Hadar Spivak Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

Prior to going through with the placement of my lapband I had been researching it for about 2 years and met with other surgeons. Once I met with Dr. Spivak and his staff I knew I felt comfortable asking them questions and having him complete my surgery. Dr. Spivak has great bedside manner and is very patient when speaking with you. Through my journey Dr. Spivak and his staff have been helpful in answering all my questions. I have been able to call and ask them quick questions without feeling like I am bothering them.rnI have enjoyed coming to the support group meetings Dr. Spivak has at his office. We are a smaller group than some of the other support groups I have been to, but the others are very helpful and supportive. I am very satisfied with my decision to choose Dr. Spivak and his staff and continue to use their support as I go through this journey.

This journey has been a life altering experience. I only wish I had done it sooner in my life. I have never felt better, been more active and love the way I look. It is a wonderful feeling to go shopping and not shop \"womens sizes\". To putrnon a size 12/14 pant that fits and looks fabulous on you.rnrnMy fellow workers say I look 10 years younger. rnrnI have no regrets and know that I can keeprnthe weight off.

Dr.Spivak is such a kind man, I feel blessed to have him as my doctor. I had come to him for a band placement and was very pleased with my my experience. I had lost 50 pounds and was very excited. Then I found out I had breast cancer and I had to stop the whole weight loss program for a while. Dr. Spivak was very involved and for my surgeries he let the saline out so that I would not swell. He was very interested and always offered his support,then he was here when I was through with the treatments to put me back on track. Not only a great surgeon but a great human being.

Great first impression....found him to be approachable and informative, even with the hard topics I found him to be honest and forthright. I still have a very good opinion of him, insofar as he himself has been there for me even on an emergency basis. His staff has also been caring and helpful. I give him a very high rating in all areas.

I thought that he was very attentive to my needs and felt very comfortable with him. When my band slipped, he didn't hesitate to take me to surgery to fix the band. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Spivak for bariatric surgery. I've had the band for almost 9 years and have lost about 70 pounds and have never had a problem keeping the weight off.

I came to see Dr Spivak in January of 2007 and had my surgery that Feburary. My first impression was that he was very warm and knowlegable of all of my options. He explained the difference between the different surgeries and I ended up going with the Lap Band. Over time I feel that he has only been more help. If I come in for an adjustment and don't lose as much weight as I wish I had of I don't feel like he'll be upset or dissapointed. He encourages me and talks through ways I can help my weight loss. The office staff is wonderful. Everyone is so sweet and more than happy to help answer questions of point you in the the right direction. I can't say that there is anything I dislike about Dr Spivak, he's been a great dr. I think people should just understand that this Dr gets right down to business and you can tell his job is very important to him. He doesn't joke around a lot or things like that but that's ok because his professionalism is much more important. He made sure that I knew as much as I could about aftercare and the nutrition classes they have each month. Every time I come in I feel like I learn more and more. Obviously the risk of surgery are very important so Dr. Spivak made it very clear to me the negitive aspects of having a surgery like this. I would give him a 9 out of 10 because I think we can all make ourselves better and as wonderful as he is I think there are little things that can be improved. I would have to say that this surgical competence is wonderful and I believe his bedside manner was well... but let's face it... I was a little out of it after surgery! I would highly recommend Dr Spivak if you are looking to have weight loss surgery but remember... not every one loses weight like those people in the magazines or on the billboards that say *results not typical. It may take longer than you want but just like anything it's a lifestyle change but in the end you'll be happy you did it!

My first impression of Dr. Spivak was that he seemed to understand my wieght struggles. His bedside manner was very comforting. Overtime I have grown to appreciate his knowledge and his conservative style. He continues to encourage me and astound me with his infinite knowledge of the lap-band procedure. His office staff is very supportive and friendly. One time I was several hours late for an appointment(due to Houston Traffic)and I still got to see the doctor. I really have not found anything that I do not like about Dr. Spivak or his office staff. rnExpect that you will appreciate the structured aftercare program provided by Dr. Spivak and his staff.rnOverall, I would rate this experience as a 10 and I love my new life as a lighter person. His bedside manner and his competence are my favorite attributes.

When I first met Dr. Spivak he was honest, knowledgable, and real. His office staff is wonderful. They are encouraging and inviting. They make me feel welcomed and always try to accomodate my schedule. He lets you know that the surgery is not a quick fix and you have to do work also. He does have a support group that meets every other Tuesday evenings. The support group has been a great help to me. It is an accountability group and provides information relating to needs of baractric patients. I highly recommend attending the meetings! I also highly recommend Dr. Spivak as a doctor!!!!

The staff and Dr. Spivak have been excellent. I was very scared to have the surgery, but they made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions. At first I regretted having the surgery, but once you get in your routine and the results start showing, I think it was the greatest decision I ever made!

Dr. Spivack is awesome! He was a very nice guy who you can tell is very concerned about your health, and not just your money. Because I was one of the smaller patiants he has treated, he was upfront with me and told me that I might not lose as much wieght as I was expecting. He did not lead me on to believe that I would end up being a size 1. He made sure that I knew what I was getting myself into before I paid. the staff here is great and very helpful. They are down to earth and realize that schedules are very busy, and they are always accomodating! He has a very structured aftercare program to make sure that you lose the most weight possible and stay healthy. He addressed the risk of surgury amazingly! He told us what the possibilities that might happen and what his numbers were. He has never lost a patiant, and has been doing this for a VERY long time. He is an overall amazing doctor!! He has performed surgery on me and 4 of my family members. I reccomend him to anyone looking to find the perfect doctor!