Roc W. Bauman, MD, FACS, FASMBS Bariatric Surgeon Medical Director at CMC-NorthEast

My first impression of Dr. Bauman was, "Boy, am I embarrassed to be here..." He is very nice looking and so is his staff. That feeling didn't last long though, because I was treated with the utmost kindness and respect.
Dr. Bauman is an excellent surgeon. His care and concern for his patients are evident from day one. He has you walk a pretty straight line from the consultation through the pre-surgery process because he wants to be sure patient's know what they are getting themselves into and that they are good candidates for success. Consequently, this process can take up to a year. I waited about 9 months from my original contact with his office. This was somewhat disappointing because I had wanted to loose a considerable amount of weight before my daughter's wedding. As it turn out, my surgery was scheduled for 4 days after the wedding! Oh well, that reason was purely vanity! The surgery went very well. I did have a minor problem with extreme nausea which prolonged my hospital stay by one day so I could be on liquid nutrition by the time I left the hospital. Other than that, I was up and around the day after surgery. The hospital staff was wonderful! They are completed competent in handling Dr. Bauman's patients, and they make you feel so special. Following surgery, my husband and I had to stay in a motel close by until my one week check up. If you live out of town, this is one of Dr. Bauman's requirements. He wants you to be able to get to the hospital quickly in case you have complications. But it was pleasant; I was well enough to get out and do some light shopping. His after care program is structured and very success oriented. I live a good distance away from Concord, so I did not take advantage of all that was offered in the way of nutritional support, strength training and support groups, but it was available for me. If you in Charlotte, Corcord or surrounding areas in NC, you will be in excellent hands with Dr. Bauman.

I liked Dr. Bauman immediatly, he was very nice and took all of my questions seriously and was very good about explaining the proceedure. Aftercare is a big thing with him, I saw that from the first. Why go through this surgery if you aren't up to the aftercare. His program is very structured, you have to see a nutritionist for the first year, once a month. His office staff was great, and they seemed well organized and very on top of things. I heard more than once that they would take care fo "such and such" today. Last surgeon is always seemed I was hearing we will let you know in a week or so, or when such and such is back. It was nice to hear someone was taking care of such things as if I was more than just a number.

Dr. Bauman's office is extremely easy to get in touch with. The office staff is wonderful and caring and the office is very comfortable, clean and nice. I enjoy the ability to contact the staff via their website and appreciate the ability to manage/evaluate my progress through that site.

Dr. Bauman made me very comfortable and was complimentary of my decision to get a lap band. He carefully reviewed all of my lab results and visits with other doctors. I was not treated like a "number" and truly appreciated being treated like my personal research and knowledge was recognized. He clearly described possible risks and also the benefits from my surgery decision. He doesn't push any specific kind of surgery and I liked being treated by an individual.

Dr. Bauman works closely with a dietician and requires monthly visits with the dietician and a visit with an exercise physiologist in a one year period after surgery. You also see Dr. Bauman during that time.

Right now I would rate my experience a 9/10. After surgery it may change to a 10.

I met with Dr. Bauman on 9/17/04 for my consultation. Everything went very well. He is very personable and seems to truly cared about me as a patient. I hope my insurance approves this surgery. I know it will make a great difference in my quality of life. Dr. Bauman's staff was very professional; however, they seem to keep thier distance. I guess I am just used to my primary care doctor and his staff; they treat me like I am family.

7/2005 Here we go again.. Wonderful staff --agreed to send prior approval to BCBSNC to see if they would approve...I tried real hard to go ahead and set up surgery since I had all the test; they couldn't do it till I talked with Dr. Bauman again. Appointment is 8/5/05 ---EXCITED 8/9/05 Met with Dr. Bauman on Friday; he was very quite- seemed a little distracted due to the computers being down; however, we discussed everything and got the OK to schedule my surgery!!!!! He has a sense of humor "Important"

I have only spoken with his staff and they were very informative. They gave me the names of the the other offices to call and have the psych eval, PCP visit, and nutritionist appointments set up. I'm so looking forward to my initial consult on 7/27/05.

I met with Dr.Stickler about 2wks ago. He seems really knowledgeable and very concerned when it comes to obesity, He made me feel really comfortable and Iam sceduled for my nutrition and phys eval on 5-3-05 then off to the insurance company hopefully!!!!! I had to switch surgeon on 5-17-05 because insurance will only pay 60% with 6000.00 out of pocket if i go to wv...But i think i have made a good choice to DR.BAUMAN have done a little research on him and Angie was GREAT!! in getting me a quick app.do to everything that has happened..and also the nutrition class has been set for next week thanks so much AMY...also they was pretty prompt at getting me a pys eval thanks wendy.....hope I like the surgeon as much as the office staff so far.................will post on the 6th after i meet Dr.Bauman..

6-21-05 I finally met Dr.Bauman today!!!I really beleive everything happens for a reason....I liked him so much,he is very informative,professional,and I really beleive everything will go just as god plans....Dr.Bauman has not had any fatalitys. and I just really beleive God sent me to him....All my labs and everything is finished and my information will be summitted tom..for insurance reveiw...Please pray that medcost will approve me!!!

I first saw Dr. Bauman on the 21st of Sept. 2004 and I was very impressed with Him and his staff, and the Nutrionist i'll be with for the next year or so, Dianne, seems to be very knowledgable and has a lot of experience with weight loss surgery and what the dietary needs are as well as the pitfalls. I highly recommend having the Pre-op testing and medical clearence done through Dr. Kelling's office (Dr. Bauman's suggestion). His staff and everyone with whom I have had contact with have a great deal of WLS experience and have been extremely nice and helpful. At this point(04/27/05) I just finished all of my pre-op requirements and am waiting on a date. The reason for the long gap was my choice not the Doctors as I am Self-pay and needed the extra time to have enough money. I will probably up-date this after I have Surgery. Thank You D.

Dr. Bauman and his staff were wonderful. When going in to talk to him it was very nice to be there almost alone, it make the visit much more comfortable when you aren't sitting in a waiting room with 20 other people. Dr. Bauman struck me as a very competent and well informed surgeon. The program that Dr. Bauman puts his patients through covers all bases and makes sure that the patient is truly suitable for surgery. The aftercare program seems to be the same as is contains regular visits with Dr. Bauman and required monthly visits with the nutritionists. Dr. Bauman is a very popular surgeon in this area and I have heard and experienced nothing but positive results regarding him and his practice.

March 17, 2005 Had my consultation today with Dr Roc Bauman. I thought he was great. I felt he was very knowledgeble & friendly at the same time. I was inmpressed that he is on the front cover of M.D.News magazine March/April 2005 issue. I feel in good hands with him.

Dr. Bauman is very knowledgeable in his field. He answered all my questions and made me feel very comfortable with him. He is straight up front with you and plays no games. I would recommend him to any one. I put my life in his hands and he did not let me or my family down.