Spectrum Health Medical Group Lakeshore Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center

Very nice and patient-he had time for every question -even the hard to ask ones too!Very clear on most everthing-very helpful reassuring my husband I will be fine.He made me feel like a real person-not just someone who is out of coltrol. He will tell you the truth, sometimes you dont want to hear it but you need to her the term "obese"-then you know its time to get serious and do some thing about your self.He seems to be caring and compassionate.He knows that youre a still a person even though you may not feel like it sometimes. I would give him a 10!

Dr. Schram was very nice, and very helpful.. he answered all of my questions, and explained everything very well. I think the best thing I've read about him so far is that he prayed with a patient and their family before he did their surgery. Knowing that God is guiding my surgeons hands is very comforting to me!! His office staff were friendly and made me feel welcome. He made it very clear how important aftercare is. You are monitored for life if you have surgery at BTC.. blood tests yearly etc. He came to talk to me right before surgery, and prayed with me.. it really helped me relax, and helped my family also.. God handpicked this surgeon for me! :o)

At first I was skeptical.. it's not easy for me to trust a doctor I don't know about. I was extremely impresses to find out that he is a beliver. When he prayed with me before surgery - that was the biggest comfort I could have received at that time. His continuing concern and caring bedside manner has been an asset to him. The staff at the office (and at the hospital) appear dedicated and nurturing. The doctor and his staff are on the same page - the scruitiny for preparation and aftercare is expressed clearly and firmly. I've not had any complications and have had a great experience so far. He's a 10 in my book! I applaud him for his surgical competence and bedside manner.

1. my surgeon is a very thourough man with great education. he is a good christian man, he even prays with you before surgery.
2. it is very easy to get side tracked when others dont agree with this procedure...this is your decission not theirs, pray on it and put it in the lords hands.
3. the staff was awesome they made me feel like i was at home.
4. everything was great.
5. he encourages you to ask as many questions as you would like.
6. greatly emphasizes it....that a good thing.
7. yes
8. straight forward and honest about all risks and complications.....if asked he does tell you if he has had any problems and if so what.
9. on a scale from 1-10 i rate him a 10.
10. both are great.

I have only met with my surgeon, Dr. Schram, one time, and I was very impressed with his willingness to spend the time to make sure I was informed. I know many doctors, especially specialists, who seem to barely be able to take the time to learn your name. However, my visit with Dr. Schram felt more like I was having a relaxed conversation with a friend.
I never felt pressured about having the surgery -- he made me feel like this was MY decision, not his. He explained the surgery in detail, yet simply enough for me to follow. He explained many of the risks I had already heard of, and he strongly emphasized the importance of the aftercare program. He even gave a long list of support groups in the area, and even gave me the name of this site for information and support.
Overall, I believe that I have made the right choice in surgeons and trust him 110% to help me start on my weight loss journey.

I've only talked to him once but he was so kind and explained everything to me. I was very impressed.
also my roommate just had the surgery with him and she was so happy with him. She just couldn't say enough about him. I like the fact that they have such a wonderful aftercare program. He keeps track of you the rest of your life. They don't just operate and leave you flapping in the breeze.

I really liked Dr. Baty/Csorba. He was friendly, professional and talked to me like a human being with words I could understand. Unfortunately, he isn't able to do my surgery. My new surgeon is Dr. Jon Schram. He is at BTC in Holland. I will be having my procedure at the hospital in Grand Haven. I met Dr. Schram on Friday, July 12, 2002. He is a very nice, caring and yet professional man. I was totally comfortable with him and was able to ask some questions that came up after my first consultation in Ypsilanti. The staff in his office were the best. They were all so helpful and friendly. I know I will be in good hands with Dr. Schram.

Dr. Schram was wonderful! I am so lucky to have had him for my surgery. He was very sensitive and answered most of my questions before I even had to ask. Very thorough. I highly recommend him to anyone. His staff is as wonderful as he is. Always courteous and friendly and happy to answer even the silliest of questions.

I had my intial consult with Dr. Schram on 5/10/02. I liked him and his demeanor immediately. He was very thorough and factual about the procedure and made it clear that weight loss would be a clear reflection of how well the eating restrictions were followed post-op. After my appointment with Dr. Schramm, I referred (once again) to the wonderful obesityhelp.com website and read comments from other patients. It appears my first impressions were right! His staff have been very helpful and pleasant to work with. I'm looking forward to updating this area after surgery to let everyone know about his bedside manner.

I have meet Dr. Schram once and that was at my consult, he seems really nice. I am sceduled for surgery on April 16th at 8am I will be the second one in.
Well I am back from surgery, Doctor Shram is wonderful, he has a good bed side manner, and he even prays with you before surgery... I had no problems, I gained 13 lbs, but that was from the IV's I got, but I lost that plus 1 1/2 lbs when I left....If I had to do the surgery again, I would do it and have Dr. Schram.