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

Dr Schram was a total sweetheart. He was caring and took his time with me even though I had all the inforamtion I needed(mom had surgery two years ago). He still made sure I didn't have any questions. I just met him for counciltation so I don't have any other impression about him. His staff was wonderful...They were so friendly and so nice. I have found the best group to be a part of. The only risk he really expressed to me was the Lap over open and he said it was 10% higher risk for Lap, so he recomended the open. I would rate him a number one in everything. He is awsome and I have no fear letting him do my operation. I would say if I had to pick one over the other I would say surgical competence because you don't want a dummy opening you up and reconstructing your insides. Bedside manner is good too, but the surgical competence is much more important to your well being. I don't have much to worry about with Dr. Schram he is great. Just my opinion and I wouldn't have anyone else do it!

Dr. Schram appears to be very knowledgeable and caring. He has performed over 1000 open RNY’s and 35-40 LAP RNY’s.

Dr. Schram was very nice. He was very polite.
The office staff was excellent. They are friendly and attentive.

I liked him right away. He was very professionable and freindly

My impression did not change

His staff was friendly and very heplful.


He was always in hurry.

He requires you to follow his ordes at all times.

Yes he has a strutured aftercare and support program.

He address the risk to me and answer all questions I had about the risks.

I would rate him excellent.

Both surgical competence and bedside manner makes a great doctor.

Very friendly and informative answered all questions and took time with me. My impression has not changed Dr. Schram is very caring and takes the time to answer any questions you might have.The office staff ar equally friendly and willing to spend time with you and they make you feel very comfortable.There wasn't anything about Dr. Schram that I didn't like:They should know that he takes the time to sit and discuss any questions or concerns you might have about the surgery or after the surgery:You go back at 3 weeks 6 weeks then 3 months and then every year after: And anytime you have any concerns you just call his office and they are willing to get you in for an appointment or address any concerns you might have:Yes they have structured aftercare:He tells you the risk of having the surgery and lets you decide if you want to go ahead with the surgery:Excellent I wouldn't want anyone other than Dr. Schram for my surgery:Both is FANTASTIC.

Dr. Schram seemed like a nice man. My time with him at my consult was very short. I think it is because I already know a lot about the surgery and didnt have many questions to ask him. He explained what they did during the surgery process, so that it was easy to understand. He also told me about some of the risk and death ratio. Which I'm not worried about in my situation. I have chosen BTC and Dr. Schram because I have heard alot of wonderful things about Dr. Schram and the many surgerys he has performed outside the BTC surgery.

The staff was really nice and helpful. I really like the way they handle the aftercare. I have been attending BTC meetings with my sister for the past year and feel I get a lot of good information from there.

My surgery date was 06/02/03. On that day right before surgery I had an all out panic attack. I was ready to leave the hosp. with the I.V. connected in my arm and with a hosp. gown on. I was terrified that I would die with surgery and how would my 1 and 8 year old children be without me in their lives? The nurse suggested I should sit and rock in a rocking chair for awhile and try to calm myself down. I sat there for maybe 20 mins focusing on my breathing and clearing my head with my eyes closed when Dr. Schram walked in. He placed his hands on my shoulders and began to calmly talk to me. He was very patient with me. He eventually said,"Are we going to do the surgery today?" I said, "Lets do it now before I change my mind." He than held my hands and prayed with me which also help to calm me. Dr. Schram was very informative of what to expect after surgery and of the complications that could happen. He also went above and beyond the call of duty regarding an insurance matter that I had to deal with later on. He is a very knowledgeable and caring Dr. On a scale of 1-10 he is definately an 11! Thank you Dr. Schram.

My first impression...boy, he is young, hhmm that could be a good thing...steady hands (JK):)
Office staff seemed friendly and informative.

I read somewhere that he prays with his patients before the actual surgery, that to me seems so awesome.

BTC'S program is very extensive. The aftercare if very important. You have to be very commited.
He addressed my concerns and questions very professionaly.

I am not expected to have surgery until later this summer but I believe this is my last resort.

The office was very nice and clean. It seems they do a lot of consults. They have it down pat.

Meet Dr. Schram a few weeks ago. First impression, very thoughtful and caring staff. Made my husband and I feel very comfortable with asking questions. Actually, once he and his staff talked to us, most of our questions were answered!
It was so nice to sit in chairs and have room to move! I actually felt like a small person with having so much room!
I have relatives going to another surgeon, and they keep talking about how they get to eat what they want in moderation after the surgery. But, Dr.Schram stressed this is not true, NO Surgar or Fatty foods. I feel he stressed this is not a quick fix it is a diet for life. I will not just loose weight but be healthy and will want to get out and move around more. I have complete competence in his qualification as an outstanding surgeon!

Dr. Schram is a compassionate doctor who takes time to explain in detail the procedure and answers any questions you may have. He said a prayer with my husband and I before surgery and followed up with me and was just a wonderful doctor. I highly recommend Dr. Schram to anyone considering gastric bypass surgery.