Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Hospital

Dr. Schweitzer was wonderful! He was informative, made me feel comfortable and was willing to talk and answer any questions I had. His Post Op presence was great I saw him everyday, and his team of residents usually twice a day! The few questions I have had since coming home have been answered promplty. A great find!!!

I had my consult visit with Dr. Schweitzer last Friday (Nov 9th). The ladies at the office were very friendly. The office is very clean and nice, I waited no longer than two minutes to be called on. First you view a video, then get your weight, and then you talk with the doctor. He was very nice and helpful, answered all my questions on different types of proceedures and even cracked a few jokes. I asked about getting a psychological doctors appointment and a physical done, he said that all I needed was an appointment with a dietician. He is very serious about after care and stresses how important it is. Unfortunately I went to him because I wanted the operation done with lazors but I'm too overweight, over 400 lbs. so I will be getting the big cut.
Overall he had a great staff, wondeful and pleasent looking office, and he made you feel very comfortable.

I found Dr. Schweitzer to be very personable and thorough in describing the surgery and possible outcomes including side effects. He questioned me in depth about my medical history and requested a sleep study for sleep apnea and bloodwork to test for H. pylorie (which is known to cause ulcers). He sent my paperwork in immediately to my insurance company to ":get the ball rolling". I am comfortable with him. Aftercare is very important to him and he expects to see his post-op patients regularly. He was very honest about the difficulty in getting the insurance company to approve me.

My first impression of Dr Schweitzer was...wow he's actually taller than me (I'm 6'1") and he looks as tired as I feel. He has a pre-video that you watch, that covers WLS basics. He's very nice, asks questions, makes sure you understand what it is you are pursuing. He has an exceptionally informative web page AND he gives you handouts that are loaded with very useful info. He fielded every question I had with patience, concern and interest in *ME* and my particular situation. I had several things that could have made this surgery a real problem. He addressed those issues in way I was comfortable with. His office staff is helpful and nice. Going great!!!!

I am very pleased with Dr. Schweitzer. On my first visit he made me feel very comfortable. I felt he was very informative and up front. I have communicated with him a few times via e-mail and he always responded the same day. I was told by my insurance company that I was not going to be able to use him because he was out of our "network", luckily that changed. I would have been very dissapointed if he was not my surgeon. His staff has always been very pleasant and helpful. They never made me feel as if I was bothering them.

I haven't met Dr. Schweitzer yet, but I have communicated with him via e-mail. He responds within 24 hours and answered all questions I put to him.

Met with Dr Schweitzer on Wed-He seemed warm and very confident without being arrogant.Had an occassion to e-mail him a question and he responded with=in 24 hrs.I
am also having my gall baldder removed,a hyatal hernia repaired and he thought,since I once had phlebitus,that it was imporatant to put a filter in my vein so aa blood clot could not travel...was impressed with this.
Watched a vide and was given literature that addressed the first 4-6 wks after surgery:
2 carnation instant breakfasts(sugar free) and 1 oz of a purred food or hot choc.mixed with gnc designer protien-plus water..water...and more water.everytime I visit him I will need to see the dietician,who also said I could call her anytime I had a question.The one thing that disturbed me was that his office hours are on Wed. and Fri am and she comes to the office on Thur. am-2 mornings off from work.different office support staff is in the office while the dietician is there and I needed a not for work,which meant going down the hall to see the doctors staff and they had never had anyone ask for a note,which I found surprising but everyone was friendly and respectful.Cant wait for my approval and date!

I met with Dr. S on 9/28/01... I felt that his office staff was helpful and Dr. S seems very educated. He was willing to answer any questions that I had, I did have alot! The video that he shows did answer alot of questions that I had, but he did not hesitate to reitterate anything that I needed clarified. He not only is thoughtful of the procedure that he will perform, but also advises on Aftercare. I would refer him to anyone else that I know is looking into the procedure. He also performs the surgery Laproscopic, which is less invasive.

I am very pleased with my switch to Dr. Schweitzer. He does the surgery lap. Everyone in the office was very nice. They are all new to the baltimore area but everything has gone smoothly so far.I was very impressed with the fact that I can email my dr. if needed and I have!!! He has his own web site www.smallscar.com It is very informative and I have enjoyed checking it out.I really feel that he is the best surgeon for me.

Dr. Schweitzer is a very personable and through doctor. The information he provides and covers on your visits is carefully covered in depth. He throughly instructs you on what to expect and what the risks are and he stresses how important the aftercare is and you have to agree to abide by all his policies laid out in his program. He gives you a print out of all the information and he also has you watch a video all about your surgery, the risks and aftercare. He spends plenty of time with you and answers any and all questions. He has a email address and encourages you to contact him if you have any questions and believe it or not he answers you almost immediately which amazed me since he is such a good doctor and extremely busy. His staff are extremely nice and helpful. My surgery is Monday, October 1st, 2001.