Hans Schmidt Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

I have met with Dr. Hans Schmidt of Hackensack the other day and he is very nice. He answered all of my questions and I had alot. The office staff was very helpfull in every way. I would recomened him to anyone that asked me about him.

He is the most confident doctor I have come accross in a long time. I highly refer him for WLS!
The office staff was great with me, but I have heard complaints

Doctor Schmit had been very personable, but professional. He just wanted the job done. My impression of him has stayed the same. I don't like that he is always in a rush, but I know that is the course of most doctors.
His office staff has been helpful.
Dr. Schmit is a surgon and that is it, but I must say I wish that there was more aftercare. I will be seeing the nutitionist today and I like that. He did not emfisize the risks but I knew of them because of my own reseach.
I would rate him as a top rate surgion and great at his job, sugury.
I think what is best is the doctors surgical competence, and then his bedside manner.

I first met Dr. Schmidth at a seminar. He came across as being very confident in himself which made me feel confident in him.

I have not had a consultation with him yet, it is set for August 22.

Could be more knowledgible, too abrupot on teleophone, and gave incorrect answer about pre-op medication I am on that could be harmful.

Have no opnion about what I lied least about him, didn't meet him one to one.

My first impression of Dr. Schmidt was a good one..At the seminar he was very honest about it all and sure seems to know his stuff.
I am not thrilled with his office staff..but then again they are not gonna operate on me...so I can deal with it.
My mom, my hubby met him at his office and he was relaxed and answered all our questions. Told me up front that I would be in the hospital a little longer because of the diabetes.
I will update again following the surgery.
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Well Dr. Schmidt visited me in the hospital,(which is more than some doctors did for their patients)...He answered all my questions and his "fellow" was wonderful to me. I have had my first office visit and all is well...

Doctor and his staff were extremely professional.
Office staff leave a lot to be desired.

I have a consult with Dr Schmidt scheduled for January 24, 2002. The appt. was made in June! His office told me surgery would be in April.

1/27/02: I can only echo what I have read on this site about DR Schmidt. He is great to deal with. He was the third DR. I have seen. I feel very comfortable with him as my surgeon.

My first encouter, was via telephone and I was honestly very frustrated with the delayed appt. schedule. Iwas advised that there was a waiting list. However, with my pullmonologist and my internist insistence I was able to move the appt. up. After meeting Dr. Schmidt I was very impressed with his patience, and detailed explanation of the surgery. Ifelt very comfortable with him in charge of the surgery. His staff although professional was rather cold upon initial meeting, however I must admit that after going back a few times post op, has been much friendlier, and approachable. I rate Dr. Schmidt very highly and have felt that the surgery was much easier than I originally anticipate. He has regular atercare appointments, and is easy to reach when questions arise. I feel he was well worth the wait. His surgical competence and bedside manner were both great!

I had an appointment with Dr. Schmidt on 1/24/02 and he was GREAT!!!!!! He really knows his stuff! I feel completely safe with him. His office staff is just as great, I had my approval letter in less than a week from my appointment! I am having my surgery on 3/20/02 and I can't wait. Good luck to everyone!

I am going to see Dr. Schmidt on February 21,2002. After a problem with another DR. and his incompetant staff. Word to the wise, check your insurance before you're appt. make sure the DR. still accepts it. So far his office staff seem to be friendly and very informative. I'll let you know more afterwards.