Hadar Spivak M.D. Bariatrics Bariatric Center

Dr. Spivak was my first choice as my doctor for my weight loss surgery. His attitude toward his patients is undescribeable. He takes the time to explain all aspects of the process in the weight loss surgery. His staff is very helpful, reliable and have great attitudes. Even though I have not had the oppourtunity to use the after care program everything I have read or heard about the program is magnificent. On the day of surgery Dr. Spicak took the time to explain all again and ask if you have any questions or concerns. I would refer any one out there thinking about weight loss surgery to take the time to attend the seminar and speak to Dr. Spivak. You will not be sorry.

He was very confident and optimistic and informative. Both he and his staff are upbeat and encouraging. I rate him excellent overall. I would say both his surgical competence and bedside manner are very good. Many of the nurses in the hospital were patients as well and all of them said Dr. Spivak was absolutely the best surgeon.

Living in the Houston area, I consider myself very fortunate to have so many options for outstanding medical care. I researched many options and many physicians in the Houston area when considering what to do about attacking my life-long struggle with obesity. When I found Dr. Spivak's website, I spent hours. Upon attending the seminar with my husband, I knew that I had found the surgeon who would change my life. Obesity is an epidemic in my family, and when I saw the trend continuing in one of my own children, I knew it was my duty to stop it once and for all; my parents had fad-dieted and taken me on that roller coaster with them since I was 8 years old, and my metabolism and body was a war zone. He looked past all that, and reached out to help. Dr. Spivak immediately struck me as candid, compassionate, and completely competent. He also struck a chord with my skeptical husband, who entered completely dead-set against the procedure. After dealing with the office staff and personnel at the seminar and meeting with Dr. Spivak, who was so patient and caring during our consultation in answering questions, my husband was also thoroughly convinced that Dr. Spivak was the answer to my prayers. The surgery, after-care, support group....EVERYTHING has been first class. I would not recommend anyone else!!rnrnIt's been almost one year this week, and I am down about 120 lbs and am looking forward to a tummy tuck and the rest of my life! God bless Dr. Spivak!

When I first met Dr. Spivak I was impressed with his soft spokeness and the genuineness that he exhibited. All of this about him remains 2 years after by bypass surgery. I am proned to infections, and when I told Dr. Spivak this and that he would most definitely need to start me on antibiotics immediately, unlike other doctors, he did not dismiss me and my concerns. He simply told the nurse anesthesist to do as I asked because I knew myself.rnrnFour months post surgery I experienced a problem and was rushed to the hospital. When Dr. Spivak received the call, he immediately told my husband to get me to the hospital and he would meet us there. He did not say \"I'm not on call, and I will have another doctor see you\". Dr. Spivak himself met us at the ER. I was hospitalized for a couple of days, but Dr. Spivak was in everyday talking to my husband and re-assuring me that I was fine. The most impressive thing yet is when he dismissed me from the hospital, he gave me and my husband his personal cell number and told us to call him if anything else came up. My husband was just blown away!rnrnA year later, I was involved in a car accident where I struck my head on the dash. The ER gave me a couple of shots that sent me immediately into \"dumping\". My husband called Dr. Spivak's personal cell, and it was the same number, and Dr. Spivak explained things to my husband - and we were just fine!rnrnJust think his cell number was still the same a year later!rnrnI love Dr. Spivak and have recommended him to other friends that wanted either the lap band procedure or gastric bypass. Dr. Spivak is truly \"the man\".

Spivak is VERY professional and up front. I felt that way from the moment I met him, through the surgery and into the after-care phase.rnrnThe office staff is friendly, professional, and accomodating.rnrnThis doctor is well respected by other health professionals who I understand also choose him for thier own surgeries because he has such a good reputation.rnrnHe is upfront and honest about the risks of surgery and his aftercare instructions are easy to understand and available online.rnrnI would give him a 10 plus on everything. I made a very good choice in going with Spivak. One of the best I've ever made.rnrnJust an aside, he is very nice in addition to being competent, fast, and generally amazing!

Dr. Spivak is a wonderful doctor! From the begining he explained every step of my surgery and has been there throughout my weightloss journey. I reached my goal weight one year after surgery and I am able to maintain a healthy weight of 125lbs. I would not be where I am today without this life saving surgery! Dr. Spivak and his office have always been there to answer all the million questions I have had and Dr. Spivak is always smiling and glad to see me even when it's been 3 years since my last visit! I want all future patients to know what a wonderful doctor Dr. Spivak is and his staff is awesome! No other doctor can compare!

I have always been a heavy girl and surgery was the next best option for me after all of the diets that I had tried in my lifetime. I finally made a decision to get the lap-band surgery. Making that decision was easy, but finding a great doctor with a well knowledge, tremendous experience and a warm and caring staff was one that I knew would be a difficult task. After conducting many searches and going to about 4 different seminars, I came to Dr. Spivak's Orientation. I knew instantly that this was the Doctor who I could trust with my body and that he would be the best to help me in achieving my goals to weight loss. Dr. Spivak is the most knowledgable Doctor. He has all of his facts in complete order, and was completely unbiased. He explained to us the pro's and the con's of the surgery in great detail. He even had personalized sessions with all of the people who attended orientation to evaluate our body types and answer any questions that we may have. My impression of Dr. Spivak has only gotten better even post surgery. He always answers any questions that I may have and makes me feel extremely comfortable at every visit. Between visits, his staff is more than friendly and resourceful in answering any questions that I may have. Not only does Dr. Spivak know what he is doing pre surgery but he also have a very structured post surgery program for all of his patients. I recommend Dr. Spivak to all of my family and friends who are looking into the surgery, because with Dr. Spivak, I know that they are in good hands, just like I am!

Dr. Spivak and his staff are extremely friendly and have consistantly provided excellent care. Dr. Spivak takes time with his patients and was always available to make sure all my questions were answered prior to my surgery and even afterwards as well. I encourage everyone to visit with Dr. Spivak, he is extremely approchable and very professional. The staff is every encouraging both before the surgery and during the aftercare program. There is no other weight loss Dr. I would reccomend more than Dr. Spivak. I have been very successful with his program.

I knew Dr. Spivak would be great for me from the first meeting. He was very knowledgeable and personable. I came to Dr. Spivak after my previous surgeon retired and was very happy with his services. His office staff is very friendly and helpful. When you call the office to make an appointment or ask a question, they are very helpful. I would reccomend him to anyone looking for a bariatric surgeon because he is very smart and friendly.

My first impression of Dr Spivak was that he was very knowledgeable and capable in performing weight loss surgeries. My impression over time is just gotten better. His patient care during the surgery and in the past almost 3 years since my surgery has been amazing. His office staff is great, and are so helpful and knowledgeable with any concerns I have had. I really did not have any dislikes when it came to Dr. Spivak, and very much highly recommend him for people considering weight loss surgery. rnAftercare is very important to Dr. Spivak, and he stresses that after surgery and with follow ups afterwards. His office does have a structured aftercare program that is a group of banded patients that come together to help one another. He definately addressed the risks and options regarding weightloss surgeries, and answered all questions and made me know that the lap band was best for me. I would rate him overall as VERY excellent in all aspects of patient care. I came in weighing about 259 and at my height of 5'6\" and 1/2, I was considered obese. And, now 2 and 1/2 years later I am much healthier and currently weighing about 175 lbs. So, I am just thrilled with my results and my choice to be banded by Dr. Spivak.