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

WOW !!!
What blue eyes he has....
Wonderful experience & very complete with all his information. He & his staff made me feel as if I was the only patient they had.

Dr. Schauer is now practicing at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. I met Dr. Schauer for the first time at the initial WLS Workshop geared for those who are considering the surgery. Dr. Schauer is a very kind, unassuming man with a quiet assurance which is very encouraging. His staff is very courteous. He heavily emphasizes aftercare as an extremely important part of one's general success in sustaining the weight loss after surgery. He and his staff were very thorough in addressing the risks of surgery.

I haven't yet had my surgery so I cannot comment on surgical competence or bedside manner, but one thing that has impressed me is the monthly group sessions Dr. Schauer and his staff hold for their patients on their own time. It speaks volumes to me of their dedication and willingness to support their patients in this monumental endeavor.

Update: I had my surgery on 11/18/05 (Lap RNY Proximal) and I am pleased to say that it was very successful. I would give Dr. Schauer an A+ in both surgical competence and bedside manner. Very warm and caring before my surgery, made sure that I was calm and comfortable even though he himself had had very little in the way of respite after a long day. Although the surgery itself was painful, the recovery was quick. Have not seen him since my surgery; initial post-op visit was with his nurse. I would very highly recommend Dr. Schauer to anyone who is faced with the decision to have this type of surgery.

He is now based out of Cleveland, OH - and is the BEST!!!!!!!

I have swithched surgeons since a couple of years ago. My surgeon is now in Ohio at the Cleveland Clinic not pittsburg.

So far, I think he is great! I have had my first appointment with him and I liked him from the start. His staff (especially Nadine) is awesome! He has a fellow that is going to help him with the surgery. So far so good.

He is the best and now he is at the Cleveland Clinic!

I will update again after my surgery!

he is a wonderful man and great bed side manner. i feel he has been doing lap bariatric for so long that he must be the best!!! He has since moved from practising at upmc in pittsburgh to cleveland clinic. that is great news for ohioians!!!!

Dr Schauer makes a very good first impression. He is very considerate of his patients feelings and takes the time to answer any and all questions. He is extremly professional yet very freindly and personable. The entire staff at the office are very knowledgeable about wls. Maybe even more than some other surgeons staffs. When you consider the fact that most of the staff had wls themselves. They not only know the surgery from a medical view they also have a personal view. I would recomend Dr Schauer and staff to everyone. I am sorry to report that Dr Schauer left UPMC and moved to Ohio I belive Cleveland. So if you are in or close to Ohio and are considering wls Contact Dr Schauer I highly recomend him.

Liked him at first and more so over time. Found some of the nursing staff on recovery floor to be not as supportive as they could have been in Magee's.

Dr. Schauer is a very kind man...He treated me with respect & for once a doctor didn't talk to me like my weight was all my fault...and it was my fault that I couldn't lose it. He was gentle & really took the time to listen. He is a very busy man though and this needs to be understood when seeing him because he does take his time with his patients & he does somewhere between 20-30 surgeries a week. He is moving to Cleveland though, and leaving Pittsburgh. It's bittersweet because I am happy for him, but sad to see him go. He will be missed. :o) His partners are still staying in Pittsburgh though & I hear they are very good as well. His office staff is very nice & supportive as well.

Excellent