Spectrum Health Medical Group Lakeshore Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center

Dr. Schram gave me a great first impression and carried it throughout. Bedside manner and competence is exceptional. I started out at 400 pounds and I have lost a total of 236 pounds and I truely believe he saved my Life. Thank you Jon. Kevin Prouty

My surgical experience, both pre and post op, was amazing. Dr Foote was informative, compassionate, and supportive. Without hesitation, he was honest about risks/benefits, and any questions I had. I recommended him to my brother, who also had a great experience. I could not be happier with the results!!

I started my journey on July 25th 2011 my name is Michele and that was the best day of my life. Dr. Jon Schram was my doctor and initally I was at the bariatic center in Ypsilanti Michigan, but have since followed Dr. Schram to Holland. I was simply impressed with this surgeon he was wonderful, all of his staff at both places have exceptional. I remember how gentle Dr. Schram spoke and how encouraging he was prior to and everytime after. I have referred him to all of my co-workers at home hospital that I work at and all of my family and friends as well. I couldnt be happier and I will forever be grateful to Dr. Schram for giving me this new lease on life. I love it!!! Take care everyone and good luck.

Dr. Schram was recommended to me by a co-worker who had had the gastrc sleeve. As a nurse who works in surgery, it is always a task to have surgery done in a hospital that is not your ' home hospital'. I had my first appointment in January and was very impressed. The office staff was amazing in their treatment of me. Dr. Schram is gentle, kind and professional. He answered all my questions. I could not ask for a better doctor.
My sleeve was done on April 9, 2012. I am still off but am doing very well. I mist also comment on the Bariatric ward of Zeeland Hospital. ( a Spectrum facility)). The nures were great. They were understanding and seemed truly excited for me and my sleeve journey.the smiles and kindness were very real and much appreciated. The hospial is very nice- the building is only 6 years old. The rooms are spacious and well appointed.
I would recomend any and everyone entrust their bariatrc surgery to Dr. Schram and his colleagues. Everyone there is rooting for the patient. Best care anywhere!!!

After a long battle with insurance companies, Jan.16 2012 was the start of my new life. Dr. Shram and his office were behind me the from the beginning. I would call and check in if I made the 'cut' regularly and was always treated with kindness and encouragement. Now that I am past the surgery, I have had a wonderful recovery... don't want to jinx it, but I have not had any of the mythical issues. Very low pain in the hospital, and wonderful recovery at home. 12 days out of surgery and I was back to playing volleyball... one of my 'addictions'. The Zeeland facility is close to my home, and was a wonderful and friendly experience. Family was around me and the staff were patient, kind and informative. I really get the feeling that I have a team in my corner. Dr. Schram has an expression that make you feel like you've made him proud. I'm a question person so at my post 2 week when I came in with my notebook of questions he just chuckled, and went down the line answering all my questions regardless of how silly the may have been... they were important to me. So far... the experience is one I would share for anyone thinking of moving their life in a different direction.

I had my Surgery on September 12 2011. I had a wonderful experance, when i arrived at the hospital every one was so nice and helpful. Dr. Schram came to pre op and prayed with my husband and myself, which i want to thank him for that. When i came out of surgery I was not in much pain at all. The nurses on the floor were so kind and helpful the whole time i was there.

I just want to tell Dr. Schram what a wonderful surgern he is, and thank you so very much for giving me my life back.

Dr. Jon Schram gave me confidence in having my procedure done, I was debating this for a long time.
Him and his staff are super freindly and make me feel good about my progress.. My stay in the hospital was great, My daughter came with me I was not expecting an over night stay in the hospital due to the hernia I had Dr Schram said I had to stay over night.. We were unprepared he told the hospital to set my daughter up in my room.. Thank you Dr Schram for being such a great Doctor ,,,not to mention he prayed for me before the surgery...

I have never felt more comfortable with a doctor before! I had my Surgery July 19, 2011. I had the sleeve. Everyone there was so nice and friendly, and made you feel like you were their number one priority. Then I met Dr. Schram. I was not disappointed. answered all of my questions, and made me feel like I was making the right decision! I have never been happier and its only been two weeks, I am already down 46 pounds, and looking at my glass as half full. I am so happy w/ my experience. Have already recommended him to a few people as well who are seeing my success and inquiring :)

I had my Gastric bypass11/2010 I have been very happy with my weight loss, and my new good health. Dr. Schram is a wonderful Doctor. He is great in office and while you are in the hospital. His Holland staff are also nice, they always take my calls and are very helpful, when I go to the office its like seeing old friends. The only complaint I have is his billing, I am a cerified biller, and have found that his billing person has no idea what they are doing, they do not return phone calls, and will tell you they are going to rebill your claim and nothing happens.

Dr. Jon Schram and Staff in Holland were wonderful to me. I would recommend seeing him before weight loss surgery with anyone else.