David Dyer Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

I chose Dr. David Dyer as my bariatric surgeon mainly because he accepted Medicare. For 28 years I had worked in a health department which gave me the opportunity to work with physicians in all aspects, so I wanted to make sure I had made the right decision. I researched Dr. Dyer’s background and was pleased with the results which were reinforced by my primary care physician who knew Dr. Dyer personally. Dr. Dyer is everything you want a surgeon to be, knowledgeable, well-versed on all aspects of gastric bypass surgery and is continually updating his knowledge by attending seminars on his field of medicine. He has made me feel like he knows me on a personal basis, takes the time to listen to all my questions and doesn’t make light of any situation I might discuss. Before my surgery, we had discussed a possible hernia repair and he suggested we wait; however, while doing my surgery he discovered I had quadruple hernias. He took the time to go ahead and repair all the hernias as well as fix some other problems resulting in an 8 ½ hour surgery. To me that was over and beyond the call of duty and I am truly grateful to him for doing both surgeries at one time. When I was admitted to Williamson County Medical Center 10 days after my surgeries, he was on the phone calling me to make sure everything was going o.k. That is what makes Dr. Dyer so special. He CARES!!! I am happy to say he is an excellent surgeon and would highly recommend him to anyone having gastric bypass surgery. Barbara D., Hendersonville, TN

I have worked in the healthcare profession for over 30 years and have experience with thousands of physicians. Being so close to the medical profession can make one \"skeptical\" so choosing the right surgeon was extremely important to me. After a good amount of research, I opted for Dr. David Dyer for my lap band surgery and am now happy to say that was an excellent decision. Dr. Dyer is everything you want a surgeon to be. He is well versed in his knowledge of bariatric surgery, has fantastic skills in the OR, but is NOT your typical surgeon when it comes to patient communication. Dr. Dyer is a great communicator and give you all the time you need to ask questions and make sure you are comfortable with every aspect of your care plan. I would highly recommend Dr. Dyer - - he is tops in his profession.rnrnJulie S. Nashville, Tennessee

My first impressionis that Dr. Dyer was a very blunt, to the point, surgeon. That has continued to be my opinion. I really like that. Aftercare seems to be the main focus of his office. He went over all of the facts of each type of surgery and did not try to pressure me to choose a specific one. I would/hve recommended him to a friend.

I really can't complain about much. I had a leak while in surgery. I think Dr. Dyer was more disapointed than I was. I have referred others to him because I trust him. Sometimes I get aggravated with him but I can honestly say it is usually my fault for not following direction. That is not one of my strongpoints. I would have to say his surgical competence is better, but he is also the first to tell you when you have done well. He just wants you to do your best and is let down when you don't.

My first impression-matter of fact and somewhat reserved. I like the matter of fact part-i'd much rather someone be straight with me.rnrnOffice staff was nice, what you would expect.rnrnI would rate Dr. Dyer a 7 on a scale of 1-10. I work with doctors all the time, so for someone to be a 10 they would have to walk on water.

Dr.Dyer explains things in easy to understand terms,and is very willing to answer my questions until I am satisfied that I understand what he is talking about. He is kind, doesn't talk down to a patience, and told me exactly what was going on with me and my surgery. I was very satisfied with Dr. Dyer his staff before my surgery and the effort they made on my behalf to get my approval, and since my surgery with my follow up care the Doctor and his entire staff have only showed caring and concern for my health and and well-being. They are wonderful and I can not say enough good things about them. I had a complication with my surgery and had to stay eight days and was kept informed by the entire staff of the hospital. The hospital staff is excellant and a large portion have had bariatic surgery or are awaiting approval, they know what is going on and just treat you like you are special from the time you walk in until the time you check out. My experience with Dr. Dyer continues to be a very enjoyable and pleasurable one. Aftercare is stressed as much or more than the surgery to stay healthy both mentally and physically, this office and their staff take care of the complete person they do not take your money are leave you out in the cold to fend for yourself. I would recommend this Doctor and his staff to anyone who was wanting quality care both before and after their surgery, they in my humble opinion are the best.

My Bariatric Surgery was on 12/19/07. It was my Christmas present to myself, my wife, and my family. rnrnMy story began three years before I finally had my operation. It was a long trail but well worth it. I had to change doctors just as we were finishing the process at the end of the first year and we could not get all the records needed. My first doctor moved out of state and closed his practice in our area. I had to start all over again. Once we ensured we had all the requirements met, my case was presented to my insurance company. After 5 denials it was finally approved. That was the most trying part of the whole ordeal. Just don't lose faith and don't let a No stop you from trying again. Find out why you were denied in detail and then met the requirements. It may seem as if it is a moving target, but keep shooting and you will finally hit it.rnrnDr. Dyer did a wonderful job in the presurgery consultation, during the surgery process, and in the time since the surgery. He has been quite personable. He certainly has been encouraging and helpful in giving information to make my journey a success.rnrnI like the fact that the entire staff has been so helpful anytime I needed a question asked or other assistance. It certainly is refreshing to have a center where everything truly is provided. The dieticians on staff are knowledgeable and helpful as is the exercise physiologist.rnrnI searched and looked very hard before choosing the Centennial Center for Obesity and Dr. Dyer. I felt I picked the best available not only in our area, but that I could do no better anywhere else. My choice was indeed all I expected and I am very thankful for a medical team as great as Dr. Dyer's.rnrnAs of this morning I have lost 51.4 pounds in just under a month. I never thought this was possible. While it has been an interesting month, I would do it all over again to get the results I am seeing. This is only a tool to help me reach my goal, but it is certainly worth it. The risks were much smaller having the surgery than not having it. I am thankful to be on this side of the process!rn

It has been a while since I have posted, but things have been pretty hectic. In the last few months I got engaged, started a new job, had a wedding, and moved to a new town. So needless to say I have been a little busy! I had my bypass surgery a year and half ago and have lost and kept off 103 pounds. I feel great and would do it all over again in a second. I still can't thank Dr. Dyer and his staff enough for changing my life. They are truly a blessing from God. I know without them I would not have had the wedding I had always dreamed of. I can't imagine trying on dresses had I not lost the 100 pounds, but thanks to them I was able to wear a dress like I had always dreamed of. Without the surgery, I would have probably not even had a ceremony because I was so self conscious about my weight. However with the surgery and weight loss, I was confident enough to have my wedding and stand in front of 300 people not worrying about how I looked. If you are considering the surgery, I definitely recommend it and highly recommend Dr. Dyer. He is not only a great surgeon, but a very kind and compassionate person. I can't thank him enough for the surgery and for the continued support he gives afterwards. The follow up care the clinic provides is amazing and helps keep you on track for keeping the weight off. I have probably done every diet ever thought of and my only regret about the surery would have to be that I didn't do it sooner.rn K. Vaden (White)rn Halls, TNrnrnrn

I had the best surgeon. He was a family doctor to say the least. He doesnt seem to have a sense of humor at first but is very funny. He just wants you to succeed. Even after 5 years out he is still on me to lose weight. He was my grandmother and mom's surgeon for breast cancer. He has recently become the surgeon for my cousin who had the GB. My aunt had a lumpectomy. So you can see we trust him with our life. The running joke in our family is he has seen all the women naked. lol He and his office staff are all caring individuals and I personally wouldnt change my decision for anything.

I was very impressed upon first meeting Dr. Dyer. He was very through in explaining the different types of gastric surgeries, and the risks involved.