Andrew Hargroder Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

I was very impressed that DR. Hargroder took the time to meet with me before surgery and answer any questions I had. I was very pleased with all of the staff and there eagerness to help me in anyway they could. I do wish that I would have seen DR Hargroder more after I had my surgery. I was real impressed and very happy with my decision to choose the facility and the DR.

He was much younger than I expected. He was very informative. The office staff isn't exactly the most helpful people but there are other sources out there..for instance this website. I cant really say there is anything I didn't like about him. He is very strict. They emphasize it alot but they dont follow through with it and getting an answer out of his office about which pills you can take and certain foods...dont expect anyone to help you. The have a website where you take these test and stuff for the aftercare. I could never finish because my last module wouldn't ever appear on the page so I just gave up on it. I pretty much had read everything possible to prepare myself for the surgery and he just reiterated that. Overall rating would be excellent. Both his bedside and surgical competence are a 10

Dr. Hargroder is an excellent doctor and he never made me feel like a patient, I actually felt like family.

My surgeon was very good. He was knowlegable and he put me at ease. I was very comfortable with him. The nursing staff and doctors' office staff were both very kind and helpful.
I did have problems getting a response regarding a question a few weeks before surgery but on follow-up the staff was apologetic and extremely helpful.
My surgery was through the Compass program which has an excellent structured on-line aftercare program.
Dr. Hargroder addressed the risks of surgery and the life-style changes required by the surgery to make sure people knew there were risks and this was not a magic solution.
I would rate Dr. Hargroder very high. He and his staff were wonderful. I would highly recommend him to anyone planning to travel for the surgery.
The doctor was highly competent and his manner was excellent. I am a nervous nelly but he put me at ease.

My first impression of Dr. Hargroder was that he cared for his patients.
The more I saw of him the more I realized that he really cares and we are not just another fat person.
His office staff was extremely friendly and caring.
I can find nothing bad to say about him or his staff.
You can relax knowing that he is going to do his best for you.
Yes aftercare is strongly emphasized.
Yes there is a structured aftercare program.
Before he does any surgeries he talks to his patients and tells all the risks and gives you a chance to back out. He does not pressure anybody.
On a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate him a 15.
He has great surgical competence also a great bedside manner.

I was very impressed with Dr. Hargroder and his staff! They were so supportive and friendly. My mother came with me for my surgery. She was the nervous one; I was beyond excited! As my mom said, "what a wonderful surgeon...and look at his cowboy boots!" My only problem was cabin fever after the surgery, but, thankfully, they have cable, so at least I got to see the Huskers! What else?! Hmmm...Dr. H was very good about answering all of the questions I had, and he was very supportive of the decision I had made. He was honest about side effects and the dangers of surgery, and that made me feel very good. Again, he has both my mom and my approval, so you know he must rock!

Dr. Hargroder is in my opinion, the best surgeon alive, he is very skilled and takes pride in his work, he is always available and willing to answer all of your questions, and goes out of his way to make sure that your surgical experience and aftercare is as comfortable, pleasant and enjoyable as possible.
The first time I met Dr. Hargroder, he walked into the room wearing cowboy boots and scrubs, he has a very nice apperance and on top of it all he has the best bedside manner, I have ever seen. Kristy, his nurse is always available to answer your questions, she has really became a good friend to me, when I call her with a question, I know I will get an immediate answer.
The whole staff goes above and beyond to help their patients and the bottom line is. They really do Care!
Thank you! Dr. Hargroder, Kristy and everyone else who made my dream of being healthy a reality! I never could have done it without you! I love you guys!!!!

My first impression of Dr. Hargroder was that he was a very confident, competent person. This impression hasn't change. He's a great surgeon and he's very laid back which makes me feel more comfortable talking to him. His office staff, that I met at the time of surgery, were very nice and helpful. However, I did call yesterday to discuss a bill, left a message and was told I'd get a call back shortly, but I still haven't heard anything. It's not that big of a deal, because my question has been answered, but I just wanted to mention it. To me, Dr. Hargroder didn't emphasize aftercare much. He basically said to let my body be my guide. If I'm feeling bad, go check it out. Which makes sense to me. Overall, I would rate him a very high 9 out of 10 (nobody's absolutely perfect), and I only wish that I lived closer so I could see him for my follow up care.

I thought he projected well. He answered my questions. He was direct. I liked him all the way through. There were some negatives to being from "out of town." I hope my primary knows what to look for.On line Compass program is excellent.Risks were covered & it was STRESSED to follow surgeon's orders & Nutritional guidelines to prohit trouble.Both manner & competence were very good.I had surgery through 2 hurricanes.

Dr H and his staff we really wonderful. My first impression was one of suspicion- since everyone else said good things...i am a bit of a skeptic... but after talking with him i was really put at ease and was no longer so nervous. i really cannot find anything i didnt like about dr hargroder...except that I dont like Louisiana. Seriously! He came on rounds and talked with all of us...answered questions with no problem..which im sure hed answered the exact thing a million times, but he didnt ever show it. excellent doctor, excellent bedside manner, excellent staff, excellent surgical competence. emphazised aftercare a great deal, makes sure you are taken care of... i really just cannot find anything negative to say about him or his staff. the longest i waited for a response to my call light was maybe 3 minutes before a nurse was in my room, i had alot of allergies, so i am a bit of a high maint. person and i was there by myself. very professional, very friendly, very competent.