Spectrum Health Medical Group Lakeshore Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center

My surgeon will be Dr.Schram at Barix in Yipsilani, MI. I met him for initial consult in March 2009. I liked him. i felt really confident that he knew what he was doing, and i trust that he will take good care of me. I only just got OHIP approval for coverage, so i am waiting on a surgery date. I guess I'll be a better judge of him later right? But seriously, i have really good feelings about him, seems really competent, caring, and he has a sense of humour, which i find really important in a doctor, because it lightens me up a bit as i tend to be a major worry wart!!!!

I thought he was great. he talked to both me and my husband and explained all the procedures that were available to me. On the day of surgery he was very comforting and when I couldn't have the band due to complications and had the sleeve instead he explained all to my family very well. When he told me about it later he made it very clear and it was fine. I found every person at the office that I have dealt with so far to be very helpful and courteous. Aftercare and pre-op seem to be very important. they gave me the impression that if I wouldn't cooperate then they would not perform my surgery. I was impressed by that. I would recommend them for anyone and have already to a couple of people who have expressed an interest. I think they have given what has turned out to be an accurate description of life after surgery so far. Since it is a long drive for us they have been very accomodating in their scheduling as well to save us extra trips.

I was very, very pleased with Dr. Foote and would recomend him to anyone i knew that was looking at weight loss surgery.

I actually change surgeons to Dr. Schram after meeting him and just deciding he had the best bedside manner.rnDidn't change I still think he's great and he has a warm smile that lets you know he's taking care of you.rnBariatric Treatment Centers was great, everyone friendly.rnThere was nothing I didn't like.rnIf you choose him as your surgeon you won't be disappointed.rnAfter care was great, very concise.rnHe does.rnExplained the risk but for me there was no worry.rnon a scale of 1 to 10, I'd say he's got to be an 11...lolrnAll of these, but trust is your biggest factor in depending on your surgeon and I couldn't have trusted him more.

Dr. Schram was the most amazing person when I was going through this. He took the time to meet with my boyfriend and I one on one and answered all of our questions without delay. He did follow-up calls with my after my surgery and even let me take a picture with him the last time I was there.

I have never met a doctor with such a gentle and caring bedside manor. I could never have found a better surgeon to handle my procedure.

Dr Schram is an 11 out of 12 and anyone who is lucky enough to have him for a surgeon should jump on the chance!!!

Dr Foote is great! He's very attentive-never makes me feel rushed or uncomfortable when I'm talking to him. Grand Health Partners has a great pre-op & post-op program, altho it would be helpful to have dieticians familiar w/the \"diet\" necessaties of a ds'er. Dr Foote & the physician asst's certainly understand the needs(or non-needs) of the ds'er, but the nut's do not! Thank goodness for OH!

My very first impression of Dr. Schram he greeted everyone with a nice welcoming smile. He took the time to get to know me and also my family. I enjoyed my first appt. with Dr Schram; He was able to give me a better understanding of the process from start to finish. He also suggested other options that are available for me to consider. he was able to answer all my questions and concerns. His staff was extremely helpful! They made me feel very welcome and comfortable to ask any questions. I had additional questions that I had forgotten to ask Dr. Schram during my appt I was able to ask his staff and they had all of the answers. Talk about reassuring… It’s so nice to know you will have people in the office that can help you out with almost everything you might need.

My first impression of Dr. Foote was good. He was very informative and answered all my questions. I only got to meet him 1 time before surgery which stinks, but he was very nice. I don't care for his staff, they are rude, don't return calls and don't followup and really slow. So you have to be one them right away. Even the followup care - has been excellenet. I am glad I picked up, because he uses dissolving staples and another technique that is new.

Dr. Foote is an amazing surgeon who obviously has a great passion for his work! He was kind and informative and very patient with me at my pre op appointment and at the hospital. Make sure you understand that you only see him in a one on one, one time before surgery so have your list ready! The office staff is great. Aftercare is a must. They have endless support groups you may attend! Dr. Foote has a great bedside manner and I had complete confidence in him as a surgeon.

Dr Foote, was awsome I have lost over 218 lbs in 4 years.