DMC Harper Bariatric Medicine Institute Bariatric Center

I never know how to write these, but I wanted to let people know about Dr. Wood. From the first phone call I knew I made the right decision to go to him. His office staff is very helpful, knowledgable, eager to help in anyway to get you approved. Not once did I feel like I was bothering them with my million questions and phone calls. They did everything for me to get me approved with my insurance. rn The first visit to his office was long but informative. You site down at a group session and learn about everything you ever want to know about the procedure, your diet, your life after procedure. They give you recipes, lists of everything you will need after the surgery to help prepare you so you have it when you get home. When I met Dr. Wood for the one on one, he was caring, funny, down to earth type of dr. Wasn't in a hurry even though he had a lobby full of people waiting to see him. He makes you feel like your his own patient. My husband was with me and even he was impressed on how he treated us. Most dr's are in and out of the room in less then 2 minutes and don't care if your scared or have questions but not Dr wood. He takes his time to make sure you understand everything thats going to happen. rn Heres a link to a video that was done on him and shows part of the surgery. http://www.dmc.org/VideoLibrary/?Library=1&VideoID=47. rn He is a perfectionist when it comes to surgery. He demands it with himself and with anyone who works with him. He makes sure that anyone who is working in the OR knows the procedure as well as him. He also has a set of people that he works with and only them. rn His bedside manner and surgical competence are both excellant. He cares so much about each of his patients. He don't want to see any in pain and will do what he can to minimize the pain and discomfort. I don't know what else i could write to express how excellent of a dr he is. Theres a spot on this page saying that no person can be the \"best\" in all aspects, thats wrong. I can't think of anything negative to say about him or his office staff. rnI think if I was asked to describe Dr. Wood in 1 word, that word would to be hero. He saved my life. I don't know how I could ever repay him for what he did for me and my family. rnrn

My first impression was that he knew his stuff.rnSo far my impression has not changed.rnHis staff is so professional, friendly, and patient love them. I dont have any complaints today. He gives you the desired amount of time you need with him and he is willing to answer all of your questions and does not rush you. He constantly emphasizes aftercare. He give you all the information you will need on the aftercare. He spent a lot of time talking with us about th erisk of surgery. Right now I fill very comfortable with the fact that he is going to perform my surgery, He has a great bedside manner and I will get back with you all and tell you everything else that is great about him after my surgery.

His great, it just got better, they are wonderful, I dont know, he believes in wjat he does, greatly, yes, he was honest and up front, 10 - great, both are needed and great to have.

My Lap band surgeon was Dr. Michael Wood, but he was affiliated with CORI centers at the time (2006). He has since started his own practice with Dr. Jamokay Taylor. I was very please with Dr. Wood IN THE BEGINNING. He was informative, encouraging, he had a great sense of humor, and a great bed side manner. My surgery went well and my visit at Harper was great! Dr. Wood visited me post surgery (a holiday) and answered all of my questions. Dr. Wood lost his appeal after many, many canceled appointments and long waits in the waiting room. Dr. Wood failed to order lab work on me until a year after my surgery. I didn't know I was supposed to have had it immediately post surgery. It took me over a year to even get my second adjustment and I had to go to Dr. Taylor to get it because Dr. Wood kept cancelling his appointments. Dr. Wood only does lap band adjustments on Fridays and only once a month and still can't keep those appointments. I am so disappointed because I had heard so many good things about him. It is devastating when you count on your surgeon to maintain your band and be available for follow-up and they are not! Maybe he was good when he was with CORI, but in his own practice I think that he is being pulled in too many directions at once and the patients are suffering. These are just my personal impressions of my own personal experience and I am making no statements about what other people may experience.

Dr. Wood was concerned and informativernFRIENDLY AND PRCISE still waiting for a surgery date. I am very confident with Dr. Wood. I'm going all the way. SURGICAL UPDATE~~~~~~~~~~I HAVE NOT SEEN DR. WOOD SINCE SURGERY. I have been seeing his assistant Dr. Taylor. My appointment w/Dr. Wood is coming up maybe I will see my surgeon lol. I had a succesful surgery without complications.

My first impression of Dr. Wood: He seems kind and highly engaged with his patients. He was informative and conveyed experience in his session with the group and with me. I was comfortable and remained relaxed during the initial consultation. The nursing staff is friendly and accommodating. I cannot say much more because if this experience had not been this way I would not have chosen Dr. Wood.

Dr. Wood was wonderful and very good to my family.

Dr Micheal Wood gave a friendly and professional first impresssion. He was knowledgeable about the various WLS procedures and took the time to explain the pros and cons of each. His staff at the \"Cori Center\" was friendly and prompt with returning call about any questions I had before and afer the office visit. He is a skillled surgeon and my surgery went smoothly. However the follow up care after sugery through the Cori Center was inadequate. I was basicly left to find my own follow up suppport group. But the scale was still going down-- so I didn't bother. Now 3 years later; I actually place lack of support fom the center as one of the reasons that I have regained some of my weight. Since my surgery the Cori Center has closed.

I was really impressed with Dr. Wood's office staff. I called to inquire about VSG surgery, which started the ball rolling toward approval. It was great to have information about what is required so I could do what I have to do before my first consultation. I will attend a group support session on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.

My first impression of Dr. Wood was warmth and has remained the same..Dr. Wood makes you feel like you are his only patient and what you feel, think, etc. MATTERS. I can't think of one thing I dislike about Dr.Wood. If there is one thing to know about Dr. Wood he has a lot of patients but, each one is special. aftercare is a MUST with Dr. Wood he has a wonderful program specialist to follow in his office. Dr. Wood is 100% !