Jon Schram Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Schram seems to be a very successful bariatric surgeon. His seminars are very informative and his staff are wonderful. Dr. Schram has an excellent track record, which was one of my deciding factors for choosing him.

I had my initial consult with Dr. Schram and I was very impressed. He was able to explain things in laymans terms and he was more than willing to answer all my questions. The Barix Clinic itself ws easy to get to and all the staff were very professional. Parking is free!

Dr. Schram gave me an impression that he really cares about helping his patients. His office staff in Holland was friendly and very helpful. The risks involved in Lab Band surgery was explained very well, and overall I would rate Dr. Schram and his employees a 10 out of 10.

1) What was your first impression of him/her? My first inpression was that he was very young but capable.

2)How did your impression change over time? It didnt change much, except that I think he saved my life. I truly would recomend anyone to go to him for their surgery, he was and is caring, compasionate and capable.

3) How would you describe his/her office staff? Everyone at the Barix Clinic in Holland and Yspy are wonderful, always encouraging and they always go out of their way to make you feel special.

4) How much does he/she emphasize aftercare? Aftercare is very inportant to him he is always there when I need to ask a question, Big or small.

5) How did he/she address the risks of surgery? He was very up fromt about the risks. He didnt make it apear to be anything but what it was, a risky surgery that could be fatal.

6) How would you rate him/her overall? on a scale of 1 - 10 I would give him and his staff a 100+

7) Which is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or are both great? Both are awsome.

Dr. Schram made me feel like I was the most important surgery he had on his plate that day. Very caring. The day after surgery he popped his head in for quick minute to say that things went well and held my hand. I wish would have stayed a little longer. His staff was very professional and also had that caring attitude that made me feel good about the whole procedure. He emphasizes aftercare a great deal. He says, the surgery is just another tool in your belt, it's what you do after the surgery that really counts. He told me that as with any major surgery there was a chance of complications even death. Good bedside manner and very competent surgeon. If I had to do it all over again I would make sure Dr. Schram was there.

Very nice man. Very imformative and patient. Staff was great and also very informed.

I went to see Dr. Shram for my consultation this morning ( October 4, 2005). He was very nice. He explained about the procedure and told me that he would do an open rny for me. I need to get an ok from a cardiologist and a pulminary function test before I can get a date. Being that I self-pay, getting a date will not take as long. His staff was great. Each person I came into contact with was very friendly. I really liked Dr. Shram and look forward in progressing with the next steps.

I had my consultation with Dr. Jon Schram, in Barix Clinic, Holland, MI, just yesterday. I was impressed with his friendliness and that he took his time talking with everyone and answer questions. The whole experience was wonderful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I felt completely comfortable there from the moment I walked in.

Overall I am very impressed with Dr. Schram and the Barix Clinic. I appreciate the fact that this is all this clinic does; Bariatric surgery. The fact that Dr. Schram has done so many open Roux n Y surgeries, helps me to feel more confident going into this. He explained the proceedure, the aftercare, and any possible complications fully. I honestly didn't have any negative feelings throughout the entire consultation.

My first impression was that he was a very experienced and knowledgable surgeon in this field. His office staff and all the staff at the Barix clinic are amazing! They are kind, thoughtful and willing to spend time with you and answer ALL your questions and address your concerns. After-care appears to be just as important to Dr. Schram and his staff as the actual surgery. The clinic offers life time care for their patients. Dr. Schram and his staff addressed all the risks of the surgery. I felt they were honest and upfront about details. The seminar I attended was very well planned and organized as well as being wonderfully informative. Dr. Schram has an awesome bedside manner and made me feel completely comfortable in his surgical competence. This is his specialty and he knows it inside out. I have tried to find something negative, but I just can't!

I met Dr. Jon Schram at both a Barix presentation in Windsor with many people in attendance, as well as 1-on-1 for my surgery consultation. Jon comes across as a caring, sensitive and informative doctor. He answered all of my questions and didn't beat around the bush with his answers. I didn't feel rushed and he took the time to explain everything in detail. He has a personality and can share a joke. His stats are very impressive. He truly is a wonderful man.