Hans Schmidt Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

I traveled 90 minutes to meeting with dr Schmidt. as well as for the surgery. He is worth every minute of it. I would advise anyone in NJ considering the surgery to meet with him, he is the best!!!!!!!

Dr. Schmidt is the best! He made me feel very confident and comfortable with the procedure I was having and explained to me what was going to happen. HIs offiec staff is the best as well, they handled my case very professionally and with great care. I think that they are the best. Dr. Schmidt is an excellent surgeon who made sure things went smoothly and no complications were going to happen. Dr. Schmidt and his staff are A++++++ in my book. I am so glad that chose him to do my surgery.

My first impression of Dr. Schmidt was as the seminar at Hackensack. He was well-dressed, calm and quite knowledgeable. The fact that he found it easy to share the aspects of all of the surgery types in words a \"lay-person\" could understand was truly amazing. He did not speak \"over your head.\" He was willing to answer questions from any/everyone who had one. I was astounded that after what must have been a busy surgical day he was willing to stay in the auditorium until everyone crowded around him was satisfied. I made my consultation with him immediately. (Even though it seemed the auditorium was filled Dr. Trivedi's patients. Where is the Schmidt fan club???)rnrnAt my consultation, he was professional, concerned and willing to take all the time needed to answer all of my questions no matter how insignificant. My surgery was scheduled for a convenient time. Unfortunately, I had to change my date due to a scheduling conflict, but the good news is that I was banded on Friday, July 7th. The day I got to restart my life!!rnrnI went for my first class today, six days after surgery. Kathy his office manager is awesome. The rest of the staff is professional and friendly. Alicia who was my \"savior\" was responsible for having my insurance company approve me in only TWO DAYS!!! rnrnIf you have not made a decision and are trying to find the \"right doctor\" for you, I would highly recommend Dr. Schmidt. His surgical expertise, bedside (well, I guess stretcher-side) manner was understanding and caring.rnrnI would rate Dr. Schmidt A++ and you will, too.

I had lab banding done on 8/30/2006. Dr. Schmidt was very professional and gave me all the information I needed. I did a lot of research for the best doctor I can find because I was worried about the surgery and after care. Dr. Schmidt was widely recommended by a number of previous patients. My surgery went excellent. I was able to leave the hospital the same day and I didn't even need morphin for the pain. He and his staff provided me a lot of information and support for aftercare and so far I've been very happy. I would recommend this doctor anyday of the week!

I travelled over 300 miles because of the reputation of Dr. Schmidt and would travel 100 times that to do it again. Dr. Schmidt is a very professional, very capable man with an office staff that equals him. My first impression of Dr. Schmidt was that of someone who means business and is secure in what he does while at the same time quite capable of making you feel completely at ease and comfortable. His program is quite comprehensive both pre and post op and the hospital he is affiliated with is more like a spa than a hospital!! I felt very confident going into surgery and very free to ask questions of Dr. Schmidt and all his staff. A relative of mine who is also a doctor had RNY performed by Doctor Schmidt and he came highly recommended and rightfully so. I am one month out of surgery with no compications, no concerns and a weight loss of over 40 pounds. I am anticipating my second post-op meeting with Dr. Schmidt as well as with a nutritionist and feel very confident that every step I take with the Dr. and his staff will be a successful one. I can't recommend this surgeon or this hospital more.

What can I say? If you want the best, here is the best! I fought having any type of surgery for ten years because I was frightened and unsure. That was until I met Dr. Schmidt and his staff. I know about 40 or 50 people that have had bariatric surgeries over the years and got plenty of recommendation from them all. I wasn't satisfied until I researched and researched until my fingers hurt! Dr. Schmidt and his colleagues were recommended to me by several prominent people I work with. (I work in Politics). I attended the seminar at first and made the decision to make an appointment. I advise that you be completely honest with Dr. Schmidt about your history and lifestyle so that he may make a more accurate suggestion as to which surgery would benefit you most. I must say I was very very impressed by the fact that he took his time, answered all the tough questions with confidence and was willing to work with me and my hectic schedule. I left the first consultation feeling secure in his suggestion to do Gastric bypass surgery. (I orginally went to see if the Lap-Band would be beneficial for me in my fight with Diabetes). I took some time to think about all Dr. Schmidt told me and made the decision to go forward. I had my surgery on June 20, 2006. I have lost about 46lbs. By the time my surgery day arrived, I was no longer scared. I had total faith in the surgeon I chose. Dr. Schmidt is an innovator, highly skilled and compassionate surgeon. If you want someone who is pioneering new methods and techniques to better serve his patients, then look no further. I could have gone to any surgeon in this country and I chose Dr. Schmidt because statistics don't lie. He has done more of these surgeries than anyone on the east coast (according to my research) and his group has the lowest complication rates. In addition, the aftercare program is top-notch. Kathleen, the nurse practitioner and office director, is simply wonderful and chock full of useful information and tips! She is the lifeline for all post-op patients and is completely dedicated to her work. If anyone needs more detailed information on Dr. Schmidt or Advanced Laproscoptic Associates, please feel free to email me. Thanks Doctor Schmidt for suggesting the surgery and giving my the comfort in going through with it. My diabetes is gone, which was my goal to begin with!! It's also fun to start seeing the \"old me\" again!

I am a patient who had gained 70 pds from a Gastric Bypass done 1996. ( Surgeon had retired who did the Bypass). I was referred to Dr.Schmidt by a co-worker, who said HE MIGHT be able to help me, I had to attended the Seminar at Hackensack Hosp first before anything. I met with Dr. Schmidt at his office for a consult. He was very thorough on what had to get done first, since I already had a Gastric Bypass. After the POUCH study (Barium YULK !!) RECIEVED GOOD NEWS....I was told I can have Lap-Band surgery to get me back on track, and for health reasons of course. His office staff is great... (Alisha) she got me approved on the first try. Had Lap-Band surgery 7/28/06, Im down 14 pds and I feel GREAT. (Kathleen Nurse Pract.) what a wonderful person, she helped me tremendously since I had WLS previously. I rate Dr.Schmidt FIVE STARS he is a caring, sincere person, he takes his time listening to you before he speaks. I recommend him to who-ever is having first time WLS surgery or Second time around like me.

Let me explain how I met the man who changed my life... rnrnI heard about Dr. Schmidt through my brother-in-law who had the band done about a year and a half ago. When I went to the seminar at Hackensack Hospital and met Dr. Schmidt, I was uneasy and not sure if I can go through with this decision I had made. Then Dr. Schmidt began explaining what he did and I must say... I was quite impressed! He seemed very well informed and confident in his work. Basically, he knew his stuff! My doubts were instantly comforted about the surgery and I felt even more in that moment that I had made the right decision. He was clear and concise on explaining EVERY SINGLE DETAIL about each surgery and the pros/cons/side effects/ after effects/risks, etc. about each of them. And the best part about the seminar was hearing from post-op patients and SEEING the results!!! It was incredible!!! After some deliberation with myself, I decided to have the gastric bypass and I am now 3 weeks after surgery and I feel GREAT so far! I have had NO nausea! NO throwing up! NO \"dumping syndrome\"! I stopped taking the percocet after a week! I followed what Dr. Schmidt and his staff had told me to the letter and here I am so far 23 pounds lighter! His head nurse, Kathleen (who is an ex-patient of Dr. Schmidt), is also invaluable with her knowledge! And she knows because she's been there which is SO important when you're dealing with something like this. You want information from a person who has EXPERIENCED what you're going through! rnrnMy only small negative part, and I hate to do this, but there were a couple on the office staff, and I mean only a couple, who just couldn't get it together in terms of moving my case forward. Papers were asked for after I was told nothing else was needed, I was told I was approved when I wasn't and delays ensued. It was a headache and I nearly backed out of it out of frustration! But entered a savior, Mari, who saved the day at the end and truly came through! She took over my case and told me what I needed (for once and for all) for my insurance and then when all was said and done, she submitted it all and within days, I was approved!rnrnSo... in conclusion... rnDr. Schmidt= a God sent! The best of the best!rnKathleen, the nurse= one smart lady!rnOffice Staff+ Mari= A-OKrnOffice Staff - Mari= UH OH!rnOverall experience= Excellent! Would choose Dr. Schmidt again in a heartbeat!rnrnTO DR. SCHMIDT: Thank you for SAVING my life! God Bless!

my first impresseion of Dr. Schmidt was that he is a confident individual and that image remains the same so far. His staff was very obliging though quite harried. Please keep in mind that I am only 3 days post op ok!

3/2006 Well it has been over a year since my surgery and I still have nothing but praise for Dr. Schmidt and staff. I alway look forward to a consult. He is never in a rush and is willing to discuss anything that concerns me. Thank you so much!

I first met Dr. Schmidt at my consultation in April 2005. He was very nice and to the point. He answered all of my questions, but I felt rushed. I know he is a very busy man. His office staff was nice and pleasant. When I saw Dr. Schmidt in the hospital on the day of my surgery, he seemed more laid back and not as rushed. He spoke to my family and myself and answered all questions.