Darren Glass Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

Glass is brutally honest and up front about the risks associated with the surgery. Required that my husband meet with him, and that he attend support group meetings prior to surgery with me (so that he could understand that I am not the only person that felt the way I did). That was a big deal to me. He's very factual and laid out different options, risks and benefits to different types of surgeries. Seems very professional, but young. Seems competent. Three of my friends that have had him spoke very highly of him and his staff, and said they were all very accessible....which was very important to me as well. When compared to another surgeon that I'd considered, he had not performed near as many surgeries, and that was my only concern.

I walked into the office without a appointment and had some questions. The staff was very helpful and made sure they answered all of my questions.

My first impression of Dr. Glass was that he knew what he was doing and he had a sense of humor. I liked that since I knew I would feel comfortable asking him any questions. I did ask him what his fatality rate was on our first meeting and he did not duck the question. One patient died of blood clots related to the surgery. I asked him his rate of leakage and it was around l %. I had the feeling that he would do anything he could to make sure his odds were in the favor of his patient. I felt he was very thorough in his explanation of the risks of surgery, but he also presented the possitive aspects, such as less chances for diabetes, less chance for high blood pressure and in general, better health. My insurance changed in the midst of the proceedure and I learned Dr. Glass is not a primary provider for Health Partners and will not be considered until he has completed 5 years of bariatric surgery. He is one year away, but I also noticed he has done more surgeries than some of the doctors who have made the mandated 5 year's required by Health Partners. During this insurance mess, Dr. Glass and his staff have been committed to helping me receive my surgery before my insurance change. rn I guess the one thing I would like from Dr. Glass's office is a structured approach to what time I drink my protein and liquids on an hourly basis. I also would like more nutritional information on protein drinks and after care diet. Maybe I will get this information after surgery. I have found that there are a variety of protein drinks on the market that are higher in Protein and fiber than the recommended Slim fast and Boost. I am one of those people who likes to read labels and I would like to know exactly how much protein I am looking for, how much sugar, how much, fat, fiber etc. I know that drinks that have 7 gr of Fiber are much more filling for the 2 week liquid fast before surgery. I know I can always email his Nutritionist and she will give me this information, but I would like it included in the packet they give out.rn I can not give information on the surgery at this date since I am still pre-op but the care I have been given so far has been excellent. PJrnrnMy second, 3rd and 4th impressions of DR. GlassrnrnI was scheduled for surgery on Sept. 29th of 2006. A few hours before the surgery, surgery was canceled because they saw a suspicious shadow near my heart. Dr. Glass called me before anyone else and dealt with the problem head on. He suggested I go see his partner, Dr. Oaks at Abbot and have a CAT scan. I did, and was extremely impressed by Dr. Oaks who kept me calm and helped me make the best non-invasive surgery decisions. Dr Glass was kept informed at all times. My insurance also changed during this time and normally Dr. Glass could not see me since I now belonged to Health Partners. He and Dr. Oaks and his office continued to keep me informed. I eventually had around 5 CT's and a PET scan. When the St. Cloud hospital could not get me in right away for a preliminary surgery to find out if the tumors I had were cancerous, Dr. Oaks made personal calls to the U of M, where I was admitted. I had surgery in Nov. at the U and the found what they thought was lymphoma was actually a \"fungus tumor\". Once More, Dr. glass and Dr. Oaks were there for follow ups, and as soon as I was cleared by the U, my bariatric surgery was scheduled.rn I was extremely pleased with Dr. Glass after my surgery as well. After surgery, he stopped by to see me on the way to a vacation with his children. Dr. Oaks also stopped in and it was very clear that he did not mind if I called him at any time during the weekend, should I have any problems. St. Cloud is very lucky to have such capable and caring Doctors. rn This review asks if I have anything negative to say. I can not say one bad thing about, Abbot's staff, Dr. Oaks or Dr. Glass. It is my impression though that The St. Cloud hospital does need to work on some major problems they are having with some staff members on the weekends.rn I have also felt that there needs to be work done on behalf of patients with Insurance billing. I am lucky in that I have a husband who was a chief investigator dealing with insurance fraud for the Dept. of Commerce. He has handled all my bills and without him we would have been over paying many items. Luckily, he checks the DOB's and the usual and customary charges, and calls when he finds we are being billed hundreds of dollars more than we should be. Each time the situation is resolved, but I feel that the average patient does not even understand how the billing works, and this seems unfair. PJ from waite Parkrn Pj from waite park

Dr Glass is polite, professional, concerned, and straight forward with everything. Office staff is wonderful and willing to go the extra mile. I haven't found anything to dislike yet. Future patients should know that he is the only laproscopic gastric bypass surgeon in St. Cloud at this time, and that all others are open procedure. He has a very structured post op Program for the first year, and a fabulous local support group with professional speakers. Dr Glass gives you all the good, the bad, and the ugly having to do with this type surgery. rnrnI'm only 3 days post op writing this, I think that speaks mountains! Thank you Dr. Glass!rn10/24/06 I'm a week post op and feeling great, I would recommend Dr. Glass to anyone, there is a real skill and concern with this man and all of those connected with Central Minnesota Surgeons.

Great doctor all around. Says it like it is and doesn't \"fluff\" anything. Would recommend him to anyone. Great support staff and dietician!

I've met with Dr. Glass once so far and have my final pre-surgery appointment with him on August 15th!!! He is extremely kind, patient, answers all your questions and treats you like a person. He doesn't sugar coat anything, he tells you like it is. Everyone in his office is so wonderful and helpful. I would highly recommend him to anyone considering WLS. I am now post op and Dr. Glass is wonderful. He is encouraging and when you call cuz something doesn't \"feel\" right he listens and takes you seriously. He is a very competent surgeon and has a wonderful bedside manner. I am so happy that I chose to go with Dr. Glass.

Confident without condescension, upfront, informative, professional, and well mannered, I think best describes my first impression. I haven't changed my impression yet. The staff is willing to individualize their care, they are very concerned, and responsive.rnI couldn't find anything to dislike. After care is considered a high priority, and essential to success for Dr. Glass and staff. He has not had a fatality yet, and his peers consider him very skilled. Attending support group meetings I never once heard anyone express a complaint. He is very thorough about discribing the types of surgery and the risks involved.rnI will reserve my over all rating for after the operation.

Dr. Glass is professional, courteous, straight forward, concerned, and portrays himself as confident in his abilities without condescension. rnrnI have met with Dr. Glass twice pre-op, and have not changed my impression. rnrnThe staff are friendly and responsive to indiviual needs. rnrnI have personally had conversation with over 30 of his post-ops, and they all say he is dedicated to his work, staff, and the welfare of his patients.rnrnDr. Glass stresses pre and post-op care by having an active support group which provides, teaching seminars, nutritional guidence, and Psycological support on a regular basis.rnrnI would say he is upfront with explaining the risks involved with this type of surgery he makes sure you truely understand all of it and he is not hesitant to field questions.rnrnI will reserve my overall opinion for after my surgery, but thus far he seems both competent, and well mannered and I feel confident of success.

'Dr. Glass looks very young

He was great before and after. I really liked the fact that he was so open about everything. He is a great doctor and there are no words to express how thankful I am for him.. He is great!