Giselle Hamad Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

No problems. She comes across stern but she just wants you take everything seriously and succeed so she means well!

STAFF is amazing!

No problems with the office


Everything is explained in detail and very thorough.

Originally I was scheduled to have Dr. Eid as my surgeon BUT... he could not fit me into his schedule until mid-July and this was not a good time at all with family events 8(
The scheduling staff at the MIS unit at Magee's was able to fit me into Dr. Giselle Hamad's schedule in early June. This certainly makes my summer much less stressful. I think Dr. Eid is a very skilled physician and I liked his approach and discussion when we met during the workshop in mid March. BUT I am meeting Dr Hamad on June first and I am confident I will not be disappointed. I think the baraitric surgical staff at Magee's is the most qualified and I feel sucure going there.

She was very matter of fact. Her staff were all great. They put up with my calls every other week to find out my status and to check receipt of tests. When she told me that the surgery could kill me or worse ruin my life she laid it all on the line. I was a little taken aback but in the later weeks a friend of mine having the surgery was turned into a vegetable (another surgeon and hospital). She is basically waiting to die and is completely unresponsive. Even Dr Hamads words weren't as much a reality check as my friend. Dr Hamad's insistence on no weight gain from the consult is very difficult, especially when you read about other surgeon's patients saying goodbye to all of their food friends before the surgery. Overall I would recommend Dr Hamad and her office, so far. I haven't had the surgery yet so I can't be positive but so far they have made the process realatively painless and trouble free.

Met her today, November 5, 2003. I was very impressed with her. I immediately felt comfortable and at ease with her. Very compassionate, she maintained direct eye-contact, without coming across as intimidating. She has great people skills.

The office staff were attentive and very organized. Sensitive to the needs patients have and eager to answer questions. Treated me very professionally.

The entire process was clearly described to me. The good and the potential problems. The importance of diet and exercise was clearly outlined as a part of the after-care.

Dr. Hamad was very direct in mentioning the potential risks. She also described some alternative surgeries that are available.

Based on my one interaction with Dr. Hamad and her staff, I feel 100% comfortable with pursuing this surgery. Now its on to the testing.

I am and continue to be impressed with Dr. Hamad and her entire staff. At our first meeting she was very straight to the point. I knew exactely was expected of me. At my final consultation she was more layed back. One thing that I was very impressed by her was the fact that she made a point to stop in and see me after my surgery once I was moved into my room. Also, I found out from my sister that before the surgery Dr. Hamad went to talk to her about the procedure. Dr. Hamad is very diligent about her after care and I have had a 10 day appointment, a 1 month appointment, and I have a 3 month scheduled for December. Overall, I would give Dr. Hamad and her staff 4 stars!

My first impression was exactly what I wanted in a surgeon and she was a woman. She was kind and has the heavier person in mind. She made me feel very special. My impression of her over time only grew stronger, I have total faith in her and her ability to do this kind of surgery. She never made me feel embarassed or ashamed of my self for being heavy.
I can not say enough about her office staff, she has been consitant in keeping the same staff and they know you. After surgery in the hospital her staff visited me. Deb is always update on the procedures. Karen her nurse remembers me and treats with each time with kindness. And Gina her Pa is just wonderful she has a gift in this kind of surgery.
I can honestly say the is nothing I like least about her and her staff.
For the future patients what would I tell them, she has a great bedside manor. The wing she helped design at Magee was design with the larger patient in mind. She totally thinks of the larger person the chairs are made to fit, ones where you don't squeeze in.
After care is very important to her and she stresses the follow up visits and she is a long for the ride. I will be with her forever and people need the follow up so many just forget all about it. She is there for me in the rough times and the good times.
Every thing is laid out before a decision should be made the before care, the during care and the after care.

She addressed all the risks before a decision was ever made.

I rate Dr Hamad very high. I know I made the right decision and It is well worth the two hour drive each way. I do not have enough words to express just how much I think of her and her staff they are a team. Each visit my husband goes with me and they treat him with the same curtiousy that they treat me. I have never seen Dr Hamad with out a smile on her face. Even though she is a very beautiful and very skinny woman she treats me like a very special human being and she gives me the faith and encouragement to survive this hard trip. This surgery is forever and the visits with her are forever and I am so thankful and thank God everyday that I waited till I found her to be my surgeon.

I very highly reccommend her to any one she is a great surgeon. But also advise people that this is not an easy surgery, it is forever and it is not a quick fix for obesity. After wards it still takes, diet, exercise and alot of commitment to survive this challenge. It takes daily exercise, eating balanced meals with high protein, drinking lots of water. I exercise daily so the weight doesn't come back on and it can. Be sure of your decision and don't rush into anything, unless you have tried diets and exercise and water together and truly stuck it all out and couldn't loose weight then this is you option. And remember it is forever.

My first impression was- she's young- to young to be a good surgeon- WRONG!, also what does this pretty little chic no about what it's like to live in an obese body? I figured she would be condiscending. That was the furtherest from the case.
Dr. Hamad is wonderful, she is extemely knowledgable, caring, and empathetic. I would trust her with my life many times over.
I will need my gallbladder out eventually and she will be the one to do it.
Her staff is very efficient and always attentive.
Future pts. need to know- she makes a stipulation that once the process is started that you can't gain any weight. That was
a hard pill to swallow, but it truly is for your own good. Surgery is very hard on an obese person both from the surgeons standpoint and from the pts.

What can I say my opinion is...Dr. Hamad and her staff are wonderful beyond words. I was welcomed, made to feel at ease and treated with the utmost respect. This office goes above and beyond what any other Doctor and office normally does. They are there for you in EVERY way and i feel so secure in their hands. I would not want to be anywhere else considering the risks involved!! I am a member of a local group and have heard a lot of negative things about a few doctors, you will not about Dr. Hamad or her staff!!! I will post more after surgery...

My first impressions was exactly as I expected. She was warm and very informative. She gave me the impression that she knew the ins and outs of bariatric surgery. She's firm, but polite. She has a strict policy of don't gain between your initial consult and your pre-op or she will cancel your surgery. I went and bought me a scale just to make sure I don't do that (and stocked up on Slim-fast) because I hear she's a stickler. Although I don't feel all is lost as if I do gain weight, my surgery is approved through my insurance company, I'll just have to find a doc who would do it regardless. On a scale of 1 to 10 I'd rate her a 10 (for good). I feel they have an excellent aftercare program and support group (they even have a plastic surgeon come out and talk in the support groups). I believe her office staff is second to none. I've never had a problem with them calling me back about anything. They give me the impression that no question is too dumb and they make sure you know what you're going through and neither did the Surgeon nor her staff sugar-coat anything and told it like it is. I give them a thumbs up.

Terri

Dr. Hamad was wonderful right from the beginning. She made me feel at ease, explained the whole procedure thoroughly as well as provided me with post-op information.

Her staff was wonderful, as well. I'm sure I made a pest of myself trying to get approval and her staff, Debbie especially, was very patient with me and understood what a huge decision this was for me. This is a very well run, professional practice and I would recommend Dr. Hamad to anyone.