Michael A. Snyder Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

My first impression of Dr Snyder was that he was very good at what he did, he was very confident and that made my impression of him better because I felt comfortable with his ability as a surgeon and new that he would be my Dr throughout my weight loss journey. His staff has been okay to deal with, I kind of felt like I was doing all the work, It did take days for anyone from his office to call back and/or respond to a question I had. I didn't dwell on it though because ultimately they did handle my questions and or phone calls. I guess they are really busy as there are how many people try to get approved and or scheduled for weight loss surgery and with him being such a great Dr it is no surprise that he is super busy!!! The one thing I didn't like though is that it seems you don't ever see or hear from Dr Snyder, the day of surgery seems to be the only time you see or talk to him, after that you deal mostly with the staff, but so far they have been friendly. They are very good about giving you information on support groups. I have just started by post op care and haven't really been in but once for my 2 week checkup so can't really have an opinion on their aftercare program. Overall I am very happy with Dr Snyder and feel I made a great choice for my Bariatric Dr.rn

Dr. Snyder is a great person to know. He is very personable to all of his patients and is very approachable. He is very knowledgeable about weight loss surgery and doesn't hesitate to answer questions that you have. If he doesn't have an answer (unrelated to the medical part of the surgery), he has surrounded himself with great staff in the office, who do know the answers (example- insurance claims). Dr. Snyder talks kind of fast but you can just tell that he is excited about his line of work and how he can help others. He stresses the importance of working with you and the patient responsibility of being successful. He is also very real about risks that could happen as with all surgeries. I would rate Dr. Snyder high because he takes his time during your consult with him and really tries to get to know each person. He is readily available to speak to patients via phone (home or cell) and via email if necessary. He is one that really does take care of patients and is committed to patients after surgery as well.

My first impression of Dr. Snyder was at the initial seminar I attended. He struck me as knowledgable, understanding of patients, and easy going. He comes across as an expert in the field of Bariatric Surgery and his record supports that. His office manager Carl is lovely and his nurse is very bubbly and friendly. The rest of his staff has not impressed me so far. I have a very difficult time getting them to respond to email and return calls. And the front reception girls are...well, sullen is the word that comes to mind. My interaction with the bariatric staff at Rose Medical has been pretty bad. I find thier manual to be poorly written and poorly organized, the pre-op nutrition teleconference class I attended truly a disapointment, and in the post-op nutrition class the information was poorly presented and disorganized, although the presenter was very friendly. However, I would not let these things deter me from choosing Dr Snyder - he is an excellent surgeon and any staff difficulties are of minor importance compared to his abilities. He has a structured aftercare program and says his goal is to get Band patients to the sweet spot in 3 months. The thing I probably liked the least was that I did not get a ton of one-on-one time with him in the consult. But he did welcome and answer my questions. Overall I think I selected one of the best bariatric surgeons in the state of Colorado. I think is bedside manner is also excellent, he is very confident in his abilities and I felt very safe with him. And he has a nice sense of humor, and is understanding and non-judgemental with his patients. I think a good portion of his staff have had bariatric surgery, so I do find that to be a plus.

Dr. Snyder is great. I knew I wanted him as my doctor the 1st time I met him. He did my surgery with no problems. He is great and will listen to all your concerns. Every time I have needed to speak with him after surgery he gets right back to me. I would recomend him to anyone. Thanks Dr. Snyder!!!

Dr. Snyder was great through the entire process however apparently once you're out of the hospital you don't see him again. I assumed he would want to have at least one follow up appointment after my surgery but I just meet with his assistants.rnrnI still really like him and they do have a lot of aftercare options for you but I just was hoping to at least see him once more after my release from the hospital because he is very reassuring and comforting...

Unbelievably attentive to detail and patients concerns. More like having a best friend as well as a doctor and surgeon, along for the entire journey!

My Dr and his staff have been so great.. answering questions and returning calls.. im so glad to have them

dr snyder is the best!!! his whole office is awesome. i work in a doctors office ( family practice ) and have sent quite a few of our patients to see him for lap band or gastric bypass. he has an excellent way of speaking with his patients. i would reccomend dr snyder to anyone.

Dr. Michael Snyder is the most wonderful person you could ever meet. He is professional, friendly, and most of all he knows what he is doing. I would recommend Dr. Snyder very highly to anyone looking into having gastric bypass surgery. I feel like I owe my life to Dr. Snyder, he gave me back my health and happiness. He is always there to talk to and I respect and trust him completely. Assistant Pete is a great guy as well, after my surgery he was always there for me too. He is also wonderful. Dr. Snyder's office staff are also very helpful and friendly. This could have been a bad experience, but for me, it was good all the way around.rnrnThank you all so very much.rnrnJudy

Dr. Snyder was recommended to me by my brother-in-law, who is also a bariatric surgeon. Matt (my brother-in-law) thought very highly of Dr. Snyder and boy was he correct. rnrnI've had my first meeting with Dr. Snyder and he \"hit the nail\" on the head with me. My husband and I attended his seminar and we were both very impressesd with all of the information that was covered and the great energy that Dr. Snyder exudes. It's very clear that he loves what he does for his patients and does \"whatever it takes\" to ensure patient safety and well-being. At least, that's my first impression.