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

Dr. Wood was my surgeon. My first impression: excellent. Very thorough in his explanations of surgery, recovery and new lifestyle. He is very easy to talk with, and has a good sense of humor. My impression remains the same. He is the best! His staff is very friendly and helpful. They are very young, but interact well with patients, eventhough it is a very hectic office. There is nothing that I did not like about Dr. Wood or staff. Dr.Wood is very committed to his work. Along with Dr.Sapala, he developed the Sapala-Wood micropouch. He very much emphasizes aftercare. And, John, their nutritionist is available to help too. They do have a structured aftercare program, andd they have monthly support group meeting. He was upfront about surgery risks and benefits. On a scale of 1-10, I would rate Dr. Wood a 10! He is extremely competent in the surgical suite, and his bedside manner is excellent. Of course,these are my opinions, and everyone needs to do research to determine what type of surgery, and which surgeon is best for them. FYI: He does an open procedure, which might not be attractive to all.

My first impression was very warm and informative.I was comfortable with him.
Ihave had 3 different people comfirmate my choice of surgeon. He knows what he knows answered every question big or little until you understood the answer or process. He is a very experienced surgeon. His office staff made you feel like you were the most important thing in the office and was very passionate about it. HE STRONGLY EMPHAZESIS the aftercare program and have you very much aware of what to expect right after you wake up until you are discharged. He had no problem addressing the mortality rate

My first impression of Dr. Wood was very good. Although he was a few minutes late getting to the office he did call to advise he was on his way he had been in surgery. If you ask me that is an okay reason to be late, because if that was me on the table I'd rather he take his time with me too. The staff at his office is great! My patient rep is a young lady by the name of Tina and she is wonderful. I am sure in the last two weeks I have called her thirty times. She has been really great at answering questions and following up with me.

Dr. Wood is extremely thorough during his consultation. He discusses everything that will happen from now until after the surgery. He truly emphasizes how important we are in our own recovery. How and what should be eaten and to take it slow, don't try to push it. We discussed all of the risks to surgery and the possibilty of being affected by those complications. He covered what risk factors already in place could increase the risks of further complications.

Thus far I think he is great and based on my experience with him and his staff I would recommend him to anyone considering this surgery.

He is competent listened to what I had to say. Never once even suggested a different surgery that what I had already decided was right for me.

His office staff are wonderful! ESP> Amy and Latrese :)

Just know that he is super busy!

Don't know to much about the aftercare...he did stress that he wants us to be lifelong patients...

I would rate him mighty high

Both his bedside manner and competence are great

The office staff is incredible! I was getting anxious for everything and wanted to pick up my forms instead of waiting for the mail. They had no problem! I am almost complete with my testing requirements, then I will be able to meet Dr. Wood. I have heard such good things about him already!

Dr. Wood is one of the most humble doctors I've ever met. He really just wants to do these surgeries and not bask in the spotlight like so many other doctors do. He is very knowledgeable in this procedure (micropouch), and he made me feel so good about myself that it brought me to tears. His staff is very outgoing and attentive. I wish they had a little more information on sample menus after surgery. That was my only complaint (if you call it that). He told me right upfront of the risks and the lifestyle changes I will have to make. Dr. Wood had a great bedside manner and is very competent when it came to surgical procedure.

Surgeon is fine, easy to understand and takes time to explain and diagram things.
Turn-off was the CATTLE CALL to the office for the first "consultation". Was told to be there at 1, it "could take up to 2 hours". There was a waiting room full of prospective clients and those I spoke to thought they were here for an individual consult. After about 45 min. they(office staff) let us know Dr.Wood would be right in. He was, and went through the surgery,etc. with the group. This was fine, as we were all there for the same surgery. HOWEVER, we should have been told of this when making the appt. so we didn't feel like we were being "herded" through. This is strictly the office problem, Doc was fine.
There was an individual consult following with clients "taken in order that they came" which was actually 'taken in order the office staff put their charts together'.
I arrived at the office at 12:45 for the 1:00 "consult". I was seen individually at 4:45!!
Be prepared, bring a book (they have 5 magazines)or something to read or do. Allow at LEAST 3 hours at the shortest.
Dr. Wood is worth the wait. Too bad the office can't get it together.

My first impression of Doctor Wood was very good and over time my impression of him has grown.

I gave him a hard way to go with complications that I developed after surgury. He assured me to trust him and he would get me through it (an he did).

His staff was very nice.

I can't say that I had anything about the doctor that I didn't like. He handles his patients with care. He really made me feel like I was in the best hands and was available whenever i needed him.

His patients should know that Dr. Wood is a great doctor. I have not heard one bad thing about him and I have been through alot with complication and he got me through it.

He greatly emphasizes after care and the program.

He addressed all the risks of the surgery right from day one. I was totally aware of all risks involved.

I rate him 100% as a surgeon. 100% as a caring doctor. 100% (The best in class).

He has a great bedside manner and the best in his field of surgury.

I just filled out my initial paperwork.

Dr. Wood is a nice, well rounded surgeon that not only knows what he's doing but also shows it through his emaculate bedside manner. I felt much better with him around. He makes you feel that you'll recover in no time without any complications, which in my case was true.