Robert L Richard Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Great Doctor, over all a nice program. I had no fear going in the surgery.

this man has a great personality and tells it like it is. Open and honest will answer questions and work to help you achieve a goal. Aftercare is a real process with this group and support group is great. we all laugh and talk about what is going on with us. It is a new group but the doc has been doing this for years with great success. I give them the 10/10 so far . I am almost 8 weeks out .
The office staff and set up there is all getting prepared as our group just started and insurance coverage for the hospital is new. The kinks are being worked out and Nikki in the office just started with her hands full doing Great too. I have had good experience so far some in the group had insurance billing issues but they are being worked out I just wanted to make sure it is understood I am part of the Gwinnett Medical at Duluth bariatric office not seen in Gainsville. I know he is great at both offices from all I have talked to but they do not have him listed under Duluth as of this time

My first impression of Dr. Richard was very refreshing. I had begun the process with another surgeon, and while I was confident in his skills I was not comfortable with his demeanor. I attended one of GMS's free seminars and was impressed with the amount of information and accessibility. I made an appointment for an initial consultation and May and had my vertical sleeve on 7/8/2010. The entire program, from the surgeon, to the nutritionist, to the exercise therapist and psychologist are all in-house and I had pleasant experiences with all of them. The monthly support groups are essential and basically helped me make the final step in scheduling my surgery. Debra, the program manager is fantastic and runs a tight ship. They're always available and able to help. Dr Richard is truly an awesome surgeon. His military background put me at ease and I had nothing but the utmost confidence in him. I literally can't say enough positive things about him and accurately express my appreciation for how easy he made this difficult time in my life. Incredible doctor and surgeon!

I have attended an information session with Dr. Richard and have had discussions with him at my surgeon consult appointment. I am extremely impressed with Dr. Richard and feel totally confident with his abilities.

I am sooooooo glad that I found Dr. Richard he is a great doctor. His bedside manner is the best of any dr that I ever had. He really cares about his patients before and well after surgery.

Dr. Richard is GREAT! Very personable and very patient. He pays attention to every detail and then some!

>>5 years post op lapband. I still love Dr. Richard and the practice, but I now want my band removed. I don't have any major complications but it has become more problem than helpful tool. I'm getting a total unfill ASAP. To anyone considering the band, please seriously consider VSG. The complication/revision/removal rate of lapband is crazy.

I chose him (well, the practice) because they don't seem to be the type that just slap a band on and send you out the door. They seem to be interested in the well being of their patients. They make you do a couple of things that some other doctors may not require (3 hour class, 3 hour psych eval, dietician appt, consult, you have to attend at least one group meeting pre op, etc). They really strive to have successful patients. Both of the doctors were very blunt about complications, there error rate (which they've had no in surgery complications thus far for lap band, which is what I'm getting). I'll update more post op. >>>> I had surgery on 1/22/09. Dr. Richard was awesome. He has an amazing attitude. He's so positive, cheerful, helpful, and very clear with his descriptions of things. I wouldn't chose another surgeon if I had the chance.>>> 2/26 I would just like to add that the staff at Obesity Solutions is awesome. They were great about answering my questions while I was going through all of the pre op hoops, they have always promptly returned my calls whenever I've had to leave messages. >>> 4/27 Just a little update to say that I am still 100% satisfied with everything. I have reached perfect restriction and have had no issues post op. Dr. Richard, Chris (his PA), and all of his staff are just perfect. Whenever I call with a question, I don't have to wait 1-2 days to get an answer. I almost always just have to hold on for a few minutes to get an answer. Followup appointments are always smooth. I'm not left in the waiting room or treatment room for an unreasonable amount of time. The nurse (I've always seen the same one) is super friendly, helpful, and positive. I've never left the office with a bad taste in my mouth, and that says a lot considering how many times I've been to the office in the last 8 months.

Dr. Richard seems to be a genuinely caring doctor. The majority of the staff are also patients. Insurance is a bit of a hassle but it has to be done. Nice office and great weekly support groups. He is a good listener and takes his time talking to you to answer your questions.

I have met with Dr Richard and was very impressed with him and his staff.rnThey are very nice and professional people and made me feel very comfortable with my decision. I am hoping to be having RNY in the very near future. I like the fact that you have to see a dietician and the psychologist and they have a support group for their patients, I know I will need support and will enjoy meeting new people and making new friends, Will let you know more when I know more.rnGod BlessrnI am now 8 weeks out since my surgery and am doing great I have nothing but good things to say about Dr Robert Richard and the staff at Obesity Solutions I had a wonderful experience and am really glad to have had the surgery I expect to have a very full future with lots of new things to do since I can get out and about morernGod Bless

Really like Dr. Richard after my initial consult. I feel very comfortable with him. rnThe office staff is a little shaky. Waiting for improvement now that I have opened my big mouth.rnThe surgery prep is very thorough- I both hate it and am grateful for it. It is like a part time job. Lot's of learning. If you don't stick to the program after your surgery you are nuts because they will teach you everything.rnDitto for the aftercare program. They do everything possible to help you succeed. Truly a center of excellence.rnI have scheduled my date! The office staff has really stepped up to the plate and been great.rnAfter my second meeting with Dr. Richard the last concern I have is about the surgery itself. He is wonderful. I just cannot say enough about my experience with him.