Thomas Umbach Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

I think this Dr and his staff are great. Only complaint is office wait times but then again it is almost like a support group setting that allows people of all different stages of pre and post surgery to ask questions. He is very informative and easy to listen to.

I had my surgery by Dr. Umbach on June 16, 2010. His office is very professional and the doctor was very informative and knowledgable. We chose to have the sleeve procedure done. The day of the surgery everything went great.

I am now two weeks post op with two weeks protein shakes before the surgery and have lost 37 pounds. I am off my insulin for my diabeties and my family doctor is adjusting the rest of my medicine.

I was back at work 5 days after the surgery and feeling great. Can't eat much food but that is what it is all about.

What a great doctor and staff. Thank You.

My first impression of Dr Umbach was can he get the Job done. I had gone through trying to find a doctor to getting the insurance company to approve me. till when I meet him I was not trying to here another no. Lol

As time went by I was approve and excited about the surgey but other little kinks had to be work out.

The Staff at Blossombariatrics are should I say Holly was very supportive. she called me to keep me motivated she cried with me and always had a kind word for me even in her own family problems....Thank you Holly...

Dr. Umbach always asked me on every visit do I have any questions I always said no. and he would say. are you sure this is very serious you could die. and I didn't want to here that of all things..but it was the truth.

To Any one wanting to have the surgery. I would highly recommend Dr.Umbach after surgrey the next day Dr.Umbach came and sat with me in my room talking with me and my family making sure everything was ok.when some doctors come stay about five minutes and would not sit down...

With my the follow up appointments Dr.Umbach went over all my vitiamns and made sure i know the importance of taking them.

Yes...

As I stated ealier Every Visit...

First Impression: Smart, clean, and kind.
Impression Changes: None for the worse..only got better the more I worked with them. Competent, caring and completely dedicated to their profession.
Office Staff: Can't say enough! Trustworthy, competent, diligent, tenacious with the insurance company, reliable and I can totally count on Holly Hagel, who went above and beyond for me.
Liked Least: At first, the "openness" of the office atmosphere. Then became to love it. Don't have to hid from what I am or was.
Future Patients Should Know: To relax and have confidence in Dr. Umbach's abilities. You can be yourself and not worry about it.
Aftercare Emphasis: Adamant about you knowing what to do and what to expect. This is most important!
Structured Aftercare Program: Absolutely - great.
Risks of Surgery Discussions: Talks about it at every visit, refers you to view online video classes "Emme" for information on before, during and after surgery. Answered all of my questions over and over again.
My Rating: 9: No one is perfect! But, they come close!
Both surgical competence and bedside manner were great. But, for me, the surgical competence is most important in the end.

Dr. Umbach and his entire staff are awesome! From start to finish they made the entire process so simple. I would highly recommend them to anyone!!!!

So, I have always thought doctors were in it just for the money, not because they truly care about helping people. Well, Dr. Umbach proved me wrong...big time. He actually cares about people and makes sure you get the time you need at each and every appointment. He has a warm personality that would make anyone feel comfortable. I could go on and on about how wonderful Dr. Umbach is, but Survivor comes on soon. This may sound corny, but I feel truly blessed to have Dr. Umbach as my bariatric doctor.rnrnP.S. Holly Hagel and Holly Umbach are great too!

I had the Gastric Sleeve Surgery on Sept 23rd with Dr Umbach in Nevada. rnrnI can't say enough of great things about Dr Umbach and his wife Holly. I am an out of town patient and Dr Umbach made the surgery process stress free without any difficulties. Dr Umbach is very knowledgeable about gastric surgeries and extremely professional. My surgery went very smoothly. I had no complications and I am now entering my three-week post op and I feel great. It's been really easy for me. I have no regrets getting the sleeve or selecting Dr Umbach. I have lost 13 pounds since the surgery and it was the easiest 13 pounds I have ever lost. rnrnOne last thing, Dr Umbach sent me a photo of my new stomach and I have to say the staple line looks perfect, very clean and precise. I was very pleased with this work.rnrn

Dr. Umbach,rnrnFirst I wanted to say thank you for performing my surgery, I feel great and am excited that my new journey of weight loss. I was afraid I would hurt more but my two c-sections were much worse to recover from. I also want to say thank you to you and both Hollys for all your professionalism and experience making getting ready for surgery as stresses as possible.rnrnI also wanted to say that Desert Springs Hospital was a pleasure to work with and stay at. From Cindy Davison in pre-admitting who went above and beyond to get me registered. My insurance kept giving us the run around and she took time to get the right answers and helped me understand what she deals with: they put up with a lot from insurance companies. My nurses were courteous and took very good care of me. They asked frequently about my pain level and I was never in too much pain during my stay. The surgical team worked well together and I felt good the whole time and was treated with respect: and being a fat girl you aren't always treated that way in the medical field. :( But there they had equipment to fit me and the beds were designed for heavy people. I high recommend Dr. Umbach and his staff at Blossom Bariatrics to his team at Desert Springs!rnrnThank you for helping me can a new tool on my weightloss journey.rnrnAmy Jeffreys rnrn

Dr. Umbach operated on me the past February. I had my reservations as anyone would, but as of today, I am very thankful that Dr. Umbach was the choice I made to operate on me. I choose the Lap Band procedure. I feel today as a new woman and thankful that of loosing my first 50 lbs. I have more to go, and every pound is a new beginning. I can't stop talking about it to everyone. I love my new me rnrnMrs. Umbach, who works in the office is most generous and kind to everyone. Very supportive as well. rnShe's a sweetheart rnrnrnrnIf you have any questions or thoughts about having an operation for weight, I highly recommend Dr. Umbach.rnrnrnPam RomerornHenderson. NVrn

Dr. Umbach's Blossom Bariatrics in Henderson, Nevada is by far the best bariatric practice in our valley. Patients considering batriatric options will save themselves \"shopping time\" with other surgeons by just going directly to Blossom.rnrnI'm a big baby and never have been in the hospital for any procedures. So my choice in a doctor was very, very important. Plus, I wanted an office that was nice and efficient with all the important paperwork and processes for insurance coverage that comes with bariatric surgery.rnrnI have visited others. They not only lack a bedside manner in their offices, but treat you like cattle. Their staff is by far the most rude I've experienced in the Valley's medical fields.rnrnDr. Umbach's office is the nicest and most friendly staff, who guide you every step of the way. Every time you call them, leave them a message, and visit their office, you feel like family. All your questions are always answered. Their receiptionist also rocks!rnrnDr. Umbach and Blossom Bariatrics has the best bariatric program in the Valley, especially for working professionals such as myself. I was scared, but I trusted Dr. Umbach with my life. His programs, classes, and critical aftercare are by far the most competent, personalized and pleasant.rnrnThe other Valley practices leave you hanging, and that's if their front desk don't scare you away first. This is a life-changing procedure. So if the staff can't be nice to you in the beginning, you could just imagine the crucial aftercare. This is why I 100% endorse and support Blossom Bariatrics and Dr. Umbach. Leave the rest, stick with the best and go with Dr. Umbach and Blossom Bariatrics! rn