"A kind knowledgable doctor with a great caring staff. Has excellent support group. Office visits can be delayed as others have posted before, allow lots of time.
One reassuring note. He was asked at a support group meeting how many lap bypasses he has done. 600 with one death of a very high risk patient. Looks like I should survive.
I am thrilled with him although his backoffice paperwork can be a problem at times, least it was for me. He is adding another partner and is doing 12 bypasses a week presently. Magee Womans hospital has gutted a floor for bariatics only, to help meet demand.
November 21st 2001 update.
I am still very impressed with doctor Schauer and am very pleased he will be operating on my wife Jen. I have spoken to him directly about some of the issues raised about his staff, espically the back office group that handles the insurance stuff. He is now aware of the issues and is working hard to increase staffing and adminstrative functions to make things better. The HUGH increase in demand for surgery has overwhelmed his staff. He cares very much about his patients and tries to give the best service possible. Dr Schauer is GREAT in my opinion..
January 17 2003
I am pleased to report Dr Schauer has improved his office dramatically. Originally they saw patients at multiple locations and their main office was none of these. Now they have a nice new consolidated office at Magee hospital. This should help the lost paperwork a lot. They have added staff including 2 additional surgeons and numerous back office staff. Wait times for surgery are down too. Anyone selecting a surgeon from the pittsburgh area should choose this group even if getting surgery takes a bit longer. You will receive excellent care from a fantastic staff"
