Atrium Health Bariatric Center

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Dr. Bauman is a very nice, yet stern man. He gets to the point and doesn't waste any time. His staff is good and will help you in any way needed. You never feel like you are bugging them when you have a question. Overall I am completely satisfied with Dr. Bauman and his staff.

My surgeon comes highly recommended! I first met him at a orientation meeting. He was so nice and willing to answer even the dumbest questions. His office staff was just as nice. No matter how many times I called I always got a call back or an answer right away, almost like I was the only patient calling. He is very straight forward and to the point he did not make anything sound like it was going to be easy. He went over the risks of my surgery at every office visit. I rate him on a scale of one to ten a big PHAT 10!!! His bedside manner makes me feel like I am in the best of care.

I met with Dr. Kuwada today for my one on one. I was very pleased with how informative he and his staff was. I feel very comfortalbe with Dr. Kuwada performing my surgery. The office is very organized and the staff if very caring and understanding. Not one moment did I ever feel rushed during my consult.This was the most important thing to me. I do not feel as though I am just a number.

Everthing went great 2 nights in the hospital and feeling great 1 week later. I am amazed by how well I feel and how I have experienced no side effects another than a diminished appetite. It's been wonderful.

He is a very straight forward, no nonsense man. He is very adamant about aftercare and holds Support Groups monthly. rnrnA tape was watched regarding the surgery, the possible risks, the needed steps to insure your success in keeping your weight off.

Dr Gersin did a wonderful job for my lap-band surgery. He answered all questions from the beginning of the journey up until and after surgery. He was very prompt about calling when I had questions after surgery to make sure everything was going okay. The surgery incisions have healed very nicely and with only a small amount of pain at the port site (to be expected). All in all, I am very happy with Dr Gersin for my lap-band procedure. I do wish there had been a bit more response in communication from his office when I had to call prior to surgery. They did respond, but sometimes it was a week or so later. After surgery, their resopnse was very quick.

I became a patient of Dr. Bauman's one week ago. I had my LapBand surgery done in Mexico. After 5 weeks I developed a problem with the port incision. When I called his office and asked if he would see me the response was YES. Never did Dr. Bauman ask me why I went to Mexico, didnt look at me with that look of disbelief (as the other doctors in ER did) never once did I feel like he wasnt concerned for my well-being. He saw a patient that needed his expertise and help and was there to give it. Dr. Bauman is truly a caring, physician. I have worked in the operating room for 30 years, this type of physician is far and few to come by. I am glad I did. During my discharge visit with him at the hospital, I said, I am truly grateful to him for taking me as his patient, he simply said, \"I am glad I could help\". There is nothing more to say. Thank you, Pat Catania

I had WLS with Dr. Bauman exactly two years ago today and it was the beginning of a new life for me. In the first year I lost150 pounds (from 315 to 165). The second year I lost an additional 5 pounds and feel that I could fairly easily lose about 10 more if I decided to because maintaining my weight loss has been easy. I wear a size 8-10 in slacks. I have never had any complications. I recommend Dr. Bauman as a surgeon and WLS as a viable option to control weight and improve health. I waterskiied this summer after an absence of 30 years! I got up on the first try both times. I am able to hike, dance, skate, ski, etc. comfortably without getting out of breath or having foot, knee, hip, or back pain. I feel reborn. I do wish I could afford plastic surgery because my skin shows the effects of years of obesity, but it's a small price to pay for feeling healthy and being able to live a normal life. I thank God every day for Dr. Bauman and this surgery. Dr. Bauman's staff was wonderful, especially the nutritionist. He has a structured program, but I never made any of the support group meetings. He strongly emphasizes exercise, group meetings, and follow-up. I moved to another area a few months after the surgery, so I wasn't able to do all the follow-up, but he and his practice did such a good job educating me, that I have done fine. In a sugeon, competence is what matters most, and I believe I had a superb surgeon.

I met Dr. Bauman for my consultation, and was very impressed, I expected him to be reserved and very to the point. He was very nice, and kinda laid back but not too much. I have confidence in what he has instructed. He even made my husband feel more confortable about this surgery. Which put both of us at ease. The office staff are wonderful. I'm glad I made the decision to go with Dr. Bauman.