Comprehensive Weight Loss Center at Emory Decatur Hospital Bariatric Center

'Dr. Steinberg did very well with the procedure and answered all of my questions. rnrnAs for aftercare ... that is yet to be seen

He was very nice and seemed very caring. His office staff is very nice and polite. He went through everything I needed to do before the surgery and made sure that both myself and my husbands questions were all answered.

I thought he had excellent bedside manners.

I have done three years of research, so I have had very little questions, regarding the surgery.

Dr. Steinberg is great to work with! Good skills communicating with patient, shares information. When I had a complication while in Chicago he worked with the surgeon and staff there to facilitate a surgical repair for a bowel obstruction.
Post-surgery it's easy to get in to see him if you have a problem or issue. He's not hesitant to schedule follow-ups if there's any kind of concern.
He has my highest recommendation!

my first impression of Dr.Steinberg was that he seems extremely competent and serious. a person who knows his job and like what he is doing and from what everyone I've spoken with about him has high regards for him.Also I fill by me going to his wife for so long and know she knows her skills he will be the right one for me for this surgery.As for his staff found them to be very helpful in everything I asked of them,asked them and him about aftercare and was told he require that you have a good structured program,he also talked about all the risks and the pros and cons of this life changeing surgery he left no stones unturned and for that after much reserch I know he is the man for me and I would rate him on a scale from 1-10,I would give him a 9 only because I have not had the surgey yet.For me surgical competence is most important don't know about bedside manner's yet will update later after surgery.

Excellent, excellent, excellent! Very personable and knowledgable. Very professional and I have had ZERO complications. I have lost 94 pounds in 4 1/2 months! :)

My first impression of Dr. Steinberg was that he is a very caring and knowledgeable doctor, who happens to be from my neck of the woods, a YANKEE.
The office staff is also very caring and make every effort to get back to you immediately.
I think surgical competence is better than bedside manners. I want a doctor who knows which end of the scaple to hold and where he needs to be performing the surgery. I don't care if he has not bedside manners, just get me thru the surgery ALIVE.

He was nice.

I only met him twice and thought he was inexperienced but now I feel more confident.
The staff is very helpful and supportive.

HE had only been out of his residency for 1 month when I met him in 2002. I had wish he was an old pro.
They have to judge for themselves. I dont have that much information.
He emphazied aftercare a great deal and stressed how important it would be to follow up.
YEs
He gave me the percentages but told me I still needed to know all of the risk big or small.
He is good so far.
Both great

De. Steinberg was very knowlegable about this procedure. He was very patient and answered everyones questions. He even had a little sense of humor. I will update when I met with him one on one.

I was originally scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Sidney Appel. He was to do an open RNY, however, my pcp suggested that I may want to look into having the procedure done lap. She said the recovery time is better and there are less complications. I knew Dr. Appel only did RNY open and I did not want to start the process all over again with another doctor. I was this site one day, and I saw a reference to Dr. Scott Steinberg. They said he worked with Dr. Appel and he does the RNY lap. I called and made my apptmnt right away. I met Dr. Steinberg 6/6/03. He took his time and answered all my questions. He said he would try and do my surgery lap and the only thing that may prevent it being lap is if my liver is too large. He assured me that he would try his best to do my procedure laparscopicly. He also explained that Dr. Appel would be assisting him and if the surgery had to be done open, Dr. Appel would be the one who did it. I felt good about Dr. Steinburg. He was very knowlegeable, kind and empathetic. My surgery was scheduled while I waited for the date I requested. I left there a lot less worried and anxious to start my new journey.

Post Op:
I want to say something about my surgeon Dr. Steinberg. When I first met him he seemed young and I was worried about his experiecne level. He seemed unsure if he would be able to do me lap because my bmi was so high and most of my weight was on my stomach and hips. He was always honest and very easy to talk to. The first day of my surgery 7/10/2003, he talked to me and my family and they liked him instantly. He seemed very kind and reassuring. After my surgery was cancelled due to a bad storm that knocked out the power i felt even more so that he was looking out for me. The day of my surgery (7/18/2003 the second date), I felt so reassured when I saw him some in the room. He talked to me before surgery and even then told me if he couldnt do it lap then we would just do it open. i woke up in the recovery , hardly any pain, looked down and only a few little bandaids. My recovery so far has been uncomplicated and alomst pain free. Dr. Steinberg is the best. When I see him at post op I am going to hugs his neck. God gave me the right doctor for me, he was perfect. Dont let experience scare you away from what may be the best doctor for you. Dr. Apel is a wonderful doctor but Dr. Steinberg was and is the man for me!! Thank you Dr. Steinberg!

After my post-op visit:

Well, I still think he is wonderful, caring and the best doctor ever. I saw him on 8/4/2003. He listened to me rattle on and on and on about my post op experiences. He offered great suggestions and eased my worries over things that were normal. I cannot say enough about Dr. Steinberg. I would recommend him to anyone, he is fantastic!!

I met with Dr. Stienburg on Friday 3/28 and the staff were wonderful and concerned...I sat and explained what all had happened during my journey. I even summoned my records from the prior surgeons office for his immediate review. I was told that the request for approval would be sent immediately on Monday...The main thing I picked up on is that the staff ( especailly) Sheryl) was OUTSTANDING...The Coordinator, Kathy was so kind....Im pleased with everything thus far...Dr. Stienburg was so very very kind and listened to my plea...
Im sold....You should go and meet this professonal...