Cahaba Valley Surgical Group, PC Bariatric Center

Dr Sherer was recomended to me by someone that my sister knew. He and his wife had used Dr. Sherer. It was important to me that I was going to a Christian Doctor. Dr. Sherer was very understanding and very helpful answering all the questions that I had for him. I feel confident that he knew what he was talking about.

The staff at Dr. Sherer's office was real nice and I was s glad that the woiting room was not packed when I was there. I did not hav to wait a long tim but whn I went to he back Dr. Sherer took his time explaining and conforting me with my decision.

Dr Sherer stressed to me the risks of thissurgery nd te complications that could arise. He laid it all on the line and left no stone unturned.

He sugested to me that I become involved wth a small support group or proceed with some type of counseling for my own benefit.

I will have to update you as to bedside manner-etc--when I have my surgery.

2/11/03: I have an appt with Dr Stahl on July 11, 2003. They have a 5 mos waiting list. I guess that is good....hopefully it means that he is so good, people are willing to wait!! :)
******4/11/03: I changed my Dr to Dr. Sherer because they were able to move my appt up to May 20th. I am so excited. The change in surgeon is no big deal...I would gladly see any of the 3 in this group! :) ******5/20/03: I really like Dr. Sherer. He is a very personable person and seems like an extremely competent surgeon. I am very happy with my decision. Dr. Sherer spent a good deal of time talking to me and answered all my questions. Prior to him coming in, I had a consultation with Matt. He was also very nice and informative. It was an overall excellent experience.

I liked Dr. Stahl when I met him. He was up front with me about everything and my surgery went as he had explained it to me. I did fine during surgery and have done great since then. He didn't give much info after the surgery or maybe it was me,, I had researched everything so much that i new what was to be expected and what to do so i guess i can't blame that on him. Not having any complication I haven't seem him but once since my surgery,I see his nurse every 3 months and am schedules to see Dr.Stahl next month for 1 year check up. His nurses have been very good and hav answered any question i have put to them.I would use Dr. Stahl again if need be.

My impression is that he is very caring and precise. I feel very comfortable knowing he is doing my surgery.

Office staff was very nice and helpful to me.

He strongly emphasized after care and was upfront about the surgical risks during my visit.

The only thing I didnt like was his office location-too far from my house and work in my opinion.

I will give an overall rating after the surgery

My first impression of Dr. sheere was that he was kind and belived in the lord and he was willing to do what he could to help me get my life back. My impression did change as time went on I became more and more pleased with him and the staff. His staff was very friendly and pleasant to me and most helpful and they answered many question for me also. I haave recommended him to many people because he is a very good doctor and a good person who belives in the lord and that is important to me. Dr. Sheere did not sugar coat the risk nor the danger of the surgery it shocked me he was so upfront with it but at the same time he was concerned and showed it and let me know that I could have my life back with the right food and help from friends and family. Dr. Sheere has both great bedside manner and sugerical manners. In the hospital he made sure that I was taken care of and that he was still concerned and that helped me a lots.

MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF DR RICHARD STAHL WAS THAT HE WAS A COMPASSIONATE UNDERSTANDING MAN,BUT IVE BEEN INFORMED BY HIS STAFF THAT I AM NOT WORTHY OF HAVING THIS SURGERY,MY LIFE IS NOT AS IMPORTANT AS SOMEONE WHO HAS NOT SOUGHT HELP FOR EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS. I DO NOT DESERVE HELP FOR BEING OBESE,I AM NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO HAVE THIS SURGERY,IT IS JUST BETTER OFF THAT ANYONE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES JUST DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I havent really met him or his staff as of yet. I just sent in my initial paperwork with my PCP's referral today. Hopefully soon his office will call with an appointment date and things will move quickly from that point forward.

I LOVED DR. STAHL FROM THE START. HE IS A VERY GOOD CHRISTIAN MAN AND HIS SURGICAL TEAM IS RANKED #1 IN THE SOUTHEAST FOR THIS TYPE SURGERY ( THE MAIN REASON I CHOSE HIM).
THE OFFICE STAFF WAS VERY GOOD ALSO. NO PROBLEMS. MY FAMILY REALLY LOVED THE WAY THAT HE CALLED TO THE WAITING ROOM EVERY HOUR AND LET THEM KNOW HOW THINGS WERE PROGRESSING, AND WHEN THE OTHER PROBLEM WAS FOUND, HE GOT THE GYNECOLOGIST (DR. HEAD) IN THEY HAD A SOLUTION BEFORE THEY EVER SAW MY FAMILY. THEY WERE VERY CONFIDENT AND IT PUT MY FAMILY AT EASE. BEFORE YOU GO TO SEE HIM THE FIRST TIME YOU HAVE ALREADY READ AND FILLED OUT A BOOKLET ABOUT THE RISKS. THEN HE SITS AND LETS YOU ASK ALL THE QUESTIONS YOU WANT. I RATE HIM AS A 15 ON A SCALE OF 10. HE HAS BOTH A GREAT BEDSIDE MANNER AND SURGICAL COMPETENCE. THE ONLY THING HE COULD DO BETTER IS MORE AFTER CARE FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT. SINCE I HAVEN'T BEEN SICK AT ALL I HAVEN'T NEEDED IT BUT I AM SURE THERE ARE THOSE WHO DO.

Dr. Sherer was very open and honest concerning risk and possible complications from the surgery.

Dr Stahl was Very Professional And So was His Staff. I Am Fully Comfortable With Him Doing My Surgery