TriStar Centennial Medical Center Hospital

a very caring and down to earth doctor.we talked about the risks of the surgery but with all my medical problems i was better off taking the risk of surgery.the risk is no different than having heart surgery.i feel the same about him now even after meeting him.the staff is loyal and caring also.knowing i was new at all of this they helped me through it all.the waiting time it took to see him was a little longer than normal.the after care program is easy to understand.the follow-up visits i think are two-fold. to see how your doing and to see if your losing weight like you should.he goes through the whole program of the surgery and risks while your in there and my family went too to meet him.no problems.

Dr. Dyer's exams are fast but efficient. He makes sure you know all the possible consequences of the surgery (several times). He seems extremely competent and knowledgeable about surgery procedures. He doesn't scold or accuse, but has a very easy-going attitude. He is a Christian and prays for his surgery patients, I've been told, which gave me a lot of comfort. His staff is wonderful and will do whatever you need done, though they're very busy and don't have much time to talk. I would like a little more explanations of my post-op pains and incisions than Dr. Dyer gives. I always leave feeling like I don't know enough about what's happening to me. He does have a structured aftercare program: 1 week, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, etc. His office also provides free a monthly support group meeting run by his office staff and a monthly group meeting with psychologists, where you can vent and ask questions.

Dr. Olsen's first and ongoing impressions have been those of a caring professional. He spent about 45 minutes with me preop to detail the RNY procedure, the benfits and risks. He spent 6 hours with me in the OR working through adhesions so I could have a closed RNY... I would think most other surgeons would have thrown in the towel after 4 hour.

He and his staff have delivered excellent patient care pre, intra and post op.

Dr. Olsen and his staff have a structured aftercare program that includes nutrician therapy.

I would, and have, recommend Dr. Olsen if you are considering bariatric surgery... especially the RNY. He has both surgical competence and a good bedside manner.

Dr. Dyer is an incredibly competent surgeon--I never once doubted that he is good at what he does. He does seem to completely lack people skills when you first meet him. However, when he came by my room at the hospital, he was warmer to me--my mom and I both commented that we really liked him. He was wonderful at my follow-up appt, and I've just really grown to respect and appreciate him. I've been back to the office four or five times since my surgery, and every time, the staff (especially Joann, his nurse - I think that's her name)has been warm and accessible. A couple of those visits were impromptu--I called that morning and they squeezed me in later that day. They've remembered me by face the last couple times. They also really emphasize structured aftercare where they tell you exactly what, when, and how you should eat, which is very important to me because my mom has had a couple doctors who sewed her up and let her go figure it out herself, to her detriment. I also appreciated the order in which Dyer's office has you do things--attend seminar, fax info, wait for them to send letter and receive approval, go to consult and set date, get testing done, and then have surgery.

I met him the first time at the Seminar he seemed very pleasant and he even had a sense of humor... When I met him at the consult I was so excited and nervous... He was very informative... He was friendly and eager to answer any questions and still had his sense of humor... I really liked everyone I met at his office the nurse that was in there with me her name is Robin Renee just like mine except I spell mine Robin Renea.. I thought that was really kewl... He really stressed the aftercare and the risks of the surgery.. He answered my questions where I could understand what he was talking about... I think that when you have the total package for surgical competence and bedside manner you will be very blessed with the best care ... I didnt really find anything that I didnt like... The waiting room was great those nice comfortable oversized chairs... was great....

My first impression of Dr. Olsen was very positive. I have seen him twice and my impression remains the same. He is very serious about the surgery, the risks and ensuring that I understood that my eating habits will be radically changing. He is not however, rigid or inflexible as many serious people can be. His office staff was always helpful and caring. There was nothing that I did not like about him. Future patients need to be aware of his seriousness and not misperceive this for something else. His emphasis on aftercare is constant and he insists on follow-up which is a great thing. He has a structured aftercare program and he and the dietician are available as needed. He addressed the risks of surgery so much that I had to rethink my decision once or twice. I would rate him a 10. I can't rate his surgical competence yet because my surgery is 2 weeks away.

doctor david dyer is a wonderful sugeon and has a great beside matter !!!!!!!!! i have lost 173 pounds since feb 6th 2003!!!!!!!!!
he is all bussiness and tells you how it is he is professional in murfreesboro there is no surpport seminar at the hospital here you have to go to cenntinal but dr. dyer staff is great!!!!!!!!
he tells you how it is about the risks doctor dyer beside matter is the best i found he is really patient and understanding
with you the nurses on 3rd floor at the womens hosptial is great!!!!! i do hate those beds at the hospital
i would & have told people if going through this surgery that doctor dyer is the best there is!!!!!!!!!! i would in trust my life again with doctor dyer he the best there is
he is a wonderful doctor!!!!!!!!!
pam jernigan

I was very pleased with Dr Dyer. Glad I choose him. Did a wonderful job. Even has his home number on his cards. He does seem a little to professional, if that makes since, but he has taken very good care of me. If I had it all over to do I would still pick him.

He is very professtional in his manner. But he is a a very carring person. He wants what is best for you. Everyone in the office is great. I had had Cigna isurance first last year and they would not work with me and I was turned down. MY work was taken over and we received new insurance. UHC I called Lisa and asked what she thought about trying with them? She said that it should go smooth. In nine days I was approved. I met with Dr. Dyer today and we discussed my surgery and it is set for 5/13. I would give everyone a 10 rating. I am so lucky I went to this group. I highly recomend Dr. Dyer over anyone out there performing this surgery.

he seems to be a good dedicated surgeon
he is a quite serious person.
office staff efficient, but not overly
friendly or assessiable. Dr. is not real
easy to talk to or ask questions.although he
does always ask if I have any questions.
aftercare seems good and adequate. yes
structured program. tells you of all risk
involved. would like to know a little more
of the surgical details. why I had more
pain at one spot. what muscles were involved.
I would rate Dr. Dyer as an excellent surgeon.
I have all confidence in him. surgicial
competence great. bedside manner not his
strong point. he doesn't get too friendly or
personal with patient.
these are my personal impressions from my own
experience.