Cahaba Valley Surgical Group, PC Bariatric Center

HE IS VERY FRIENDLY AND PATIENT. I FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE AROUND HIM AND I TRUST THAT HE WILL TAKE GOOD CARE OF ME

i would just like to add that doctor STAHL is not my doc but he is in the same office as dr. SHERER and he came by to check on me twice. i thought that dr. STAHL was very kind to share his time with someone who is not even his patient.

Dr. Stahl was very patient and thorough. He went through my medical history extensively and my husband, mother in law, and I were extremely impressed.

The office staff was extremely pleasant and honest.

Dr. Stahl did a wonderful job on the day of surgery. I was late going into surgery, because he had to scrub in on an emergency surgery, so my time was supposed to be 11:30 a.m. and ended up being 2:30 p.m. He came to see me in the holding area before I went to surgery and asked if I had any last minute questions and did I understand what was going to happen. He was extremely caring.

After the surgery, he talked to my family and told them what to expect for the first couple of weeks.

I can not speak more highly of Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. I didn't have a single person who was not overly compassionate and helpful.

Dr. Sherer, Dr. Stahl's partner, discharged me from the hospital and was also extremely nice.

Dr. Stahl is a wonderful physician. He is caring and is not a bit cocky or rude to people who are overweight, even though he is skinny!!!!!

I am only 2 days post-op but Dr. Stahl did a fantastic job.

dr. stahl was very honest and straight forward. i liked the fact that he was honest about how he hadnt done many lap procedures, however, he was still reassuring. his office staff was very nice, especially susan, the office manager. they were very thorough and prompt in submitting my paperwork to the ins. co. i was going to dr. clements to begin with & 5 weeks after my office visit, they still hadnt submitted my paperwork. dr.stahls office had it submitted the next week. i really like dr. clements and in all fairness im not sure if he is aware of how incompetent his office staff seems.dr. stahl went over the risks, he seemed very knowledgable about the procedure. he seemed nice and willing to answer any questions. my lap procedure is scheduled for july 2,2001. so far, so good.

When I had my first appointment with Dr. Stahl which was June 12th 2001 it was a very pleasant experience. The staff was friendly and Dr Stahl is wonderful he is really down to earth and friendly. He answered any and all questions that I had to ask. They took BEFORE pictures that was kind of funny I guess. Dr Stahl asks you if you want to take them or not and I agreed to take them. I also met the nicest patients there that made me feel so comfortable there. I felt wonderful after leaving there with all the support offered.I go 06-21-01 for my preadmission testing and surgery will be on 06-28-01. I will keep you posted on my progress.

I have only met Dr. Stahl one time, and I
found him to be upfront and straightforward,
which is what I want. So far everyone in his
office has been great. They seemed as excited
for me as my friends. I liked the location
of his office to the hospital. I feel that I
have made a good decision. I'll know more
after the surgery.
P.S. Dr. Elizabeth Stahl is my primary doctor
and she is the BEST ever!!! I owe her a lot.
I believe Dr. Richard must be special to have
attracted her as his wife.

I had my first visit with Dr. Stahl today May 29. I only had to wait about 5 minutes and his staff was very nice and helpful. Dr. Stahl was very professional and he answered all my questions with confidence and in terms I could understand. I am now at phase II, the insurance waiting phase.
I am convinced this is the surgeron for me.
God Bless you all.

Dr. Sthals is my doctor he seems very caring.
Very nice and pleasant.
I like him even more now.
Very friendly and helpful.Well worth the 2 1/2 hour drive it takes us.
I didn't like the going home instructions after surgery they weren't very complete.
Make a list of questions you want to know and he will answer them.
My first visit after surgery will be friday I expect to learn more then

He gav eme a pretty good profile of good and bad points of the surgery.

I would recomend him to anyone for this surgery.


He is a great surgen and he has a good bedside mannor.

My first impression of Dr. Stahl was how nice he was. The office staff was so NICE, and that means so much to me.
He emphasized the risk, and the aftercare.
I rate him as a A++++

4/07/01
I had my first appointment with Dr.Stahl on 3/19/01 .I found him to be very nice and took a great deal of time with me. He answered all of my questions. He explained the risks and the honest expectations for this surgery. I feel extremely comfortable w/him.I would like to know a little more about the hospital.I found his office staff nice,especially his nurse.I hope to have approval soon.
4/25/01
I have a surgery date!!!! Finally!!!! I feel like I have been trying to pulling eye teeth. I have known for two weeks that the insurance approved my surgery and Dr Stahl's office only received my letter YESTERDAY. That was after I called the insurance company three times. If any of you experience the same problem, just be nice but persistant. My surgery is scheduled for May 7th. That is less than two weeks.I go next week for pre-op testing. I will update after that.
5/2/01
Iwent today to have my pre-op testing today. The ladies at the Surgery Center were great. I feel comfortable with them taking care of me Monday.MONDAY! I can't believe that. Thanks for the support that I have received. My daughter is going to update on Tuesday. Keep me in your prayers.
5/12/01
Well, it's over!!!!!!! I am doing great!!! I am having some soreness in my upper stomach but otherwise I am great.
This was he most incredible experience. I don't believe that my faith has ever been stronger. I did have a problem Monday evening after I got to ICU.I had to go to ICU because of sleep apnea. I began to cough up a lot of stuff and it was really bloody. The nurses jumped on the situation and made sure I was okay. The problem we believe came from the tubes that were put down my nose and throat and I was retaining some fluid. I spent 2 days in ICU and then went to the floor.I went home on Friday morning. I can't think of anything but great things to say about Dr Stahl and the hospital. I really got the best care. Eating as not been a problem so far. I haven't been sick but it does hurt a little when I eat. I have had grits, mashed potatoes, eggs, toast and jello. The best thing and the easiest thing to go down was a half of a turkey sandwich on lite bread. Go figure!! I will update as soon as I can. THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!!

I was really impressed with Dr Stahl he was
very knowledgable, patient, and when I aked a
question he did not know the answer to he went and asked another doctor so that he gave me good information. I trust him and I will use him for my lap surgery. I am already appoved and just have to change insurance info. They will call tommorrow with
surgery date I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!! I would
recommend Dr Stahl to anyone, His nurse was
really nice and Susy was okay to but the lady at the reception window Jan I think, could use an attitude adjustment. My surgery has been scheduled for May 4th 2001!!!!!!!