Hadar Spivak M.D. Bariatrics Bariatric Center

I checked and around and read many reviews and various doctors. I wanted Dr Spivak but went to the seminar with Dr spiegel because that was the one my insurance would approve. After meeting both doctors and the staff I chose to go with Dr. Spivak and self pay. The reviews on Dr Spivak were exceptional and now I know why. He makes you feel very comfortable from the moment you meet him and lets you know exactly what to expect so you wont be disappointed. My surgery went well it has only been 2 1/2 months I have lost about 12 pounds and the scares are hardly noticable. His bed side manner is great very caring. He does not rush you through his appt he sat and talked to my mother and I for almost 45 minutes my first visit. I would highly reccomend Dr Spivak to anyone who is looking to have surgery. You wont be disappointed if you choose Dr Spivak. I hope this helps good luck to you all.

Dr. Hadar Spivak best bariatric surgeon around. I have attended several other Houston area surgeon's seminars and wasn't impressed. Dr. Spivak Was informative and very Friendly. Great Personality and good sence of humor. I felt so relaxed and eager to go thru with this surgey because of him. He is very intelligent and know what he is ding and seems to know what you will experience.

I researched the lap band for about 6 months and the same for surgeons. Dr. Spivak's background was most impressive to me. I found it comforting knowing he had done this procedure thousands of times. I drove 8 hours to meet Dr. Spivak during a seminar. He has a calmness about him which made me more at ease. My questions were answered and I felt confident that I had made the right decision to proceed with my surgery. I left knowing that I had chosen the right doctor. My pre-op and surgery went well. My first 24 hours post-op were a little rough but I got through it. I didn't get a chance to participate in the aftercare program living 8 hours away. But I was given all the information I needed about eating, exercise and rules for taking care of the band and making it work for me. The ladies in the office are great. They were all pretty much able to answer questions that I had between visits. My surgery was in May, 06. I just saw Dr. Spivak today and am 8 lbs from my goal. My experience has been wonderful and I'm so thankful I did this for me! I want to keep my band FOREVER. I will continue driving my 8 hours for my band cks and fills. That's how GREAT Dr. Spivak and his staff are. I would recommend him to anyone. rnrnrn

My first impression of Dr. Spivak was that he was very knowledgable and friendly. My impression of him has stayed the same ever since. The office staff is very helpful and patient. Future patients should know that they are in good hands and that they can feel confident in reaching their goals. Aftercare is highly emphasized. Overall, I would rate Dr. Spivak as an excellent surgeon with great surgical competence and bedside manner. My life has changed for the better since the surgery and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

I chose Dr. Spivak as my bariatric surgeon for a # of reasons. 1) I have a cousin who’s a physician in the Houston area. She’s never heard one negative thing said about Dr. Spivak. 2) My cousin has a physician friend who’s had lap band surgery done by Dr. Spivak. She was extremely pleased with the results. 3) He as a good record with the Texas Medical Board. 4) He’s experienced at performing the laparoscopic gastric bypass. 5) The required pre-op seminar was very educational. My family and I were impressed with Dr. Spivak and his staff. 6) Dr. Spivak didn’t try to “sell” surgery to me. I got a straight story on what to expect.rnrnMy surgery was a success, and I had no complications. Dr. Spivak did a fabulous job. He has a very helpful and respectful bedside manner. My hospital and post-operative visits with him have been informative and reassuring. My family and I have been very happy with our experience with Dr. Spivak. His office staff have been extremely helpful and patient with me both before and after surgery.rnrnSince I don’t live in the Houston area, I don’t know much about his aftercare program. In addition to my post-op visits with Dr. Spivak, I rely on my family physician, my dietician, a local support group for bariatric surgery patients, and my family and friends for additional support.

I had surgery 7 weeks ago and I have lost 44 pounds. I am thrilled. My friends and co-workers are starting to notice. I feel better than I have felt in 20 years. I am 40 years old and feel like I am in my 20's. I have had no problems. I am now able to eat most everything that I feed my family or at restaurants. I just eat a much smaller portion but still feel very satisfied. I have not been hungry just very content with the whole experience. Dr. Spivak and his staff have taken very good care of me through the whole process. Dr. Spivak was very straightforward with me from the beginning and helped prepare me in everyway. His bedside manner was fantastic and I felt like I was his only patient. This was true in the office as well as in the hospital. If given the chance to decide whether I would do it again, I definitely would. Dr. Spivak is an excellent surgeon with a great bedside manner and I think both are very important.

Dr. Spivak is very nice and has a great bedside manner. I have to say that I am not very happy with my progress, and I am doing exactly as directed and excercising twice as much as they told me to. I feel as if he is always rushed when I go in to the office and doesn't really have time to fully go over things with me and figure out why I am not seeing the proper progress.

I had gastric bypass surgery on July 7,2008 due to obesity and type 2 diabetes illness. My surgeon was Hadar Spivak and I am very satisfied with him and his team with the efforts that they put forth to save my life and show me a way to a new life. Other than a couple extra days in the hospital and a little discomfort from surgery I feel that I did the best thing I could in having this procedure. After 8 weeks I have lost over 50 lbs and feel 100% better. My diabetes has been cut in half. Knowing what I know now I would do this again without hesitation.

Dr. Hadar Spivak has provided me with excellent pre op, op and pos-op care. I cannot say enough good things about him. Their office staff is always courteous and professional. Appointments run on time and I have always been provided with through answers to any questions or concerns. Dr. Spivak is one of the finest weight loss surgeons in the country and by far has the best reputation in the State of Texas. My overall experience has been nothing but the best. In addition to his record as a physician and surgeon, he is to be commended for going the extra mile by offering a range of voluntary aftercare programs at no extra cost to the patient. I would encourage anyone contemplating the lab band surgery to attend one of his free seminars to gather the most up to date information regarding the surgery whether or not they choose him as their surgeon. He and his staff are always happy to serve and to provide the best of care.

My first impression of Dr. Spivak was a postive one. I knew when i first met him, he was willing to help me. He understood the pain and heartache I was going through because of my weight problem. He was so understanding and was more then happy to answer any questions and concerns that arised. He addressed every risk of surgery, not to scare me, but to inform me. The aftercare program is very structured. I enjoyed the message board that was avaliable because you were able to talk to people that were also experiencing the same thing. I would never recommend anyone but Dr. Spivak for weight loss surgery, overall I think he is number one.