Hadar Spivak M.D. Bariatrics Bariatric Center
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Dr. Spivak is the best!!!!
It's been over a year now and his staff is just as helpfull now as they were in the begining.
My first impression of him was that he was a entergetic caring individual. I feel he truely cares for each and every patient. He does take the time to listen to his patients and their needs. I would rate him and his staff a AAA+++.
He was awesome! I have never met a doctor who was so interested in his patients and takes the time to answer all questions. His office staff was very friendly. Anytime I have a question about something they are ALWAYS willing to help me out. Aftercare is a big deal for Dr. Spivak. He wants his patients to have the best care that he can provide. The risks of surgery were emphasized numerous times and we talked about all there was involved. He makes sure the choice is yours and does not pressure you either way. You have to attend a class which he conducts before he will even see you and I would recommend that for anyone wanting the surgery. He was great all the way around and I have recommended him to numerous people who all like him as well.
My husband and I went to the seminar hosted by Dr Spivak on April 19th we found it most informative. I really enjoyed hearing Dr Spivak speak. I had already researched the surgery as we had been talking about having it done for a few years.
After the seminar we saw Dr Spivak for our consult. I was pleased by him to say the least. He is WONDERFUL, his consult is information packed. I dont have anything bad to say about Dr Spivak. I look forward to moving ahead and scheduling my surgery. Dr Spivak's office staff is wonderful and everyone goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and welcome. Also, he has a BEAUTIFUL office that is perched up amid the Houston skyline. Its really astonishing how great of a view his office has.
The risks were addressed, Dr S is very precise in his directions. I would give him an A++++. I really like him.
My husband will be having his proceedure with a different doctor (because of some additional concerns) but we are just waiting and ready to go!
I was approved after just 1 letter!
very proffesional, calm, mild mannered, super smart. During his seminar he seemed to favor gastric bypass, which was disappointing, I guess it was more of "He didn't say what I wanted him to say." Which now I realize he was just being realistic. My first visit with him was great, he spent alot of time with me, I never felt rushed, was able to ask all of my questions, I got the feeling that if I would have needed to talk with him for 45minutes, he would have. He gave me a research article after I asked him about some technical q's about the band placement. I am glad he participates in research, this was another big plus. He has also done over 800 bands. At my initial appointment he was doing the surgery at Park Plaza Hospital, I have heard of this one. :-) His staff is very responsive and professional. They kept me informed of the process, mostly anyway, "we'll submit the paper work at this time, you should hear something by this time, etc" They followed up with me when my insurance company called them about something. However, they failed to tell me that I had been approved, my insurance notified them first, I found out a week later. I called his office to tell them and they knew already. I have also heard that his staff sometimes will tell you something and the surgicenter tells you another. This will be frustrating, I know, for me. Dr. Spivak routinely prescribes pain killers post op, and this was important. He also will give you a nausea patch post op. I was also told he gives a local anesthestic at your port placement for more pain relief, the local will wear off but at least It will be one less thing to complain about, initially.
I work in the medical field and have been familiar with Dr. Spivak for years -- I actually worked with him before but had never approached him as a patient. I do know this: Now that I have made the decision to pursue this option, I would not even consider going to another surgeon for this procedure -- his reputation as a surgeon is impeccable. Also, you will not find a doctor that cares more for you as a patient or treats you better as a person.
I can highly recommend Dr. Spivak. Wonderful skills with very low complication rates, and 0 morbitiy rates.
Very nice and kind! He told me if I were his sister, he would recommend the band over RNY. I think he is great. His staff was super nice. I wish they would work more with you on your pe\re-ops.
He is a brilliant doctor with exceptional surgical skills. He is confident and understanding. He is well-published and really understands and has mastered his procedures. I have known him for just over 3 years. He performed a lap-band on me 3 years ago and just recently revised the procedure to the full gatric by-pass laproscopically. My scars were almost invisible last time and are even less this time, even though this time the procedure was much more invasive. His staff is very helpful and caring. They always answer any little question I call with and respond immediately if I am unable to get them on the phone. He went over all the aspects of surgery in detail and is very straight-forward. The best thing about Dr. Spivak is that he is a specialist in the field and has been for a long time. He really knows what he is doing. I met w/four other doctors in Texas before finding him. My mother and aunts met him and liked him, as well.