Michael A. Snyder Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

Dr. Snyder is a very positive, energetic Dr.rnHe makes you feel like you are important. I have not always felt that way from other Doctors. I recently attended the pre-op class given by Kim, and was impressed with all of the information that we were given.rnI feel as though I am ready to begin my journey.rnI am very greatful to have been recomended to him by a friend who had gastric bypass and is very happy and complication free 3 years out.

I am very impressed that the focus is on the whole person and not just the weight.rnrnI am most thankful for Amanda! Amanda is who you see after you have the surgery and I have nothing but good things to say about her. Amanda works you in even if her day is already booked, responds to her email right away, and hits my port with ease!!

My First, second, and third opinion are all the same, Dr. Snyder cares for his patience. He was very forthcoming about the procedure and the process that you will be going through.rnrnI did however; get an infection and Dr. Snyder’s team did all that they could to get me past this difficulty. I felt that they did all that was possible and they were always available to assist me.rnrnI started at 363 pounds and now that I am four months out I currently weigh 244. Get start once I got past the infection.rnrnMy wife is currently getting ready for the Gastric Bypass surgery and we are looking forward to getting our lives back and spend a much higher quality of life with our 4 children, and 8 grand children. rnrnAs we are newleywed and because it has only been 30 years we are looking forward to the next 30 to be healthier and happy twilight years after we go white water rafting, repelling, and indoor skydiving to mention a few things.

Dr Snyder is an awesome person, full of energy, great bedside manner, and most of all makes you feel so comfortable. My impression of Dr Snyder just got better and better. His staff is just as awesome as he is! From the office staff who greet you, to Dolly who is great with insurance, to Pete his PA, to Kim who is the Nurse Prat, to Amy who does the Lap Band fills. Everyone is just as friendly as could be. He has a way of making you feel at ease. He does not pulll the wool over your eyes. He tells it as it is, and is a very straight forward person. And that is what is so great about him. His after care program is fantasic. I almost thought I was living there. He gives you his pager/telephone number and is always just a phone call away. He even called me when he was up skiing in the mountains. You can not ask for a better doctor. I would rate Dr. Snyder at 100% or A+.

I really enjoyed his seminar and he felt like the person I was willing to trust with my life.

My first impression of Dr. Snyder: I liked that his name was Michael so I met him with a positive attitude. He was very real with a unique, balanced sense of humor. Not at all what I expected him to look like. I expected an arrogant aire about him that just didn't exist when I met him. His staff on the other hand did have that arrogance about them. As if they were better than me. I haven't yet discovered what I like the least about Dr. Snyder, but I'll let you know if I do. He offers a very structured aftercare program and that is one of the things that keeps me at ease along with the fact that he was extremely clear on the risks and benefits of the surgery. I think surgical competence is most important, however if a surgeon doesn't have an equally wonderful bedside manner, a patient isn't going to feel safe; at least I wouldn't.

I attended various seminars in the Denver area, met other surgeons and did tons of research, but Dr. Snyder was always my first choice whether or not I was approved by my insurance company. I never waivered on my decision. I had (and continue to have) complete faith in his skills, knowledge and compassion. rnrnDr. Snyder's staff is excellent and he was very responsive to my e-mails. His program places special emphasis on aftercare programs and support, which is crucial. rnrnThere is nothing negative I would say about Dr. Snyder at all, but appointments with him and talking to him one-on-one are a little bit like a fly-by -- he moves and talks at a very fast pace! I think this has more to do with his general nature than anything as he likes his patients to be informed and prepared and doesn't want to waste time. I never doubted his dedication to my welfare and safety.

My first impression of Dr. Snyder was very good. He presented himself in a professional, knowledgable manner and seemed to be a very caring and friendly person.

Dr. Michael Snyder is exceptional. He's a gifted surgeon, great speaker, people-person, radiates high-energy, and is caring and detail-oriented. Dr. Pete M, his PA, is fabulous, also. I trust both of these doctor's. K M, the Nurse Practioner, is knowledgable, and teaches nutrition classes in a manner that is comprehensive and progressive. Dr. Snyder might consider hiring one additional person to help with the continued growth of his practice, a strong people-person to help with intakes and case management, or maybe an office manager. This add-to-staff could prove to be beneficial. The emphasis on after-care is very strong and ongoing. Denver Bariatrics has online sessions and a variety of support groups in the Denver/Metro area. The post-op is well-structured, and I've been able to find the resources I need. Dr. Snyder talked about the surgical risks in a straightforward manner. I would rate this surgeon an A+++. Finally, I have to add that this surgeon has both qualities: surgical competence and bedside manner, a great combination.

I have known Doc Snyder for a about 18 Months. He took excellent care of my wife and I trust him completely to do the same for me. His staff...while busy is still knowledgeable and friendly. Big shout out to Dolly! She is Ace! If Doc Snyder was a Pediatrician and would place my kids in his care...so that should anwer your questions as to just how highly I think of him. You are given the tools to make this happen..he gives you the keys to that Ferrari now you gotta drive it and maintain it!