Alan Schuricht Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

What can I say about Dr. Schuricht, well he is awesome. He made me feel great from the first time I walked through the door. He is very honest about the surgery and make you fully understand that you are responsible for everything that happens to you post op. I had not gone to him in a year and he/his office reached out to me and they know what I was feeling and he enbraced me even though I gained 30 pounds in a year. He did not make me feel bad and he knows I can get to where I need to be, now I just need to figure I that I can do this. He is wonderful to talk to and he is down to earth and will answer your questions truthfully. he is also funny and will make you laugh which when you are making a decision like WLS some time you just need to laugh to get rid of some of the tension. As for his professional side he is great and he takes care of you, your body and your spirit. So I don't remember if I said he is AWESOME.

Roberta:jump:

i felt Dr. Schuricht was straight forward and down to earth, He makes you feel as if you are an individual. He made me feel as if he was not just concerned about me as just another patient but my personal well being as an individual.

The staff was very pleasant, patient, friendly and supportive.

I felt like Dr. Schuricht was just as planned on being a part of my aftercare success as he was of being a part of the surgery.

Dr. Schuricht was straight forward about what he expects and will accept as far as aftercare.

He didnt pull any punches when discussing risk vs. benefits he gave it to you just as it was without being arrogant or a jerk.

Overall i give Dr. Shurichts pre-op mannerism a 10.

Great person. he is real not just a dr. by the book. some one in the staff was difficult but eventually helped out quite a bit with the insurance. Surgery is tomorrow. I'll let you know more next week. (I hope)

I really liked him from the start .
My impression grew to really like him more each time i saw him.
His office staff is so extremely nice and they handle each and every paitent seperate.
They really wasnt anything I didnt like about him .
If he beielives you are a canidate for the surgury he is there for you 100 percent all the way .

He emphadizes aftercare to the fullest or you will hear about it from him.

yes the practice and the hospital has a support group that meets once a month .

How important it is to follow all instructions to the T .
I would give my Dr 10 .

All the above.

He was the best!!!!! very informative, he made me feel very comfortable, HE KNOWS HIS STUFF!! if I had to have any other surgeon I dont think I would have gotten this surgery!

He is just awsome! Very down to earth,easy to understand and he made me feel very comfortable.Hes really funny too!
His staff is great very pleasent.Cathy is just wonderful she has been so nice and helpful.
My only complaint is that its hard to get a return phone call.Im hoping that its because they are so focused on aftercare.

I really liked Dr. Schuricht's directness and full story about the surgery. No fantasyland version, just the facts, good and bad; all the risks associated with the surgery. He makes no bones about it that things can happen. I also enjoyed his sense of humor. I've heard lots of good things about him and think that he is the right person to do this surgery.
I have mostly dealt with Kathy, but have found that most of the time I can get a quick answer.(I also need to learn to be more patient and realize that I'm not the only one looking for the attention from the staff).
Dr. Schuricht is very strict about the rules. Before the surgery as well as after. He stresses the need to pay attention to his offices' instructions and follow them!
I think Dr. Schuricht is a great Doctor and I'm sure I will find out that he is a great surgeon.
If given the choice between surgical competence and bedside manner, I'd have to say surgical competence is much more important, but of course would like to know that my surgeon has both.

I love Dr. Schuricht. To the point and has a sense of humor. Was very detailed about everything and took his time with me. I feel like I am in good hands.

When I first met Dr. Schuricht I was a bit shell shocked. I'm very laid back and quiet but Dr. Schuricht is stright forward and tells it like it is. I was thinking this guy must be crazy saying if we didn't loose weight he'd be putting his foot up our butts but then the more he talked and then when I had my one on one with him I could tell that he was truely concerned with the person. I think I couldn't have picked a better surgeon and I did see two others before Dr. Schuricht. I think he is the best.

GREAT DOCTOR! In my book he's 10x better than the best. I had uncooperative physiology but everything ultimately worked out great. Fantastic aftercare while still Inpatient (helped by a great hospital / nursing / residents) and fantastic aftercare as well!

I did alot of preop research but his pre-op classes filled in some holes I didn't realize I had in my knowlege and made me feel confident about his approach to handling surgical risks (which as a patient who ultimately had complications made me feel more secure).

The last question - better with competance or bedside manner - he's great with both but a slight (very) edge to the surgical skill. I'm only picking the one as I would never want to see him leave surgery!