Your New Self - DMC Weight Loss Solutions Bariatric Center

When I met Dr, Webber and his staff, it was at a seminar set up for we that were interested in the surgery. I was very impressed in the professionalism of the staff, yet they were not intimidating in any way. They made you feel just like they were a long time friend. The seminar was supposed to last 2 hours, but ended up lasting 3 because so many of us wanted to ask questions to the different speakers. They accomidated us will a smile. I learned more at that meeting than I had ever expected. I am very impressed with them and all the pre-care that they have shown. Most of all, when I have had to call them with issues and questions pre-op, they are either right there on the phone or they call back very quickly. I have only heard praises from those who have gone before me and still that is all I hear. They are great!! tim

Dr. Wood is great, he has an awesome demeanor. He's very reserved and completely professional. I heard from many people that he's very strict on his P.A.'s and R.N.'s in the operating room which is good. He even mentioned this in the consultation. He said he allows music to be played during surgery. However, he does not allow humming or singing, because the everyone's focus should be on the patient not on the music. Made sense to me! He's an excellent Dr. and I would recommend him to anyone. After all the Micropouch is called the Sapala-Wood Micropouch.

My first impression of Dr. Webber was this is the guy, he is the one I want to do my surgery, He is very confident in himself, He is very friendly, he tells you how it. He is also very informative, and I would not want any one else to do my surgery, he is great!

Dr. Wood was one of the nices and honest doctors I have ever come in contact with. He was able to walk me completely through the process and was on target with everything. The staff at Cori as well as the Hospital Staff at Harper were the best. The special floor and rooms were 4 star.

Dr. Wood and his staff at the Cori Center were fabulous. They were better than I can describe. I would highly recommend.

I liked Dr. Webber at first sight. He was warm and seemed to truly care about what he does. He was willing to answer all questions and didn't appear to try to keep anything away from you. The staff were all warm and were eager to give any information requested.

Dr. Michael H.Wood of the CoriCenters did my gastric bypass surgery on June 24th, 2004. My first impression was immediate and affrimitive. I was so impressed by the fine caring physcian that was talking to the group at our intial consultation. He is a very fine surgeon and cares about his patients and it shows. He is all business when necessary but has a twinkle in his eye and appreciates a good sense of self and sense of humor. I feel I have been so blessed to have ended up with Dr. Wood as my surgeon. He is dedicated to the overall health of his patient. Dr. Wood lets you know that this surgery is but a tool in your success and that you are one who has control of the tools. He states and stresses that we are in this together for the rest of our lives. It is his commitment as well as yours. Having seen a few Doctors prior to my chosing Dr. Wood, I have to say that he is the best for me and I bet he could be the best for you also.

At my initial meeting with Dr. Webber, I was impressed as he is very knowledgeable and appeared to have a sincere interest in what he does. During my individual consultation, he was personable and answered all of my questions. Dr. Webber performed my scope test and that went very well. Zida has been extremely helpful getting everything set up and keeping me informed along the way.

Waiting and biting my nails, in walks Dr. M.H.Wood. With this big welcome, hug you type of personality, which right away made me feel so comfortable, my hands went away from my mouth. He was super nice, and has a comedy style about him, easy on the jokes. He is real, he makes you believe you matter, and you are real....and what he does is close to his heart, making this surgery and life journey so real. He is a man who just looks at you, and you can say..."yes Doctor, cut me open and make me a loser!" He is willing to find the right way to take care of things, not just say..."well get use to it" He is so knowledgable that sometimes lil ole me couldn't understand some of the medical words....hopeinglsuoidll, like what is that? LOL But he welcomed you to ask questions and really took his time with us, it was nice...and he is wonderful, if i'm going to allow someone to cut me open and play with my insides....well it would be this man! Thanks Dr. Wood!

My first impression of Dr. Wood was he is a kindler, gentler type of man.I feel he has a lot of experience that is valuable but the hospital staff and office staff is not nearly as well trained or efficient as he is and this caused several problems for me such as seroma and a visit to ER.
Dr. Wood's office staff sems to "Duck and hide" they appear overworked and undertrained.They have not fulfilled the contract as promised as of yet. I talked twice to the office manager. he states they are "working on it".The office is definitely OVERBOOKED.I waited three hours for a post-op emergency!
The part I liked least about Dr Wood is I don't think he ask enough questions to realize his staff at the hospital and his office are not continuously fulfilling the Doctors orders. I believe DR Wood ASSUMES they are, but the fact is they are not.I was not to go home from the hospital until I was keeping down liquids. I never got a tray! Then I was discharged.There was a brakdown in my care at Harper Hospital after ONE DAY.
Future patients should know they need to be very medically saavy because it does take stamina to have this operation and carry out the diet regimen.The diet is in the patient handbook.I like the handbook.
Cori Center has a structered aftercare program in place on paper, but it is not functioning properly.The risks of surgery were printed in the patient handbook but not explained so I could recognize the symptoms.The risks were explained throughly.
Overall I would give DR Wood a 5 out of a 10.
Never Assume Anythng. Hire competent people and pay them enough to stay. A staff is only as strong as it's weakest LINK.I look at the big picture when it comes to competence and bedside manner. Being charming does not mean ssquat. "You can be the best you are at what you do but if you're not there when I need you...You're not _ _ _ t! Famous quote by Former Mayor Hubbard of Dearborn. Another good quote I recall is "There is nothing more frightening than IGNORANCE in action."Author unknown