Jeff Hannon Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS
I thought he was very nice and informative. The office staff overall was good, with one or two nurses that acted as if you were just a number not a person. I don't really have anything bad to say about my Doc or my experience. From the very beginning I felt comfortable with the physician decision I had made. As far as aftercare, I think he could do better. I had to ask a lot of questions that i felt should have been answered without having to ask, considering.... I feel as though the risks of surgery were well addressed and i would rate him an 8 overall...and both bedside manner and surgical competence were great.
I haven't seen him yet. The nurse in my PCP's office recommended him or his associate Dr Weinstein to me. She told me that one of her co workers in my Dr's office used him and was very pleased. I have an initial consultation appointment on April 30 2002. Will update after and let you know what I think of him.
Dr. Hannon was very infomative, he didn't rush through the consultation at all. He made me feel very at ease and answered all my questions. His office staff was great. We really didn't get into the aftercare too much at that visit. But I go back in a couple of weeks to schedule my pretesting and surgery so I am sure we will get into that on that visit.He told me of the risk and had me to watch a very informative film about the surgery I believe that surgical competence and bedside manner is both equally important, you want a top surgeon doing your surgery and also one with good bedside manner to answer all your concerns with compassion and knowledge. Mrs Thompson that handles the insurance was great also, she helped with many questions and told me to call her anytime with questions and to ask about anything at all. Over all I would reccomend this dr to anyone.
Dr. Hannon in Mobile is great! He actually took the time, while at home on a Sunday afternoon, to record a video tape explaining the entire procedure. He now requires his patients to view it. This helps to prevent omission of something due to repetition. There are four doctors in this office and they are all very busy. Between the four of them they will only schedule 2 WLS procedures per day. My second consult was on Feb. 19 and the next available date for surgery was May 2 (10 weeks away). Their success rate is very high and their services are in great demand these days with such great results. He does emphasize aftercare with a 1 week follow-up, then 3 wks, then 1 month, then 2 months, then 3 months, then I believe after 3 more months. After the first year he wants to see you annually. He strongly recommends drinking lots of water and walking. They even get you up to walk while you're in the recovery room! I took my mom with me for my Feb. visit. She thinks very highly of him also. He wears a gold cross on his lapel, so I know I will be in good hands.
i had my first consult with dr. snow but was then advised my some friends in the medical field to consider switching to dr. hannon. i went back for a second consult with dr. hannon and i am glad i did. dr. hannon has a good bedside manner and is very thorough in his explaination of the procedure. i was much more at ease with dr. hannon.
his office staff is wonderful and do what they say they are going to do when they say they are going to do it. i never had to go behind and check on my file. they took care of it all.
i spent a great deal of time researching this surgery before i ever went in for a consult, so i had a good idea of what to expect before and after surgery. i was surprised to find out that dr. hannon took the time to make a video that covered some of the general questions associated with gastric bypass surgery. he covered several things on the tape that i had not considered. i went in with a sheet full of questions for him and he answered all of them without rushing me. i am very comfortable with him.
I really like Dr. Hannon. He seems to be very knowledgeable on this surgery. Which is a good thing huh. LOL! I'm just getting to know him and his office staff is friendly enough. When I get to know more about him, I'll write again. I was referred by my Doctor(GYN). She recommended that I have the surgery. Dr. Hannon told me the pro and cons of the surgery. He gave me a lot of information about the surgery and I had to watch a video at his office about the sugery. I kind of wondered if he showed me the video to see if I would run out of his office after knowing what exactly was involved. No such luck. I'm ready! LOL! I really feel comfortable with Dr. Hannon. I have been told a lot of good things about him from his other patients. They say he's the BEST!
I love Dr. Hannon because he was sensitive to myneeds and condition. He did not make me feel as though I should be ashamed of myself and helped me as much as he could. The wait time is long, but it will be worth it!Both his surgical competence and bedside manner are great. I completely trusted him. He will explain anything for you. I do see the need for a nutrition and psychological classes.