Thomas Umbach Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

Dr. Umbach is very nice and personable. He takes his time to answer all your questions His office waiting room is a little small but has plenty of large comfortable seats. Everyone seems like family and instantly starts talking about their surgery, recovery and what works for them. One of the few Dr. offices I have been in that I didn't feel judged for my size. Just welcomed into the family. I have only been to 2 appointments and haven't had my surgery so I can't comment on his aftercare program.

Dr. Umbach's office is very nice and clean. He has a one stop office for all of your bariatric surgery needs from the protein shakes for your liquid diet to the nutritionist for your insurance approvals. I began to see Dr. Umbach in July of 2010. I fought with my insurance for approval and finally had surgery on December 1, 2010. I was the first patient in that day. Dr. Umbach was early to surgery which was a huge relief to see him wide eyed with a smile and his black coat on!! LOL. I told him this was impressive. I had absolutely NOT ONE complication and I stayed overnight because of the intense gas pains. I went home the next day and once I was on solid foods I was 100% and I still am. The first three weeks I was down 27lbs from my highest weight and 21 from surgery. Weight loss has slowed down for me but I am sure with exersize I will be back on track.

I recommend him 100%.

So Dr. Umbach is recommended in my book.

I went to Doc Umbach as a self pay paitent. He is THE BEST!! At the consultation, when I sat down and talked to the Doc he was very down to earth and answered all my questions.
On the day of surgery I was the first one in at 7am. Doc walked in with blue jeans and tennis shoes on and I asked if it was casual Friday? He had a good laugh. He made sure my wife and I knew what was going to happen on surgery day and off he went to get ready.
When I woke up in the recovery room the nurses got me up and walking right away. A few laps around the floor and I was on my way home around 11am.
Four hours unbelivable! At home I was in no pain at all. It was great and I'm on my way to a new me. I can't thank the Doc and his staff enough.

He was so nice and I really felt let he really cared about me and my heath. His staff was VERY friendly and professional. He went over everything and there were no surprises. I was up and walking around the next day! Its been 12 day after surgery and I've lost 43 Lbs. so far..YEAH! I would recommend him to everybody! send me a message and I'll be glad to talk to you about him.

When I first seen Dr. Umbach he was wearing flip flops and blue jeans. Very down to earth kind of man. Always taking time to answer all of my questions. His office staff is so nice, kind, and has a uplifting spirit.

Iam very happy with my surgeon. Ifeel like Igot a new life. Dr, Umbach ans staff where great. Very helpful an explained every thing. He takes the patients needs as a personnal concern. They have a good after surgical program. He is a great surgeon.
This is just my personnal experience.

My first impression of DR.Umbach was positive.He made me feel comfortable with my decision to choose Lap Band surgery. He explain all the different types of bariatric procedures and let me choose what I felt was right for me. DR.Umbach program to help you complete your steps through the pre surgey requirments is one of the best I have ever seen or heard about. He has an excellent staff who help me get thru all the required paper work with little effort. Dr Umbach is a highly skill surgeon who has done numerious bariatric procedures and I trusted him with my life and he came thru with flying colors. My surgery went very well and I felt no pain during or after. I had my surgery on wednesday and went back to work on friday. He has an excellent after care program that helps you achieve your goal.
I highly recommend DR.Umbach if you are lookin to have a bariatic procedure in the las vegas area.

James Delao

Dr. Umbach is a wonderful surgeon. He is very knowledgeable. He is very direct and straightforward when discussing my surgery and life after surgery. His staff is wonderful, too. There is nothing that I can say negative about Dr. Umbach or his staff. I am so glad I chose to start this life changing journey with them. Dr. Umbach has indeed changed my life.

Dr. Thomas Umbach did my Lap Band surgery on August 18, 2010. I have had no problems at all since the surgery, one month ago. This may be due to the education Dr. Umbach insists his patients get. Every monthly visit was spent with Dr. Umbach personally, and I was given whatever time I needed to ask questions and review my progress to that point. Friends who used other surgeons here in town, only saw them once before surgery and less than a minute in the OR. Before and after surgery, Dr. Umbach spoke with me and made sure I had answers to any concerns I may have had.
My surgery was performed at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas, NV and they were extraordinary in the care they gave me. I was given about an hour of personal education there before I went home and was given copies of everything we discussed for later perusal.
I just had my 1st visit with him since surgery and once again spent time with Dr. Umbach being praised for my progress. His office staff is courteous, kind and very encouraging! Both he and his staff are personally involved in my care and aftercare! It's very much like having family members involved, rather than medical professionals, because they all care so much about even small steps of progress I make! I would recommend Dr. Umbach to anyone considering weight loss surgery.
These are, of course, my personal opinions.
The only negative was that at first I didn't think he liked me at all, but as time went on, I realized I was mistaken and he thought me to be not only intelligent, but capable of following his instructions and doing the best for myself.

I had my Realize Band on August 18th and feel great!!!
Dr. Umbach is fantastic!!! I have to tell you that he makes you feel really comfortable and answers all your questions. I never felt like he wasn't listening to me when I had concerns.
Also Holly Hagel is great! She is always there for you if you have a question...I even called her on a Saturday morning and she was so nice to answer my questions....
Great people in their office and it's fun to go into the waiting room and talk with everyone that is getting ready for surgery or has already had it.
If you live in the area....PLEASE make sure you go see Dr. Umbach...You will not regret it!!!!