Dr.Trivedi. I had just started working on their bariactric unit @ humc, I saw him and I pulled him to the side and asked him about the lap band surgery. He was so down to earth, kind , friendly, and knowledgable. I knew I could trust this man with my life. I've seen his patients when they come up from the OR and have been able to see how they recover before they go home. I am now 7 days post op and I feel great btw I'm down 16 lbs already.