Hadar Spivak M.D. Bariatrics Bariatric Center

I met with several surgeons before selecting Dr. Spivak. One of the most important factors for me when it came to selecting a surgeon was experience and Dr. Spivak has been a pioneer in bariatric surgery. It was comforting to know that he has been doing these surgeries for more than a decade and participated in many trials. Upon meeting him for the first time I was impressed with his friendliness and professionalism. He is truly commited to helping you fight obesity. (Unlike many of the surgeons that I had previously met with, who seemed more concerned with booking a surgery and getting their check asap.) rnrn Dr. Spivak and his staff are amazing. I always get a return phone call within MINUTES not hours. No question is too silly. In fact the night before surgery at 10pm I had a question and Dr. Spivak himself called me back within ten minutes. The staff has always been able to answer any questions that I've had and are cheerful when you come into the office. Dr. Spivak and his office offer exceptional patient care. I really can not say enough good things about them. rn

Dr. Spivak and his team are very professional. From the beginning of my decision to have the Lap Band procedure, he and his office made me feel extremely comfortable and answered any and all of my questions. Deciding to have such a procedure can be a scary and intimidating event, but due to their sincere desire for me to feel comfortable, this fear was eliminated. So far, I have lost 60 pounds, and I am still in the process of reducing. Dr. Spivak has been extremely patient with the numerous questions I have had about continued weight loss. He is a fantastic surgeon, has an incredible bedside manner and his office team are always pleasant and supportive. I would rate both he and his team a 10 out of 10.

Dec 09 Update: I had a small refill this past year in July (2 and half years after surgery, no leaks), only .2cm of saline added. I have been at goal and maintaining. Dr. Spivak and staff have continued to supportive, and my experience has been excellent over the almost 3 years since lapband surgery.


Surgery and year following:
There aren't enough kind words to say abut Dr. Spivak and his team at the office. Staff were friendly and took time to listen and answer all my questions. The seminar was casual, attended by Dr. Spivak's former patients sharing their experiences. Most of the staff took the time to visit with me and some remembered our conversations on the phone. Dr. Spivak himself is very knowledgeable, and took time to go over the different weight loss surgery optiions. He outlined the benefits and risk. I felt much better informed after his seminar. At the consultation, Dr. Spivak was genuinely interested in my questions and concerns. He took the time the answer each one. On the day of surgery, he met me before the surgery to check on how I was doing. And again after surgery in the recovery room he stopped by to check on me and see if I had questions. The office has called on me since I have been home. Nothing but the best from this surgeon.

April 4, 2004, Lap-band. Start wt. 354, today 340. Dr. Spivak & staff, all friendly and pleasant. Hospital experience, nothing negative.

May 10, 2006, band slipped, repair. Today wt. 125. Dr. Spivak & staff, kind & efficient. Hospital experience, a few problems with TV in room, not a concern for me. Overall, pleasant.

April 23, 2007 ready to start wt loss again. I decided to wait one year after repair of band slippage to get another fill. This was really too long. Today wt is 249. I can't believe I gained an average of 10 lbs. per month this last year! Any way, Dr. Spivak & staff, still very understanding and super nice. I have nothing but good to say about them.

December 1, 2009, today wt 127. I had all fill removed today, I am past my goal wt. I was thinking about 150. With fill, was still losing down to 127. I am going to try to monitor myself closely & if I start gaining past what I feel is acceptable, I will go back for a fill. Dr. Spivak & staff, all make you feel accepted and comfortable. Nice people.

Dr. Spivak seems genuinely concerned about his patients, their welfare, and, most of all, their successful treatment. Every member of his office staff shares the same caring concern.

The whole experience has been wonderful -Dr. Spivak's office staff has been very helpful and his care and caring is terrific. My stay in Park Plaza Hospital was made so much better by the fact that everyone I came in contact with was determined to make my stay as pleasant as possible. Thank you so much to everyone including Linda in catering who as she brought me my liquids meals always asked if there was anything else I needed.I would highly recommemd Dr. Spivak and Park Plaza Hispital.

Knowledgeable of the procedures, and throught my visits. Staff members friendly if you had any questions they could answer them for you, would I do it again yes I would.

I was impressed with Dr. Spivak on my first visit. He listened to my questions and concerns and answered all of my questions. I had several meeting with Dr. Spivak to discuss my sergury and with each meeting I was more certain he was the right Doctor to do the surgery. His office staff is very helpful and eager to answer any questions. I have heard many stories from other people about problems they have had with the surgery they had done by other surgons. I did not experience any problems with my surgery and I know it is because I chose the correct surgon. What impressed me most about Dr. Spivak is how he listens to his patients. I have lost 52 lbs to date and feel wonderful. My Diabetes is gone along with the need for other medications. Thank you Dr. Spivak!

very nice professinal dr. that want to help over weight people.rnImpression has not change time I have gone to see him still very helpful. rnOffice is nice big and clean and the girls that work here are very friendly .rnnothing about him that I didn't care about.rnalot emphasize about after care. rnIdont't know about that rnyes very well indeed.rn10 as the best.rnBoth are great.

DR.SPIVAK KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING ,VERY KNOWLEDGABLE.IT HAS REMAINED THE SAME HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING.THE STAFF HAS ALWAYS BEEN WONDERFUL.I LIKE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE DOCTOR AND THE STAFF.FUTURE PATIENTS SHOULD FEEL AT EASE THAT THEY ARE IN THE RIGHT HANDS.I know they offer seminars.I think so I never really did the aftercare i live a couple of hrs away.yes he did tell me of the risk.I rate him a total 10 being the highest.both great