Roche Featherstone Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

He was very nice, has a great bed side manner. Best I have ever seen in a doc.

No, my impression has only gotten stronger, and we can now add that he has a GREAT sense of humor :)

The staff is very friendly, and willing to answer any and all questions.

There wasn't anything that I can say that I didn't like about Doc Featherstone.

That he cares about his patients. Genuinely cares!

They all emphasize that it is a HUGE part of the success of the surgery!

He lets you know all that can go wrong, and that it is a decesion that you should not go into lightly.

I rate Doc Featherstone at this point... A Saint!

Dr. Featherstone is GREAT!! As well as the wonderful, loving staff he has working with him. He took time to answer all my questions and then some. They have been more than helpful with all my "special needs" being a cardiac patient and diabetic. I would highly reccomend him to anyone thinking of having WLS. He seems so logical and knows everything there is to know regarding the surgery.

First off I must say without question the team of Dr. Featherstone, Dr. Nizzi, and nurse Mary Kay are wonderful! They have been as I call them in conversation with others..... my angels here on earth! I can't thank God enough for pouring on the knowledge of their being and passing on to me the help that was needed for me to live just one more day. In the beginning the waiting period pre-op was frustrating as it was a new procedure in this area so it took a while to finally get a surgery date. They informed me that had performed the surgery for at least 8 yrs. a piece for other medical reasons but were finally approved to perfom the surgery for wait loss. I was ready more than ever after I had researched this for 2 yrs. and watched the progress in 4 of my customers. Unfortunately, my mother-in-law passed away 2 days before my scheduled date. When I contacted Dr. Featherstones office he informed me that I "needed" to be with my family at that difficult time and they would re-schedule me for the end of that week. They were also concerned that my support people (husband & family) would not be in any condition to support my surgery and deal with the family tragedy at the same time. When the time came for surgery my family was focused and any fears I had were gone as I had a constant reminder of how supportive my mother would be if she were here. It took a while for her to come around but after helping me research WLS she decided this was also what was best for me and my health. I have nothing negative to say about the Dr.'s or staff of Grand Traverse Surger. Dr. Featherstones bedside manner and compassion for ppl is very evident in his practice. I can tell even today walking in for my regularly scheduled check-ups if he has had a bad day all it takes is one look at the success he has performed with my surgery and it brings a smile to his face. I have yet to walk out of the office without his hug and I think his seeing the positive result in me helps him as much as he has helped save my life. The Grand Traverse Surgery program for WLS was very informative before and after surgery. They informed me on paper what all is required before and after surgery. They hold a seminar every couple of months for those interested in WLS and at that time you can sign up with someone's follow-up call or you can take the info. home to think about it. When I first inquired about the seminar I asked if I could record the seminar. They encouraged me and said yes which greatly helped me later playing it back while I awaited my surgery. They also requested I bring my support person with me. Do they let you know the risks? YA-HAA!!! I recall listening and watching the slide presentation at the seminar as they talked about the risks of this "elective" surgery with tears in my eyes thinking how did it come to this for me??? How did I let it go this far? I realized that night as I signed up for a call-back that this was the answer I'd been praying for all my life.

Dr. Featherstone seems to be a very serious, careful and thorough physician. My first impresssion is that he truly cares about his patients. He explained in detail the surgery and the serious complications. He appeared to assess me carefully for my motivation for this surgery before agreeing to proceed, it was as though I were being interviewed. He appears very professional but with a kind, caring attitude. I was also impressed with his staff, specifically Mary Kay Williams, his nurse; she is also professional, caring and very thorough. She also handles the insurance coordination which is much like a dance, she is very good. I now have renewed hope that this surgery may actually happen. I hope soon.