Michael A. Snyder Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

10/4/06 I met Dr. Snyder at a seminar required before an appointment is made to evaluate whether you are a candidate for surgery. He is extremely motivating and seems to be very compassionate towards his clients. I have heard this stated numerous times by previous clients and I too believe he is the best surgeon for me. Dr. Snyder takes time to not only listen to what finally brought you to him but thoroughly explains what to expect. It seems that all bases are covered with seminars, follow up care and support groups. So far I have been very impressed. Now I await insurance approval. My only complaint is that I always have to leave messages and can't talk to someone live when I call. This is very frustrating when return calls are inconvenient because of work or school.

Dr Snyder is the most compassionate and precise surgeon I have ever met. He has a true understanding of Morbid obesity and Loves the miracles he interacts with everyday. I interviewed 4 Doctors and choose Dr Snyder because of his manerisms and compassion.

Gifted, caring and dedicated surgeon. His staff has been supportive and have gone the extra mile to answer questions and concerns.

Love Dr. Snyder. He knows his shit--excuse the language, but he's just damn good at what he does. I did months and months of surgeon research and no one could come close to Dr. Snyder.

The best. Based on many factors. He treated me intelligently, treated my family with dignity and respect, had the entire \"process\" of surgery (not just the 30 minutes in surgery) down COLD. I have a lifetime of aftercare, and it is clear that he understands that, and is ready for it. His diet regulations are extremely humane. I honestly believe he is one of the few people, let alone dr.'s that GET obese people, without he himself being obese. He has a confident and at ease bedside manner, as does his staff. The staff seem rushed and a bit overworked. Come on doc, hire about 2 more people.... But they are kind (Brandi is my fave) I would by far recommend this crew to my very own daughter if she ever needed it done.

Dr. Snyder is a wonderful man and doctor. He came highly reccommended by my OB-GYN who said a nurse friend of hers had the surgery through him, and she loved him. I knew when I went to his seminar that he was the right doctor for me. His positive attitude and energy is amazing, and he really seems to care about what he does and has a genuine love for his job. I also was very impressed with how willing he was to sit and talk with me and answer any questions I have - he never appeared to be in a big rush, which is very important to me.rnrnThe office staff is just as great as Dr. Snyder. His entire clinic is very organized, and easy to get along with. Everyone you talk to you is more than willing to help you and answer any questions you may have. rnrnMy surgery is scheduled for Aug. 14, 2006. I will update with how they were in the hospital and aftercare later.

Dr. Snyder is terrific! I have felt very comfortable with him from the start. Meeting some of his patients and talking to them about their experiences has helped as well. He is efficient, knowledgeable, understanding, caring, and has a great sense of humor. He has a great aftercare program. He is surgically proficient and has a warm bedside manner. I have met his PA Pete, and Bariatric Nurse Kim and am very impressed with them both. I have felt well cared for by his medical staff. My only isssue is with responsiveness of the office staff. I highly recommend Dr. Snyder!

I really liked Dr. Snyder from the first time I met him at a seminar in 2002. I found him very honest and forthcoming about what WLS is all about. I had to delay my surgery for 4 years due to cancer but I knew if and when I did get this done it would be by Dr. Snyder. He is SO ENERGETIC and enthusiastic about helping his patients, he is very busy but he still comes across as caring and concerned. He lets you know right up front this risks and the benefits and lets you decide for yourself if this is for you. If you have any issues at all both pre and post op he and his staff are very quick to respond to you. His office staff is efficient & quick. I received approval after completing all my required exams and tests within a week, I attribute that to Dolly his insurance specialist. I feel the aftercare program is one of the best available. I have other friends who have had WLS with different Dr's. and there is NO aftercare past the surgery except standard office visits. Dr. Snyder & his staff make sure you attend nutritional classes and highly encourage you to attend support groups. That is a Godsend to someone who is a babe in the woods regarding the outcome of WLS to have such incredible resources availble to them. I rate Dr. Snyder a 10 on the scale of competency and compassion he is a wonderful, highly skilled surgeon and I would highly recommend him to anyone! Afterall I put my life in his hands and what more valuable thing does anyone have? HE's the BEST!

'Dr. Snyder has a wonderful gift of making people feel comfortable

Dr.Snyder has a great orea about him when you meet him you automaticly feel comfortable with him. My husband went with me and he wasnt vary happy with me getting this surgery but after speaking with Dr.Snyder he was much more confidant that everything was going to be ok. I researched this for over a year and finally decided to do it when I read about Dr.Snyder I feel vary comfortable with putting my life in his hands.