Spectrum Health Medical Group Lakeshore Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center

Dr. Schram gave a very informative seminar and answered all of my questions. During our one on one visits, I felt like he was always in a hurry and didn't feel that bond that most people seem to have with their surgeons. However, he is a great surgeon and got the job done to perfection and that is what really matters.

I cannot say enough about Dr. Foote. He was wonderful. Very professional and very caring. Great bedside manners and I could just tell that he really cares about his patients! He wants them to succeed. Just like his staff and the other surgeons he works with. They are all wonderful there! I owe everything to their office! Thank you many times over MMPC!

Dr. Schram is a great man. He truly cares about his patients. He was very open about the risks of surgery and the advantages. He answers all your questions and then some :-) rnrnI've now had surgery and just wanted to add that Dr.Schram says a prayer before you go into surgery. Loved that! Very comforting.

my first impression of dr foote was he was very nice and understanding . the staff at mmpc is terrific and very understanding and try and meet all needs , dr foote explained everything form top to bottom i would recommed him to any who is close to grand rapids

Dr. Foote is awesome. I chose him because he performed my friends surgery last year (July 2006) and I decided that I would see him too; since I saw for myself that he did a great job with her.

My first impression of Dr. Foote was very impressive and he was the one that i want to do my surgery. The office staff was excellent. rnDr. Foote is encouraging during pre-op...and was very helpful to me for after surgery care. I was in a wheelchair before surgery and not able to walk on my own. Also, I was very dependent upon 2 kinds of insulin. Dr. Foote seen to it that I got aftercare by sending my to a rehab place for post surgery care and exercise. I was there for 3 weeks and after going home, I was able to have not one but two physical therapists to come to my home to help me learn how to move about my house after being a couch potato. Through all of that I am now active physically, and after losing 82 lbs. I no longer have to take insulin.rnOverall, I rate Dr. Foote 100%....if I had to do it again, I would....knowing how good and comptent Dr. Foote is.rnBoth surgical competence and bedside manner is very important, which Dr. Foote scored very high with me. He is great in following up with aftercare, as it has been one year since I had surgery and will be making my yearly visit to his office.

So far, so good. He is very nice and respectful. He actually said that I was one of the lighter people that he has seen.

Met Dr. Foote at my orientation this week. He is one of 3 surgeons who do the surgerys, so I may or may not have him. He seems to be very p ersonable, funny, and willing to help you with what is best for you.

Jon Schram is wonderful! Not only is he extremely competent, he has a fabulous bedside manner. He genuinely listens and cares about your progress!

My first impression of Dr. Schram was very good. He looked and acted young, but was very knowledgeable and informative. My impression changed for the better. Dr. Schram was very supportive during my journey and his bedside manner was great. All of the office staff was wonderful. I think surgical competence is the most important, but bedside manner follows that.