Spectrum Health Medical Group Lakeshore Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center

So far I am really happy with my surgeon and his office. I have appointments scheduled for 2 wk post op, 6 wks post op, 3 mo, 6 mo & 1 yr. They have their own dietian, exercise guru, behavorist (sp) and more. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. The support groups are well structured and moderated.rnrnI have no complaints so far with him or his staff.

Dr Schram did a great job in my surgery, he is a gifted surgeon. The most important thing that he did was to hold me accountable for what I do with the tool I now possessed.

When I first met Dr. Schram I was comfortable right away. He made me feel safe and secure. He went over everything I needed to know about going in to surgery. On the day of surgery her came in to see me before we got started and asked if I was ok and if I had any questions or concerns. Just before he left me to go and get ready...he said a prayer! I will NEVER forget that. I have never had an experience like that. I would recommend ( and have) that anyone I know and love go to see Dr. Schram if they had questions about RNY weightloss surgery. Dr. Schram had the best bedside manner of any doctor I have ever had and I want to thank him for giving me my life back!!!

My first impression was that I liked him and I liked the way he treated me. He answered all my questions and was patient with me. I think the surgical aftercare was fine, but the support from the nutritionist was lacking a lot. I would have liked to have been able to goto weekly meetings or biweekly meeting to weigh in or just talk about that I am doing wrong. One booklet just did not cut it for me in this department. I think this could definately be improved upon. rnrnDr. Schram did a wonderful job and I am completely happy with the surgery he performed and I think he has both surgical competence and bedside manner.

Dr. Schram seems personable, knowledgeable and realistic.

I immediately felt comfortable with the program and staff. The facility effectively meets the needs of its patients, although the first floor bathroom is not fat friendly :) guess that is the "after" bathroom.

I have reservations about the lack of communication from his office, I didn't expect to be hand-held but I was concerned about the lack of communication I've received while meeting the pre-op conditions.

Fortunately I have supportive & persistent friends who continuously called on my behalf, and I finally received my surgery date. June 29, 2009!

Hopefully the lack of communication will not continue during after-care. I feel the staff my have been caught off guard by my determination, and how quickly I completed the pre-op conditions.

I still believe this is a good program with good, well trained people.

Dr Schram, along with his office staff, are professional, friendly and direct. I highly recommend him. His surgical competencies and skills are excellent. Dr Schram's bedside manner is the best I have ever seen in my nursing career. You won't be disappointed (unless you choose to be); instead, you will be in great hands as he prays with you before surgery.

My first impression of Dr Schram, was positive, he put me at ease as soon as I shook his hand.
The staff from the Barix Clinic were very helpful and explained to me what was going to happen, I was very impressed.
When Dr Schram, did explained the full procedure in our group, he held nothing back. He let you know what you need to do and explained it in terms that everyone understood. Not medical simple english terms. All in all his explanation in the group forum and his one on one with me, allowed me to make my decision there and then that this is exactly what I need to do and he is the surgeon that I would want to perform this procedure on me.
Overall Dr Schram 's rating was 100%, I would recommend him to others and I still have not been approved for my surgery so I cannot at this time comment on his bedside manner, but will once approval and surgery date has been finalized.

I was introduced to Dr. Foote during the orientation process and was very impressed with his knowledge and the sense of competence I got from him. He works with Grand Health Partners his staff is wonderful to work with when ever you asked a question they always responded in a manner that you were the first person to ever ask the question. They have a whole program set up for aftercare that is a for 1 year following your surgery so that I understand what will happening with my body and what foods I will to be eating at the different stages of post of. I found Dr. Foote to be very straight forward and discussed all the risks of this type of surgery RNY. He even discuss other options and let me make the final decision.....rnI was so well informed and educated that on the day of my surgery I was not ever nervous.rnrnI believe surgical competence is what matter most to me, however, Dr. Foote has a very good bed side manner.

The first time I saw Dr. Kam he was rushed, he had an emergency waiting for him. What I seen was good and I thought he was thorough. So as far as judging him I can't and won't. I haven't met him and won't again until my surgery date. I have heard some great things about this Dr. I think his office staff is wonderful.. all of them and thank them for all their help so far.rnrnI saw Dr. Kam today for my after surgery check up. He is a wonderful surgeon and a very nice Dr. I really am glad I was able to have him as my dr.rnrnThank you Dr. Kam!rnrnOne more thing, I'd like to wish Dr. Kam much success in his future. I will miss him as my Dr. rnrnSince Dr. Kam left I am now using Dr. Schram at Barix.rnrnHe is great!.. he knows what I need and when.. if I ask for a tweak that's what I get.. and as far as hitting the *right spot*.. he doesn't have to poke around to find my port.. I am very happy with Dr. Schram..

He is knowledgeable and kind at my consultation.

My husband had him for surgery in July of 2008, and I was impressed that he actually prayed with him prior to surgery. It was nice.

Aftercare is important. 3 week, 6 week checkups, as well as bloodwork and lab work at 3 months, 6months, 9 months and a year. I went with my hubby for his checkups and Dr. Schram included me as family in the aftercare. He is very thorough.

I would rate him a 10 out of 10 stars. He is competent, and kind.

No negatives to share about him. I have yet to go through aftercare or surgery, that is in about 3 days!