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

Dr. Schauer was very professional and polite. I originally was going to have my surgery in NYC by Dr. Leitman, but then due to a bunch of reasons switched to Dr. Schauer. Dr. Leitman probably has a better personality, but for me Dr. Schauer worked better and he's a great surgeon. Dr. Schauer's biggest fault is that he is so busy. The day I checked out of the hospital he was flying off to lecture someplace. Anyone going to his office needs to be a bit aggressive to get the attention they feel they need. Prior to surgery I met with a nutritionist and was given information regarding aftercare, that's really all they can do for me. I attended an orientation at Dr. Schauer's office where they went over all the risks and also to be honest the benefits. Overall I think Dr. Schauer is an amazing surgeon, too busy to spend much time bedside, but I have had no complications and feel great and that's what was important to me.

Dr. Phillip Schauer, UPMC Pittsburgh, PA
I really liked Dr. Schauer from the beginning. He is very easy going, makes you feel comfortable asking questions, and is very knowledgeable. His group has performed over 200 WLS.

His office staff--Beth, a nurse who has had the surgery herself and is looking great and Bill are extremely helpful and knowledgable!

Dr. Schauer emphasizes life-long health...in regular follow up care, vitamins, water, protein, etc. He is here for us for life...to make sure that we don't have any problems 1, 5 or 10 years down the lane.

Dr. Schauer is extremely competent, and has a soothing bed side manner. I never feel strange or akward around him or when asking my 10,000th questions. Even more important, he is a very well accomplished surgery...I trusted him with my life!

I know that I have been very lucky as my surgical experience and all pre and post op care has been wonderful. Good luck to you!

I couldn't have selected a better surgeon. He was very comforting and knowledgable about the procedure. He made me feel very comfortable. His staff nurses, Beth and Laura, are godsends. Not only are they excellent nurses, but they actually went through the same procedure. The aftercare program is excellent. Yes, Dr. Schauer is a very busy person, and you do have to wait what seems like forever when you have an appointment, but trust me, it's worth the wait.

DR schauer,philip is the most caring and nice person i know made me feel like a new person by his greeting when i met him god person caring i thank him alot for that feeling he gave me hope ,not at all has my impression changed about him.His office staff was great to he had women there that had the surgery that works for him they look like models very nice and thin.as i am specking to you all i am having the surgery on the 10 th of nov so some of the questions i can not answer yet but will up date as things go alongall i ccan say is i want to dance with joy as the weight comes off.

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Schauer and his staff. I had a great experience in the hospital and am having an easy recovery so far.

Dr Schauer is a wonderful Dr,although a busy one!! But he takes the time to answer all your questions. His nurse Beth is the greatest!! She has so much information to give being she had the procedure done herself.The only downside is the waiting to see the Dr. My appt was for 1:30 and I didn't see him until 4:45. But other than that he's Great!!

Dr. Phillip Schauer, Pittsburgh, PA
very nice and informative person.
His office staff can be very helpful.
What I liked least about his practice is the waiting time to see him when you have an appt. He is always running late! :)
I have referred a lot of people to Dr. Schauer and he does have s tructed after-care program that runs on a monthly basis which I have not attended because I live two hours away. I would rate Dr. Schauer highly for both his bedisde manner and his competence.

I understand that Dr. Schauer is the best in the Pittsburgh region to do this surgery. That is why I chose him. I anticipate he will do is his job very well, but after surgery, the success of recovery will be up to me. His staff has done a very good job of preparing me on what to expect and what I must do.

My first impression of Dr. Schauer was one of
genuine concern for the patient and his/her
well-being. He was very busy, so I didn't
spend much time with him, but his assistant
was very helpful and knowledgeable since she
had the surgery herself. I still feel that
Dr. Schauer is a very good surgeon, however,
his office is very busy and it's quite difficult
sometimes to actually see him. Overall, I am
very satisfied and would recommend him to
anyone.

Dr. Phillip Schauer, UPMC PIttsburgh PA

My First Impression: Immediately Felt at ease with him, the most Gentle and nicest man. DIdn't rush me at all
My Impression did not change over time.

The office staff was all friendly, helpful , and informative and SUPPORTIVE!
What did I like least? :Nothing to complain about!

What should future patients know about him?: He's the best!!! Love him to death! Never met a dr like this.
Does his office emphasize after care? :A lot, have every 2 month check-ups.

Does he haev a structured aftercare program? :every 2 months u go back, has a support group for patients too
Did he address the risks? :Yes, told me the risks, and benefits!

How would you rate him? :9 on a scale of 10!

Which is better, surgical competence or bedside manner? : Both were excellent. Didn't see him as often after the surgery (while in hospital) which disappointed me, but his associates were just as caring and nice as he was.