Matthew Metz Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Good sense of humor, quite a good reputation for only being in Denver for a short time.rnRecommended by insurer.rnStaff quite busy due to number of preop and postop patients.

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Metz. When I first met him I thought maybe he's too young and hasn't had enough experience, but after my 2nd meeting with him, all doubts were gone. His training is the tops, and he's extremely skilled, not to mention, a really nice guy. When I left that second appointment, I had no doubts that he cared every bit as much about my well being as I did and that he was as good as any surgeon in the business. That was so comforting to me in those times when I got scared. rnrnWhen I got to the hospital, the staff there also spoke highly of Dr. Metz, and that says a lot.rnrnAs for my results, since I'm only a few days out, I can't speak of long term results, but in the short term, I've had no problems such as nausea or gas or any of the common things that many people report. I don't know if I was just lucky, or if there are techniques that the surgeon and anesthisiologist used to prevent such things. So far, the whole experience has been easier than I imagined. rnrnAs someone else mentioned, his office staff can be a little difficult on the phone, but they are great in person. I'm not sure what the problem is with the phone. I was interested in the VSG and they wanted to know why I would want to have THAT done and said they only did it for people who had no other options. This is NOT true. I almost didn't make an appointment after that, but I decided to go to an informational seminar and the presenter encouraged me to make an appointment with Dr. Metz to discuss it with him. I'm so glad I did. rnrnThe nutritionist and social worker were very helpful also, and a years worth of follow up is included with the surgery fee. rnrnSo, if you are considering Dr. Metz, I say do it. You will be very lucky to have him as your surgeon. He spends time to make sure all your questions are answered and he even answers e-mails!rnrn

FIRST IMPRESSION: Really nice, kind, and caring and has a great sense of humor. He's young and relatively new (compared to other surgeons in my area--a few years as opposed to a few decades experience), but his training & experience so far are as good as it gets, his record superb. He's respectful, easy to talk to and put me at ease. He's a great listener, and eger to answer all questions. He gave me his email address the day I met him, and promptly answers his emails (HE even called once when the office system went down to make sure I got his reply!) I saw him a week after initial consult for an upper GI and he very sensitive to my needs. I absolutely trust him, and look forward to working with him over the next few years.rnrnPOST-OP: Dr. Metz did an excellent job with my surgery, and my recovery went great--i was back at the gym within two weeks. He continues to be super easy to get along with; whenever I'm in the office--usually not even to see him--he says, \"hi,\" and is genuinely interested in how I'm doing.rnrnAnybody considering having surgery with Dr. Metz should know that they are in great hands, and they will get the best of both worlds--he's an amazing surgeon and his \"bedside manner\" is the best. He's a meticulous perfectionist when it comes to his surgeries, but he's very relaxed with his patients and his staff, and seems to treat everybody as his equal, unlike many surgeons I've known.rnrnOFFICE STAFF: My two initial phone contacts with his office were horrible. I felt condescended to and the person on the other end seemed abrupt. It was so bad that I almost decided not to take the consult appointment. I'm REALLY glad I didn't let that first impression make the decision--everyone has bad days & one's perception of a tone of voice is imperfect. rnrnMy experience from the time I arrived at the office and beyond has been INCREDIBLE. Everyone is extremely friendly & helpful and each support person is available and willing--eager, even-- to answer additional questions or help address concerns.rnrnThe office staff (PA, social worker, dieticians, etc.) go out of their way to help patients with any needs or concerns; follow-up care & patient success is the priority. rnrnMy only criticisms of this amazing group are that sometimes things can seem a bit unorganized, and some of the pre-op nutrition education is contradictory or confusing. This is most likely the result of a lot of staff changes & additions this past year--right before I started working with them.rn