"I met my surgeon in the ER room of West Allis Hospital where he treated me for a blood clot in my leg. He impressed me as very professional, very thorough, matter of fact, and to the point. He didn't smile much, still doesn't, but his professionalsim makes up for that. I saw him for this clot for over a year because of follow-up. He also does a doppler study test for my husband every year for his carotid artery to make sure he doesn't get a stroke or heart attack.rnHis office staff at the Bariatric Institute of WI in Brookfield is very approachable, friendly and knowledgeable. But his nurses are his best features. Kind, warm, genuinely caring. Understanding and comforting if you're not doing well, always there to lift your spirits when you need to \"just talk\".rnHe did a lap band for me in 2005 and was like I knew he would be, very professional! Pre-Op and Post-Op care are extremely important issues with him. No stone is left unturned before he starts the surgery, and any concerns you have after the surgery are addressed immediately. As far as the Lap Band not working for me, he and his nurses were genuinely concerned for me and my feelings, explaining very thoroughly several reasons why it may not have worked in my case.rnFollowing the removal he stressed that I needed at minimum, 6 months of healing time before he would do a Revision. When talking about the Revision, he was quick to point out the possible risks and complications.Explaining in great detail what could possibly happen. Even asking me several times if I was certain I knew and understood everything about it. He advised seeing my nutritionist and speaking with her regarding my diet as well as talk to with my husband and daughter before making this decision. I am lucky in that my family fully supports my decision because they have known from the beginning that this is not a vanity issue, but strictly an issue of HEALTH and the quality of it. Just looking good never entered into my decision making.rnTo me, a physician's surgical competence is first and foremost ! I can help him to work on his bedside manner. I know I can, I've actually gotten him to smile and laugh several times. At our last appointment I gave him a good bye hug and he smiled and said how nice it was to have a patient do that. "
