Michael Schweitzer Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Direct, to the point and seems like a nice guy. Good bed-side manner. I just wished that he would be able to take more time with his patients. In the hospital, I was able to see and speak to the interns and residents more than him. I also, felt like I had to repeat everything to each one of them. I had a complication after surgery and had to return to the hospital, he was not immediately available to oversee my care. This led to a horrific experience in the ER radiology department. In hindsite, I would make sure he was notified and that at the very least an intern or resident that works with him would be present in the ER. Overall he is an excellent doctor and I would highly recommend him. His office recently lost his main secretary so I do not know how that is going. It was difficult for me to reach the new one to schedule my 6 month follow up. My case has been unique because I live 2 1/2 to 3 hours from his office and the hospital. The biggest complaint that I have is the co-ordination of care between my primary care doctor and Dr. Schweitzer.

First impression was that he was a typical surgeon--not very personable, a bit gruff, but--hey--if he gets the job done, I'm all over him. Who needs all the silly small-talk anyway? He seemed to loosen up quite a bit in the hospital, though. My mom REALLY liked him, and a good family friend pointed out that his engineering degree (undergrad) very likely helps out with problem solving in his now-medical context. Anyway, I was (and continue to be) extremely confident in this surgeon. There has, however, been some recent personnel turnover in his office, and so I have been having some pretty serious difficulty scheduling my first post-op appointment (supposed to be 2 weeks after discharge). His NP has been assisting with this and I will be able to work it out, though.

MY EXPERIENCE W\DR SCHWEIZTER WAS VERY POSITIVE. HE WAS VERY NICE & DID NOT SEEM RUSHED. THE NEGATIVE THING IS THAT HE'S NOT IN MY INS PROGRAM, SO I HAVE TO PAY THE FULL SURGERY FEE THEN FILE W\MY INS CO TO GET ALL BUT 20% BACK. THE 20% I HAVE TO PAY ON MY OWN. NOT EASY AT THIS TIME BUT I LIKED THE EXPERIENCE DR S HAS.

My surgical consult was July 19th. My first impression was that he is very young! But he also is obviously very knowledgable and personable. The consult went very smoothly, it actually started earlier than the appointment (how often does that happen?) and only took 45 minutes. He does rely on you reading materials he provides on his web-site about surgical risk, so there was little discussion of that. He talked to me about my surgery choice and how my eating habits could affect my success and emphasized that I would have to change my habits. I think the only thing that could have been done to enhance the process today was to have something that laid out who I would talk to and what types of questions each would be able to answer and what would happen after I left. I met with Dr. Schweitzer the morning of surgery and he walked through the risks quickly and met my mom. He stopped and updated my mom when the surgery was over. His surgical assistant came by that evening and went over incision care and post-op instructions. All in all, I felt very comfortable that I was in competent hands and his staff have been helpful and competent. If I had it to do over again, I would make the same choice for my surgeon.

He was fine, he did his job and well, that's all that mattered to me. His secretary was very reliable and knowledgeable in tgis field. His P.A. was also very helpful and concerned. If you are seeking his services, just be prepared and well informed of this procedure. Dr Schweitzer sends you home with easy after care instructions..just follow them. All the risks are on his web-site, he outlines them again, but also wants you to do your homework. Overall Dr. Schweitzer is a very skilled surgeon and a blessing to this field of bariatric surgery.

The only advice I could offer Dr Schweitzer, try to relaxe your patients a little before the surgery...after all, you have their lives in your hands.

I had my visit with Dr. Schweitzer on August 17, 2004. I had ready postings by others so I was prepared for my visit. He was very nice and informative. He asked questions as he read the materials I provided to him regarding weight loss attempts, medical issues, etc.

His staff - especially Merry is top notch. She has helped me each step of the way.

Dr. Schweitzer's website is top notch. Any questions or concerns you have are completely written out for you.

I was so impressed with every aspect of my visit. I have spoken with his staff several times and they have always been very helpful, but meeting them in person was just as pleasant. Dr. S was very friendly which came as a bit of surprise because I have read where he is not the touchy feely type. I felt he explained everything well and was very supportive of my decision. He is also rather young looking ( I have read this alot!) but not like the Doogie Howser kind of young. It was a wonderful visit and I look forward to moving forward on my journey with Dr. S as my guide.

Direct & to the point.
Don't know for I have only seen him once.
His staff is great.
Probably his mannerism. Thought he would be a little more friendly/congenial.
Very much.
Yes
In depth.
Good
Don't know for I have not had my surgery yet.

My experience as a patient of Dr. Schewitzer has been very positive. To begin with, as I'm sure we all do, I tried to look obnjectively and carefully for a surgeon with knowledge and experise in the field. I looked at experience, credentials and statistics. I looked for someone who was genuine, easy to approach and was comfortable and willing to answer questions. Dr. Schweitzer has a nice sense of humor, which went a very long way in making me feel at ease and this process more comfortable. Outside of a few minor miscommunications and misunderstandings, Dr. Schweitzer's office staff was thorough, informative and friendly. Dr. Schweitzer emphasized and outlined a good structured aftercare plan, and the risks of surgery were addressed both on the web site and with me persoally. He has offered me the support and much valuable infoirmation, so I could understand what it is that I need to do to take good care of myself. Overall, I would rate Dr. Schweitzer as an excellent surgeon. His bedside manner and surgical skills have impressed me a great deal

I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH HIM AND HIS STAFF. I AM REALLY JUST STARTING OUT. BUT HIS STAFF WORKED VERY HARD AT GETTING MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO APPROVE THE SURGERY. I AM TO SEE A DIETITIAN AND PSYC TOMORROW. HE MADE ME WELL AWARE OF THE SURGICAL RISKS. I HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED HIS BEDSIDE MANNER BUT I HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF CONFIDENCE IN SURGICAL COMPETENCE.