Stephen Haggerty Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Too anyone considering using Dr. Haggerty of the North Shore Medical Group and Highland Park Hospital system.
I had my gastric bypass surgery in August-2017, so I am over seven months past that time right now. Inclusive of the 3-4 months preparations, planning & diet prior to the surgery. I was 309 lbs when I started and I am now, 197 so my total lost to date is 112 lbs and still losing a little more every week.
I feel the preparations, education, support groups available and awesome care by Dr. Haggerty and is group are a of the highest professional and caring consortium. The people that make up this group and Dr. Haggerty himself, they are the ultimate in a total care in one package. From start to follow up I have always felt the utmost care and attention by Dr. and his team.
I would highly recommend their program for anyone considering looking into getting professional help, in loosing a great deal of weight and keeping it off. This will overall improve your health, looks, family life and life expectancy too. Their post & after surgery care, testing and follow up is inclusive of their total program and success of helping many people and myself too.
Thanks you Dr. Haggerty and your team for helping exceed my weight loose expectations, caring and preparing pre-surgery and afterwards too. I am a new & happier person and my wife and family too. I look forward to my follow up appointment later this week. Sincerely....and thanks for your successful help over the last 12 months !!!! Larry K. of Skokie, IL.

Do not even consider Dr. Haggerty for WLS. He is a complete lack of concern for his patients and their results. He does not stand behind his work or take any responsibility for surgeries. I had surgery with him over 16 months ago and my results have been below average and am having significant weight gain, i went to Dr. H with my concerns, he ordered a test and saw that my sleeve was not functioning properly, but said there was nothing he could do about it. He did not even try to get the revision covered and just treated me like they treat all their patients, more like production line instead of individualized care! He offered no other solutions other than me figuring it out myself or gaining back enough weight so that i would "qualify" for another surgery. He took no interest in me or my struggles and basically blamed my weight gain on me and not on his surgery that obviously was not performed correctly. I am beyond disappointed and cannot believe that someone would not take pride in his work or of his patients. He has absolutely no personality and doesn't ask any questions or offer much information. I really don't understand how he is a surgeon. I only saw him a total of maybe 3 times in the year and half of being his patient. All patients just see his bariatric nurse who also does not listen to you as an individual but only a grouping. I told her for one straight year that something wasn't right and i had no restriction, but she just kept telling me everything was normal...well it wasn't. Do not even consider Dr. Haggerty if you want results and good care!

Excellent Surgeon!!! I have really enjoyed working with Dr. Haggerty over the last year and half. In my opinion he is a great surgeon and truly cares about his patients needs and well being.

I was referred to Dr. Haggerty by my primary care physician in January 2010. The first time I met him I thought we was a little distant and I was a little concerned about his bedside manner because I am used to really being able to talk and joke with my doctors but he was very knowledgeable and that was what I felt was important. By the next visit though I felt we formed a doctor/patient relationship and I was able to talk with him and it was obvious he genuinely cared about my well being. His office staff is FANTASTIC, these women are the most caring, friendly, genuine people I have met in a doctors office and they made me feel comfortable at all times. Dr. Haggerty and his staff were very up front about the risks of surgery and made sure I was well aware of what I was getting into. I truly appreciated their honesty. I had a few issues post op and both Dr. Haggerty and his staff were always available to answer my questions, they never made me feel like I was asking stupid questions. Overall I would highly recommend Dr. Haggerty. You might have to get used to his bedside manner but he truly does care.

Excellent surgeon. Did a great job with laparoscopic surgery. I was the first patient to be given a pain pump to use local anesthetic internally. I had to wear a bag around my neck connected to the tubes going into my belly. It eliminated the need for narcotic pain medication. I took only Torodol and the pain pump. A week after surgery I was able to walk a mile without resting. Two months after surgery I was rowing, walking, swimming, cycling every day. Prior to surgery I was on three diabetic medications and could not get my A1C below 8.3. Three months post op my A1C was 6.0, my total cholesterol was 123, and I was taking no diabetes medication. Dr. Haggety is very professional. His staff are very competent. They worked with me and my insurance despite insurance obstacles. He works with the Weight Management Center and also provided information on the groups and internet site. I would recommend him highly to new patients.

I have really enjoyed working with Dr. Haggerty over the last several years. In my opion he is a great surgeon and truly cares about his patients needs and well being.

Dr. Haggerty is the BEST DOCTOR!!rnrnI found Dr. Haggerty after I did my doctor referral search on Obesityhelp.com. I am so happy with my results and this is the main reason why I am sharing my experience with you - - Dr. Haggerty has the ability to make you feel and know he is doing everything in his power to help you with your weight loss journey!!!rnrnDr. Haggerty knows his stuff!!! He answers all your weight loss surgery questions completely and makes sure you understand them. His gentle bed side mannerism and his power of versatility to deal with my fears of doctors, pain & needles made me feel safe and secure… I knew I selected the right doctor!!!rnrnrnSo, if you are looking for a doctor who “treats you as a person & the symptoms…verses a doctor who just treats the symptom…then Dr. Haggerty is for you”. If you are looking for a doctor/practice that will continuously provide you with the support & resources for you to continue your weight loss journey after the surgery then… Dr. Haggerty is for you!!rnrnrnTo me what differentiates a good doctor from a GREAT DOCTOR is a doctor who is not only a weight-loss subject matter expert/doctor, but a doctor who can do that and treats each patient as an individual verses… just a number…just another action item on his list… Dr. Haggerty IS GREAT DOCTOR!!! rnrnrnThe final personal piece of advice I can give you is…Know that there is more to weight loss than just having weight loss surgery. It’s about having the right support and resources available to you to help you on your journey….which leads me my 1st lap band adjustment with Dr. Haggerty…Like I said he is very sensitive to my fear of doctors/pain and needles… When he was preparing me for the adjustment he verbally told me what he was going to do and then gently walked me through the procedure. I tell you… I couldn’t believe it…The procedure was almost painless!rnrnrnI am very lucky to have Dr. Haggerty as my doctor. I wish you great success with your weight loss journey and look forward to sharing mutual Dr. Haggerty success stories with you!!!rn

Dr. Haggerty is very professional and believes in his work. His office staff is warm and supportive. Dr. H clearly outlined the surgical technique and the possible risks. He and his collegues provde monthly support meetings and he schedules regular follow ups with me. He is happy when I am successful and encouraging when I need him to be. rnrnI believe he strikes the right combination of caring and professional manner.