Hadar Spivak Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

My first impression of Dr. Spivak was the he was caring and compassionate. As time went by he was still those things as well as very skilled and experienced in both the band a G. bypass fields. His office staff is very caring and kind. Some will even share their own experiences. I think that future patients should know that Dr. Spivak has done very many of these procedures so he will not be learning on you. He does emphasize aftercare and has many aftercare groups and meeting you can attend which expands your knowledge and makes you feel even more supported. He did go over possible risks of the surgery. Overall, I feel Dr.Spivak and his staff are excellent and am so glad I picked him for my surgery. I do believe thar surgical competence is more important than bedsiade manner but I do feel Dr. Spivak has both!

I was completly impressed with Dr. Spivak and his staff from day one. Over time I fell in love with the whole team. Everyone was so helpful from day one. I never felt like I was a bother to anyone including Dr. Spivak. I have encouraged soo many people to call him first. The staff was very helpful after my surgery. I had alot of questions and they were all happy to answer any question no matter how ridiculous i thought the question was. Dr. Spivak is a gental man who takes the time for all of his patients. rnI am soo happy that I came to this office. My life has changed and I have never been this happy.rnThank you Dr. Spivak and staff!!!!!

My first impression of Dr. Spivak was that he was serious surgeon focused on the medical procedures but that he didn't necessarily possess the best bedside manner. He was professional but no extra warm/fuzzies. rnrnOver time, I feel he's still a serious surgeon focused on the medicine, but he also seems genuinely interested in the success of his patients and is realistic in the type of goals he'd like his patients to achieve depending upon the surgery they chose.rnrnDr. Spviak's office staff is always courteous and very responsive.rnrnThere isn't anything I don't like about Dr. Spivak.rnrnFuture patients should know that if they chose him, they chose the best bariatric surgeon available in Houston.rnrnDr. Spivak and his staff say aftercare is key to success.rnrnDr. Spivak went over the risks of all the surgery options, the overall rates of risk and his own personal statistics.rnrnOn a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest, I'd give Dr. Spivak a 9.rnrnSurgical competence is great and bedside manner is that of any professional.

Very good. Everything went well and continues to go well.

Dr. Spivak is very well informed and motivative. He and his staff as always been there for any questions and problems that I may have. I have lost a total of about 65lbs in a year and has been very pleased with my progress. Great staff, hospital and surgeon!

very professional and skilled.rnonly improved.rnfriendly and caring.rnnothing negative to say.rnhe is a good and caring doctor.rna lot.rnyes.rnvery well.rnexcellent.rnboth.

Dr. Spivak was very personable and truly showed an interest in you as a person from day one. His continuous treatment has been extraordinary. He personally came in on a weekend to see me to resolve an overfill that I had, which was very impressive from my point of view. Dr. Spivak's office staff are excellent. They have always been very efficient and very personable. I have nothing negative to say about Dr. Spivak or his office staff. Being someone that tends to be very particular, they are extraordinary. I would highly recommend Dr. Spivak to anyone. His knowledge and him being so personable each and every time you see him is truly amazing. He and his office staff seem to always remember who you are and acknowledge you by name. With all the patients they see, that is very impressive. I couldn't have ask for anyone any better to perform my surgery or provide the after care than Dr. Spivak and his office have provided.

I had lab band surgery with Dr. Spivak in July 2007 and it was the best decision I have ever made. I was 44 years old at the time and have struggled with my weight my entire life. Dr. Spivak and his entire office staff have worked with me throughout the entire process. I would recommend them to anyone. rnrnNot only have I lost a lot of weight, I've gained an entirely new perspective on life. I can now enjoy so many more things that I never enjoyed. I am a much happier person.rnrnI would do this all over again, regardless of the cost. Although, I do know that I will never have to worry about my weight again.

I first came in to see Dr Spivak in Feb. of 2006 @ that time I was about 495Lbs and a smoker. Dr Spivak told me unless I stopped smoking and lost at least 30Lbs he could not do the surgery, but he could refer me to a Dr that would do the surgery I said no did what he asked and returned back to his office in April 2006 at that time my weight dropped to 465 Lbs and I quit smoking.. Dr Spivak agreed to do the surgery (Lap-Band System) and did so on May 6, 2006. Since that time I have lost a total of 230 Lbs. and my life has changed completely. Dr Spivak would be the only Dr that I would recommend to do any type of weight loss surgery not only because of his skills but also his human side also his bedside manor is just wonderful. I can't tell you how happy and energetic I am today. I was able to take my two girls to disney over the holidays,and not only was I able keep up with them but I also had to hear them both tell me to slow down that I walk to fast now that's A miracle.One last thing I would not want to forget about the office staff, Not only are they 100% supportive of you.But they are all there for the patient and his or her success.rnrn David B. Schultz

I was considering a sergery for couple of years. Went to several presentations to decide if I'm ready and if the doctor is right. Dr. Spivak and his office impressed me the most and helped me to finally dicede. The presentation was very helpful to understand my optoins in all aspects, all my questions were answered by Dr. Spivak and his actual patients who expirienced and went through ups and downs of the procedure and aftermath. Staff was and continues to be extrimally helpful in handling any issues or concerns every time. Doctor Spivak and his staff are very careing, patient and personable from the moment you come to see them first through all the aftercare visits and adjustments. rnThere is a lot of attention to each patient to make you feel comfortable about the procedure and progress after. Scheduling the sergery was very easy, I got a lot of help and isntructions on how to prepare for sergery and what to expect befor and after. Dr. Spivak spoke with me before and after the procedur, so I was calm and knew what was happening at all times. rnrnThe best part, Dr Spivak performed the sergery in way that left me with just one little tinny tiny scar, I'm not sure how exactly it's called, but if you look at my stomach - no one could even guess I had a sergery at all. rnrnThe procedure was a life changing event for me, and I am so greatfull to Dr. Spivak and his staff for all they've done for me.rnrnI would highly recommend Dr. Spivak to anyone who considers bariatric sergery!