L. Steve Weinstein Bariatrics Bariatric Center

I think Dr. Weinstein is a very smart man. He left no question un-answered. Full of information and sincere.

My first impression of Dr. Snow was very positive. He asked me questions to be sure that I was aware of how I had arrived in his office. He explained in detail what the surgery entailed and gave me an overview of my life after surgery.

Dr. Snow's staff was professionally pleasant but not overly friendly. They did not seem to be truly interested in me or any details about me. They did their job and nothing else.

The only difficulty I see with Dr. Snow is the follow-up or aftercare. I had surgery on a Tuesday and went home on a Thursday and was at work that Saturday. I was told to do what I felt like doing. After a week at work, I now realize that I needed at least two if not three weeks to recuperate fully. I have a lot of questions that I haven't found the answer to and don't like feeling alone with this.

Overall, I would rate Dr. Snow as excellent as a surgeon and for his bedside manner; but so far, the aftercare has not been sufficient.

I had my first consultation January 29,2002. Filled out a lot of paper work and had to wait almost 2 hours before I saw him. He was very easy to talk to and described in detail what would be done and what to expect. I really was impressed with him and on a scale from 1 to 10; I give him a 10. His office staff is very helpfull and has done a great job in getting the paper work off to my insurance company. After they got my records from my doctors and all the necessary paperwork they sent it out a week after I saw him. I was approved in 2 weeks. I had my next visit with him April 4, 2002 and the earlist they could set up for my surgery was July 2, 2002. So far all appointments made with him; you have to wait at least 1 to 2 hours to see him. But he will spend a lot of time talking to you and will answer any questions you ask. I will beable to get my pre-op studies done here in Pensacola, FL with my primary care doctor 2wks before the surgery. I have heard so many good things about him from members in my WLS support group and the ones who have had surgery with him have had great results and say he is a great surgeon. I can't wait!!!

confident, explained things well, took his time with me, answered questions in detail, aleveated some fears, staff was nice, busy office, part of the Wienstien Group in Mobile, AL I am going to pre-op tests april 5th, and the surgery is on the 16th of April. Aftercare is important, and that this was a last resort, to weight loss, I have tried so hard on diets all of my life. He told me the risks of the surgery were like any other risks of major surgery. I am having a lap RNY, I liked him, and I think that his group has support meetings for "US" Will tell more soon!!!!!!

DR. WEINSTEIN IS ONE OF THE BEST DOCTORS THAT I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. FROM THE MOMENT I WALKED INTO HIS OFFICE HE AND HIS STAFF MADE ME FEEL WELCOME AND ACCOMODATED. ONE THING ABOUT DR. WEINSTEIN THAT MADE HIM UNIQUE WAS THAT HE GAVE ME A QUIZ UPON OUR INITIAL MEETING. AFTER I ANSWERED ALL OF HIS QUESTIONS HE TOLD ME IT WOULD BE HIS PLEASURE TO PERFORM THE SURGERY ON ME. I DID NOT GET IT AT FIRST SO I ASKED HIM WHAT THAT WAS ABOUT. HE SAID THAT HE WANTED TO MAKE SURE I WAS GETTING THE SURGERY FOR THE RIGHT REASONS AND THAT I UNDERSTOOD THAT WITH THE SURGERY CAME CERTAIN RESPONSIBLITIES. AT THAT TIME IS WHEN I REALIZED THAT THIS WAS NOT JUST ANOTHER DOCTOR LOOKING AT $50,000 BUT SOMEONE WHO WAS GENUINELY CONCERNED WITH HIS PATIENT.

MY SURGEON WAS A VERY HONEST AND NICE PERSON.
I AM STILL WELL PLEASED WITH HIM.
THEY WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.
I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS WITH HIM SO FOR.
HE HAS A LONG WAITING LIST TO SEE HIM.
VERY IMPORTANT.
DO NOT KNOW.
HE EXPLAINED ALL THE RISK GOOD OR BAD VERY WELL.
A VERY GOOD DOCTOR SO FAR.
DO NOT KNOW YET.

My first impression of Dr. Lane was that he is
a good listener. He listened to me and answered
all of my questions. I feel that he is an
honest man with my health at the top of his
list. The staff has also been a pleasure to
deal with. They let you know right off that
if I have any questions, please call...That
means a lot!! On a scale of 1-10 I rate the
entire office a 9!!

He is great. I would recommend him and his associates to anyone interested in the surgery. He is very thorough. He is honest and to the point.

On my first visit I thought that he was very nice and knowledgable. 12/13/01 On today's visit I started to like him a lot more. I had been asking some of the doctors that I work with about Dr. Snow. They all had good thing to say about him. They mostly talked about his abilities in this particular type surgery which increased by confidence level greatly. He was very "down to earth, somewhat serious-minded, but something this life changing is a very serious matter. He was also very up front. He does not give into some of the rationalizations we "Pleasantly Plumb" individuals dish out to explain the reason that we are, for a lack of a better term, "FAT". For me this quality will be helpful in that will allow me to admit defeat with the weight loss battle and keep me geared in the right direction.

I saw Dr.Lane in Jan. 2001 for my first
visit. He was very kind and listened to
what I had to say. He explained to me and my
husband the procedure, the risks and the
benefits.
He asked if we had any questions,and answered
all of them.(I had a list written down)
He explained the aftercare in detail.
He is very personable.
I was satisified with him on all counts.
Now just doing the hurry up and wait process.