DMC Harper Bariatric Medicine Institute Bariatric Center

I haven't had an appointment yet but did go to a seminar given by him. VERY knowledgeable, very businesslike but with a sense of humor. Dr. Wood stress this is a life long committment on both parts yours,his staff & himself.
I have had a lot of contact with the people in the office Liz & Joyce were very helpful & willing to answer all my questions. They have been very people friendly

I FINALLY get to meet him on 2/20/01!!!! I had to wait for approval from my insurance company before these people will even see you. I did not like that so much, but I certainly understand! Debbie at his office is the BEST!!!! She has been an absolute angel and I owe her sooo much for helping me!!!!

I first met Dr. Wood at one of his seminars, and then again a another seminar prior to my first visit with him on 6-30-00 at the Jackson office. Dr. Wood is very knowledgable and answers all the questions that you have and more. I find him very quiet and not a very talkative person on a person to person level. The only negative comments that I have is that you have to wait for over an hour when you visit him in the office, I have gone three times and each time had to wait over an hour. And the hospital that the surgery is done at is very bad when it comes to customer service.

I Actually met his partner first Dr. Sapala. He was nice and explained the procedure to me thoughly. Always open for questions. I met Dr. Wood the day of surgery, only because of my insurance conditions to have the surgery before the end of the year [my sx date was 12-21-00]. the insurance company approved It on 12-19-00, and guess what Dr. Wood was to be on Vacation the week between Christmas and New Year's. So the Jackson office [Debbie esp and Marilyn] and Joyce at the Sterling Heights office hussled and managed to get me scheduled before the end of the year, Thank You Ladies. I still don't know too much about Dr. Wood but I am looking forward to it, he appeared very nice and knowledgable in the hospital. So far so good with my surgery

I met Dr. Wood on December 11th. He was an hour late but other than that he was wonderful!! He is very warm and extremely knowledgeable. I like the office staff in Jackson, but the staff in Sterling Hts doesn't seem as knowledgeable. I had questions about my prep that she couldn't answer. Overall I would rate my experience as an 8.

I HAVE NOT MET DR. WOOD AS OF THIS DATE. I MET WITH DR. SAPALA ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2000. BECAUSE OF MY INSURANCE MIXUP, I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO WAIT UNTIL A REFERRAL IS DONE BY MY DOCTOR. DR. SAPALA WAS A WONDERFUL DOCTOR. HE EXPLAINED EVERYTHING VERY THROUGHLY TO MYSELF AND MY HUSBAND. I FELT VERY COMFORTABLE WITH HIM AND HE EXPLAINED THE PROCEDURE SO WE COULD UNDERSTAND WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN AND THE RESULTS HE EXPECTED AND THE WORK AHEAD OF ME. HE WAS VERY HONEST WITH ME. I WILL LET YOU KNOW WHAT I FOUND OUT ABOUT DR. WOOD'S ONCE I HAVE HAD A CHANCE TO MEET HIM. I GUESS THAT WON'T BE UNTIL I HAVE CONFORMATION FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY. SAY A LITTLE PRAYER FOR ME. THANKS

ONE MORE LITTLE NOTE. THEY HAD THE WRONG INFORMATION FOR MY INSURANCE SO I CRIED ALL THE WAY HOME, BUT I KNOW IT WILL HAPPEN, JUST HAVE TO BE PATIENT.

I met with Dr. Wood on Friday, December 16, 2000, and he was a wonderful man. He explained every thing were throughly and let me know the short term -- long term problems that could occur and what to expect with the new me. He was great.

MY FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH DR.WOOD I WAS KEPT WAITING 2 1/2 HOURS. BUT WHEN I FINALLY MET WUTH HIM HE WAS VERY NICE AND VERY INFORMATIVE ABOUT THE SURGERY. THE OFFICE STAFF ARE ALL VERY FRIENDLY. I WOULD RATE MY CARE BY DR. WOOD SO FAR AS AN 7.

Dr Michael Wood is a man who inspires complete confidence. He is a very soft-spoken man who is completely honest about the surgery. He presented the surgery to me in a manner I could understand, noting all of the possible complications and risks (both short term and long term) as well as the solutions to them, and answered all of my questions, encouraging me to call if I have any more. The staff was very nice and accomodating as well. Aftercare is emphasized strongly and I was given a very comprehensive guide to post op nutrition and care. I was also strongly encouraged to attend support groups, which I will do. They follow their patients for life,including annual checkups.
I highly recommend Dr Wood.

I haven't met him yet...My fily doctor referred me to him...I made the first call...They sent me the papers i need to get the referral process going...The woman that i talked to on the phone was very helpful....I have to get my emotional exam done...and an ulcer exam...I will keep everyone updated..:)

Initial apt. went well. He was very knowledgable. His staff is first rate. They have helped me and been very encouraging. They have performed with the utmost profesionalism!