Summa Health System Hospital

rnrn Dr. Dan and his staff are very professional, friendly and helpful. I feel the program at Summa in Akron is one that covers all the basis...including weight loss, nutrition and follow up. The risks of surgery were addressed as well as the importance of diet and exercise. Since having the Lap Band procedure in March I have lost 40 pounds so far.

Saw Dr. Dan again today. 3rd time. He spent a TON of time with me discussing issues that were important to me. This was a really good appointment. Seems the doctors READ these reviews and putting what your experience really was down on here CAN make a difference! It did for me! Dr. Dan was very open to my reservations regarding by-pass surgery and agreed to do the Lap Band on me instead. He explained that I am able to go either way so it was up to me. I feel extremely comfortable putting my emotional and physical needs 100% in his hands now. Anyone that has problems with the people up front should INSIST that they be allowed to see Dr. Dan to discuss any concerns REGARDLESS of whatever road blocks they may put in front of you. It is YOUR body and YOUR health.

Very caring. Both DH & I have him as a surgeon. Office staff is friendly and have great attitude.

Dr. Dan took the time to make sure I understood every risk and exactly what would happen step by step. He was never rushed and always took the time to answer all my questions. The whole staff is wonderful. They are all angels!! I highly recommend!

Dr. Z is the best. Right from the beginning, he tells you like it is. He doesn't sugar-coat anything and he makes it clear of what he expects from you. rnHe is a very compassionate man who loves his work. He has a wonderful and caring bedside manner. His entire staff is also very caring and professional. Without doubt, he was the best choice for my surgeon and I would highly reccommend him to others for WLS. The only negative I have of Dr. Z is how busy he actually is. I had to wait 2 months for my surgery after I got my approval. But that's really not a \"negative\" at all - it just goes to show how good he really is at what he does!

I had a great first impression of Dr Dan....I knew from the very start he was there to make me happy and change my life for the better. I felt totally comfortable with him. rnrn

This hospital is wonderful. Very attentive staff in every department - the patient is the primary concern no matter what department you are in at any given moment. Extremely clean as well. I have not one complaint about my experience with them, and to be honest, I can't even imagine going elsewhere for care in the future.

I haven't met my surgeon yet. The day I was scheduled to meet with him, he was called away to surgery, so I just met with his support staff...who were all very nice. I am scheduled to meet the surgeon on May 14, 2009. Let's hope we're a good match!

Dr. Dan and the Akron Baratic Center are wonderful folks and I would recommend anyone that is thinking of having weight lose surgery see them. Dr. Dan is very knowledgeable and makes sure you have no questions and if you think of something after you leave, just call...rnThey made sure I was prepared for everything that was going to happen or could happen with and after surgery. I always felt like I was more than just another patient but that they truly have my best interest in mind.rnrn

I met Dr Dan at the summa open forum on Weight Loss / Gastric bypass surgery. Dr. Dan was very good and presented the facts, and opened the meeting for questions. I studied the options at Summa and at Akron General. i concluded the Summa program had much more tooffer. I met with my primary care dr and followed the required steps to have my medical coverage cover the cost of the by pass surgery. Dr Dan's office staff were very helpful and helped with all the details. Dr Dan met with me several times and handled the surgery very well. during teh preparation meetings, it uncovered that my gall bladder had a large gallstone. Dr Dan removed it, and then also rescheduled my bypass surgery after I was recovered. during my by pass surgery, Dr Dan also discovered a tumor behind my esoghagus and removed that also.rnI have been veryp;ease with the personal care and attention to details from the entire staff. rnIt has been 2 months since my by pass surgery. I elected to have the surgery due to my diabetes more so than my weight. However, i am daily receivng compliments on my appearance. It has been twomonths since my surgery and i have lost 44 pounds.