Daniel Lane, M.D. Bariatrics Bariatric Center

Upon my first consultation with Dr.Snow I was very nervous. As soon as I met him, my mind and racing heart were put to ease. He is such a down to earth and caring man. He answered every question with honesty and to the point, without misleading. The staff have been nice and helpful. They don't look down on you or make you feel uncomfortable. They make you feel normal. The only thing I didn't like is that you don't get to see him as often as I would like, except with the group meetings to ask questions. He explained every possible complication and what we could do to help prevent them, and the causes of each one. So far, I would recommend anyone to this office. I will update after my surgery.

10/4/04
I have just made my consult appointment with Dr. Snow. My appointment is Oct. 11,2004. I will let you know the rest on the 11th.

Dr. snow, and his staff is awesome, they are helpful, busy, concerned, and just great. I have nothing bad to say about any of them.

Dr.Snow has been doing this for a very long time, has operated on 20,000, give or take some, 2%, loss, which is nice.
he is honest, and straight forward when it comes to care, aftercare, risk of the surgery. it is very important that you follow every little detail that you docture tells you, because it could save your life, help you keep that nasty weight off, and better your health.

I rate Dr. Snow and his staff 100 plus. and his surgial compentence and bedside manner seems to be great. I would refer any one to him.

Very knowledgeable and skilled with a good bed-side manner.


Impression remained true

very thorough and professional

He and his colleagues have so many clients that after a while you sometimes feel like just another number. But he has been doing the surgery for over 20 years.
He puts alot of stress on aftercare and eating.
no

He points out that there are always risks with any surgery.
Great

both are great

My first impression of Dr Snow is that he was compassionate. He is very invovled with your outcome. He gave me time, when I had my appointment with him. He was very thorough. He has a good bedside manner. He's a joker, which helps. He's also got a lot of spunk. Which is always great to have because he'll keep ya on your toes. The office staff was great for the most part. I spoke with Carol on the day of my appt, and signed what she said I needed to sign. I spoke with Mary who deals with the insurance the day after my appt, said that she had everything she needed. Sent all my stuff to insurance that day. This office is able to get precertication online. There was nothing that I didn't like at this point in time. They have what's called a BEGIN program which you'll need to do before surgery. I think it's an excellent structured program for this type of surgery. He discussed every aspect that could come up with about complications that should arise from the surgery and what he does to try and not let that happen. I would rate him a 10. I believe surgical competence is more important, and luckily with Dr. Snow you get both. Keep in mind that every one is different, and what one personality you might like might not be the same for others. But this is my honest opinion, in how I felt about this doctor and this office.

Dr. Lane is very professional and caring. He is truly compassionate towards those of us who have weight problems. Dr. Lane
thoroughly reviews each patients case to make sure the surgery is right for them. His office staff are very busy, but courteous, especially Mary in the insurance office.
You might have to wait a few minutes before you actually see the Dr., after weighing in and being put into an exam room. Only because Dr. Lane takes time with each patient and just remember he will take as much time as you need also! I appreciate a physician that does not hurry in and hurry out, especially when you are having a serious decision to make.
Dr. Lane is very concerned that each patient have a complete and thorough knowledge of each stage of the surgical process. He covers all the risk, follow-ups and after care of the surgery. This group of Physicians educate each patient with a class called the BEGIN class at Mobile Infirmary.
There was one nurse in his office that lacked a personal touch, but understandably we all have bad days. The Nurses, Exercise Physiologist, and Dieticians are very compassionate and informative. You know that they care and that you will be in Good hands.
I was impressed with the fact that Mobile Infirmary has a wing where all SWL (surgical weight loss) patients are taken care of, which is furnished with chairs, beds, gowns ect. for large (obese) patients.
I would Rate Dr. Lane as 10 out of 10 thus far, 10 being excellent

FIRST IMPRESSION WAS VERY GOOD~ THE IMPRESSION ONLY GOT BETTER EACH TIME I VISITED W/ DR LANE~~VERY GOOD BEDSIDE MANNER, CONCERNED FOR ME AS THE PATIENT (BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER) VERY INFORMATIVE~ AND WAS THE SAME WAY TOWARD MY HUSBAND WITH HIS QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS~~ OFFICE STAFF VERY NICE~~TO INCLUDE THE HOSPITAL & EVERYONE I CAME INTO CONTACT DURING MY VISITS AND STAY. HE WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL WITH ANY QUESTIONS I HAD, SOMETIMES EVEN BEFORE I ASKED THEM! DR LANE IS AN OVER THE TOP 10 IN RATING!

My first impression of Dr. Lane was a good one. He was very personable and listened to me while I talked. We have met on two occassions, and I liked him more the second time I saw him. As for other patients in the future, be honest and ask questions. No question is a dumb question and he can't help you if you don't ask. He gave me details regarding the risks of surgery and makes sure you have a full understanding of them.

He was not what I expected, but looked"experienced".

The more he taled and informed me of his credentials, the more I liked him.

The staff was/is very professional.

The amount of personal time he was able to give.

He emphasize after care alot. He said it was a tool...the working of it was up to me.

Yes.
Yes, he did address the surgical risks for both procedures.
So far, I would rate him professional, respectfully honest.

Both of course.

I was told he was mean and hard on you. But he was very nice to me. His office staff was very helpful and kind.I would use him again if i had to.He when out of town when time to go home and another Dr. let me go home.When i when for my checkups he ask me
question.He was great.

I liked Dr. Snow when I first met him he seemed honest and completely competent and he answered all of my questions truthfully he did not try to placate(sugar coat) his answers to me he was very truthful. His office staff is very competent nothing over the top or anything like that I guess they were just like any normal doctor's office staff. The one thing I did not like was the fact that I didn't get to see him the morning of surgery he was running behind and I was already in the Operating Room on the table when he came in and I didn't see him during my hospital stay (he wasn't on duty) and I did not see him for my follow up visit I saw his P.A..I was in the OR for only an hour so I would say his surgical skills are great. Overall I would say he is a very competent surgeon and that is all I can judge him on since I haven't actually seen him since before my surgery.