L. Steve Weinstein Bariatrics Bariatric Center

Dr. Weinstein has got to be the best dang doctor I have ever seen. His bed side manner is A+++++, and his knowledge about gastric bypass and health in general is remarkable. I could not have asked for a better person to be associated with. Anybody that is thinking about the surgery, should really consider finding someone like him. He talks you through the whole procedure, the risks, the pros, the cons, what to expect after surgery. He is just there for you all the way. There are honestly no words that can show my gratitude for this doctor. All I can say is God really blessed him with a very special gift and talent!!!

I had heard good things about Dr. Weinstein prior to my consultation visit with him. He was very helpful. My mother is very worried about me having this type of surgery. I took her to my visit with me and Dr. Weinstein was able to reassure her about some of her concerns. I had researched different weight loss surgeries and he was able to answer any questions I had about my options. He went ahead and gave me literature on the aftercare program he advises. When you have a good surgeon with good doctor-patient relationships, the outcome is sure to be great. The only bad thing is his scales in the office only go up to 350 lbs., so I had to walk miles and miles( it seemed like anyway) to the scales in the hospital.

I WAS VERY PLEASED WHEN I FIRST ME DR.SNOW. HE WAS VERY PATIENT WHEN ANSWERING ALL OF OUR QUESTIONS. HE EXPLAINED THE PROCEDURE AND POST OP VERY WELL. EVERYBODY THAT I TALKED TO AFTER THE APPOINTMENT WAS VERY PLEASED WITH HIM.

I LIKED HIM

I GAINED CONFIDENCE IN HIM

FRIENDLY, INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL

OFFICE WAIT TIME

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60%

I HAD A POST-OP CONSULT, BUT IN 1999 TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THERE WAS NO AFTERCARE

SCARED THE SNOT OUT OF ME, JUST SO I WOULD KNOW THAT THIS IS SERIOUS MAJOR SURGERY

7

BOTH REALLY GOOD

I was very nervous the first time I met Dr. Weinstein but just hearing him speak with his much wisdom about the surgery reassured me I will be in good hands. I didn't even have to ask questions because he went over everything that I was going to ask him. The office staff was very helpful but not as friendly as I had suspected they would be. I will express more as I get further into the process of weight loss surgery. I've only had my first consultation so these are my first impressions. These are my views and mine only.



This visit was to set up my surgery after my approval from the insurance. After my second visit to Dr. Weinstein's office I felt like I was at home. The Doctor and his staff were very caring and considerate of my needs. I didn't feel rushed at all in his office. Dr. Weistein went over the procedure again with me to make sure I understood everything about the surgery. I am confident that I am in very good hands, His and the Lord's. I thank God for surgeons like him.

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Weinstein. He is a very caring and professional Doctor. I admire him for his honesty when explaining the surgery. His staff is wonderful and courteous. I would like to see a better booklet distributed to the patient of what you can eat after you become a Post-Op. I rate Dr. Weinstein a 9 because no one is perfect except Jesus.

I was very lucky so far, I called on a friday to set up my appointment, I knew it would be a6 months wait. Stephanie was the nurse I spoke with, she said she had a cancelled appointment for the following monday. I took it!
I was very glad that I called when I did, I truly believe that its time for my life to change.
Dr. Snow came in, explained the surgery to us - it was close to 12 of us in the room-answered all the questions that we had. He was very honest about the surgery. I have worked in the healthcare field for years. I fine that to be a good sign.
I'm waiting to hear from my insurance on my approval.
I look forward to more visits. Mona

I had my first consultation with Dr. Lane
yesterday. I had already heard a little
bit about him from a friend I met via this
website, so I somewhat knew what to expect.
He is such a nice person. I was really scared
about the visit and he put me at ease
right away. He was very open to questions, so
if you are planning to see him, go ahead
and make a list. He was also very frank
about possible complications. He described
the procedure, diet, after aftercare in
detail. It was refreshing to talke with
a doctor that didn't talk down to you or
make you feel bad about yourself. He stressed
that this procedure should be something you
do, only after you have tried everything else.
He made it clear that this was something that
I needed to be committed to and that I should
not look at it as cure-all, but a tool to
help me along in my journey. He did a brief
exam (listened to my heart and lungs and
checked my belly). I never felt uncomfortable
during the entire visit with him. He is great.
I cannot imagine a better doctor for this
type of procedure or any other. He was
great!

He was a very nice understanding man.
My inpression hasn't changed.
They are very nice to and helpfull.
He is very good at the surgery he does.
He emphasizes aftercare very strongly.
Yes he does have a very structured aftercare progam.
He explain the risks of surgery very well and thurally.
I would rate him 100% he's a very nice and good surgan.
He was very good at surgical competence but sometimes he's bizzy with surgery to vist every paitent right after they have surgery.

Dr. Lane has been very helpful and informative. I would recommend him to anyone. He has really calmed my fears. But he will tell you there are risks.

My first impression of Dr. Ringold was he was a very nice and patient man. My opinion still hasn't changed. He took all the time needed to explain the risks and positive aspects of this surgery. He went through the risks thoroughly. He wanted me to understand what to expect with no surprises or regrets. And even though I live a couple of hours from Mobile he wouldn't stray from his normal pre-op tests and procedures.

I don't think there was anything I disliked about him.

His office staff was friendly, but I misunderstood about getting my records together for the insurance deremination letter. I thought his office would send for my medical records from my primary physician,instead of me being responsible for that. This little miscommunication delayed the whole process about a month longer than necessary. I like Melissa the best. I felt very comfortable asking her anything that needed answering after my visit.

I was given an aftercare program on my second visit so I knew ahead.