Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Hospital

I really enjoyed my stay at Bayview. As it was my first hospital stay ever, the staff in all areas went above and beyond to make me comfortable and safe.

I have heard that Dr. S. is "all business" which is fine with me. I'd rather have a skilled surgeon than a new best friend. My first impression of him was, "my God he's young!" He is very self assured which reassured me. I found him to be very nice and was able to actually make him chuckle a couple of times. His office staff has been very helpful - especially Debbie - so far, I am very happy with my choice.
***update*** I have to amend my "all business" line - Dr. Schweitzer is one of the most caring and concerned surgeons I have ever met. When I was hospitalized before they diagnosed C-Diff, he looked truly concerned and did everything possible to get a diagnosis and to make sure I was ok. I love love love Dr. S.

I HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE AFTER SURGERY AND BEFORE, I WAS SURPRISED HOW WELL THINGS WENT AND HOW GREAT THE NURSING STAFF AND SURGICAL STAFF WAS. I GIVE THIS HOSPITAL A 9 ALL AROUND

This man is absolutely wonderful! He is a fantastic surgeon. My incisions are almost invisible now just four weeks out of surgery. I have had no nausea or vomiting. Everything went perfectly, and I attribute that to his skill as a surgeon. Eveyone in his office is friendly and supportive, especially his insurance coordinator, Teresa. She is a hoot! I can think of no negatives about Dr. Schweitzer or his staff. Not only are they wonderful, the whole team who took care of me on the day of surgery were terrific. Dr. Wyman, my anestheologist, was terrific and put me totally at ease when I was a bit stressed out while waiting to head into surgery. I can not say enough good things about Drs. Schweitzer and Wyman and the whole bariatric team at Johns Hopkins Bayview.

My first impression of Dr. S is he hasnt changed in eight years. He still has a very busy and active practice. This being said I think his office staff is doing the best they can. I havent had any problems, I prefer to communicate via email and all of my emails were answered promptly. Charlice who isnt Dr. S MOC was very helpful in getting appt for consult. They have a structured after care program at Bayview. For me bedside manner is OK, but surgical competence is more important.

This hospital is always clean very organized and seams to run like a well oiled machine.. Every staff member said hello To me!!!!!

He was very polite and seem to be a intervert but was very very good at his job. He answered all my questions.rn He was Very well organized for the amount of patients they havernOnly deal with his staff dont let the other docs in the office staff answer you questions they DO have different rules!!! I got some test I did NOT NOT NOT even need because one of the other staff member said all the doctors had the same guidline... This was not true!!! The doctor's nurse looked in my file and ask why did you get this!! So Trust me only deal with his staffrnVERY GOODrnHis nurse was very kind if she didnt have an answer she would say so and get back to you. Tracy also was very good at answering my questions

My overall rating would be above average

I can't imagine that I could have had a better experience. They have a bariatric wing where all the doctors and nurses care for WLS patients. Private rooms are standard and its very quiet which allows you to rest and recover peacefully. The entire staff was genuinely kind and comforting. Again, I could not have asked for a better experience.

I had read on OH that Dr. Schweitzer had no personality, but he seemed personable when I met him. Besides, his surgical skills were far more important to me than his social skills. rnrnSince the initial consultation, I have had questions that Dr. Schweitzer himself has answered via email as well as telephone. I believe him to be a very thorough and detail-oriented surgeon, and look forward to him performing the RNY on me.rnrnHis office staff put on a good front during the consultation. However, since then I have found that they don't really like to answer the phone, return telephone messages or return emails. Dr. Schweitzer sure does, but not his staff.rnrnI am very impressed with Dr. Schweitzer.