Philip Schauer Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Philip Schauer, Pittsburg, Pa.

He was very professional. His office was always so busy. I met with many people. But he lastly met with me for overall questions, etc. He was really serious about not drinking soda. When I first went there I had a mountain dew habit. He said he wouldn't consider doing surgery till I didn;t drink it anymore. So I had to come back a couple months later with the promise that I had quit drinking mountain dew. The office staff were always very nice. I felt a little sorry for them, it was always so busy and seemed stressful with so many patients. There was really no structered aftercare. I went back 1 week later to get the drain tube out of my side, and no one mentioned coming back. So I haven't been back. His surgical competence was excellent. I would highly recommend him. After surgery, you mostly see the other Doctor's that help him. He did come in once to see me, but the other doctors were talking to me, he kinda hung out in the background.

I met with Dr. Schauer 3/24/01. I was very impressed with him and his staff. They all took the time to answer my questions. They covered all risks with the surgery, explained all the aftercare procedures, and made me feel very comfortable with him and his staff.
I feel confident that I have chosen a very good doctor. Now the waiting begins for the insurance. Out insurance book states that it covers this surgery. I hope they respond quickly.

I met with Dr's Schauer and Ikramuddin on the 17th of January. They are two of the nicest men I have ever met! The office staff is wonderful, they are compassionate and some of them have gone through the same procedure. If you are considering using this group...DO IT! They are worth the wait to see them. (I waited 12 weeks for my initial appointment) When you become a patient, you are committing to be a life-long patient. They explained all aspects and risks of the procedure and as scary as it is...you get such a comfort knowing you are going to be in their hands!

Although the wait is VERY long with this office, it is worth the wait.

Dr. Schauer was a very likeable person, who was concerned with my health and how he could help me live a long life.
He ans his staff have always treated me in a professional matter and treated me as if i were a friend and not a patient.

Nice man, great surgeon

I just faxed in my evaluation forms on Tuesday (3/20/01) and received a call from Pam who works for Dr. Fernstrom ..... she'll be evaluating my application and once that is done they will tell me if I am a canidate and will set up an appointment. Hope to hear something soon and will have more to report.

Dr. Schauer seems to be a caring doctor, seems to answer my questions honestly and in detail (which is important to me.

My impression has not changed so far.

Office staff is composed of 2 nurses, both who have had the surgery. They are a wealth of imformation. Very nice and seem to interested in "you".

The sincerity you could feel in his presence.
I would recommend wholeheartedly.

Great emphasise on aftercare.

Sounds to me as the aftercare program will be adequate.

Rating would be - excellant!

Both.

It took me a long time just to get in to see
Dr. Schauer. My first appt with him was
supposed to be on March 24,2001, but I called
in one day, and they had a cancellation and
I went on Feb. 28, 2001. I thought there
would be more to it. Sure I have been researching
for 2 years and I really didnt have any questions left
but I only saw the Doctor for 10 minutes. The
other time was spent getting vitals and etc.
done with nurses. I was kinda disappointed
at my first impression. We will see. My
Pre-Cert is supposed to be sent soon.

I think Dr. Schauer is wonderful. He hurried the process for me because I am moving out of state. He was very friendly and compassionate.

I would rate Dr. Schauer a 10! He is very easy to talk to, explains things in detail, has a good structured program for this surgery, explained risks very well. Most importantly, he was able to do my surgery laprascopically when I was at a fairly high risk of needing the open surgery.

My only negative is the long waits to get an appointment, to get contacted to schedule surgery, and to see him once you have an appointment. But the wait was worth it and I would recommend him to anyone wishing this type of surgery.