Michael H. Wood Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Dr. Wood is very knowledgable and approachable. Will take the time you need for questions. His office staff is fantastic. They will answer any questions you have.

I haven't seen Him yet, but after reading every thing here, I am confident I have made a good choice. The staff was great. I filled out my papers and went across to the hospital to get my blood work. I have to call tomarrow to get my shrink appt. and then I get to see the Dr. Will update later.

(Update)He's great! and he did a great job with my surgery. I highly recommend him. He explained all of the risks and aftercare before hand. My only complaint would be that he is so popular you have to wait to get an appointment and once you get there you have to wait. I guess I can live with that.

My first impression of Dr. Wood was that he was very straight forward and knows what he's talking about! His staff was GREAT!!!!
The only thing I didn't like was I was there 4 1/2 hours. I would refer Dr. Wood to others because he's a great doctor!

I've talked with Dr. Wood twice. Once at the group seminar and then at a consult in his office. I have read many profiles stating that he is nice, caring, a good listener, thorough, etc. Guess what - he really is just that. He wants his patients to succeed and truly cares. God blessed me with this man as my surgeon - and I haven't even had the surgery yet. I feel very confident that Dr. Wood will do an excellent job. I would recommend him in a heart beat.

Dr. Wood is a kind and caring Dr. I had a problem with my shots, it was the weekend but I had to page him because I didn't know what to do.(It was the weekend) He called me back with in minutes. (I live a good distance away from the hospital so I couldn't easily go there.) Anyway, He helped me make the decisions about the drug that needed to be made and he was very gracious and caring. He didn't make me feel like I was putting him out. He even called me back the next day to check up on me and to make sure I was okay!!!
When I went to my first check up 11 days later he impressed me again. I was introducing him to my daughter and he said he remembered her from the hospital and he mentioned a little about what they had talked about. I couldn't believe it. As busy as he is, I felt like I was his only patient. I really believe he cares about his patients.
Dr. Wood may the Lord Bless you and your family.

The consultation went well. You definitely get the whole picture. Dr. Wood did not sugar coat the risks and the life changes. He addresses the risks of the surgery and how he and his staff attempt to mitigate those risks. He was emphatic about the importance of aftercare and lifelong followups. I appreciated all of this information, I would have been more worried if he didn't address these issues.

I have also been very impressed with his patient coordinator Amy Balaize. Though a couple of the people that worked with her during my consultation could really use some refreshers.

Dr Woods is a very nice and caring man. There was not one thing I did'nt like about him !! He spent alot of time explaining everything and answering questions , then saw all of his patients indiviually. He fuuly explained all risks and what the aftercare would be. Every aspect of how he deals with his patients is truly wonderful and amazing !! On a scale of 1-10 I rate him a definite 10+ !!!

My first impression of Dr Wood is that he wanted to help me, not judge or humiliate me. Before, during and after surgery, I found Dr Wood to be most helpful, normally its the support staff that understands the patient and not the surgeon, but in this case it was Dr Woods connection with myself that me most comfortable. The least thing I liked about my initial consultation at the Cori Center, was two nurses asking me why I chose surgery instead of a traditional weight loss plans, that if I would just diet I could reach my goal weight. The before, during, and after care was excellent. I only hate to go for check ups because you have to wait so long. I drive from Kalamazoo for a 1pm appt. and have to wait 2 to 3 hours to see the Dr.

Dr. Wood is a fantastic doctor with a great bedside manor.
He is soft spoken and kind hearted

I would recomend him for any one that is deciding to have this surgury done.

Dr. Wood is great. Very thourough and experienced.
I would highly recommend him to anyone.