"I researched Dr. Alexander quite a bit before I actually met him, so I knew that he was not a "bariatric surgeon" but a general surgeon. I also knew that he was an older gentlemen, so this did not take me aback when I met him.
He struck me as a very knowledgeable, busy, and to the point kind of Doctor. While some may need more personal attention, this was fine by me.
His office staff has been for the most part pleasant. I did have a slight problem with his scheduler, Kathy, who seems a bit moody. One day she is very positive and the next she will be kind of snappish. Oh well, I don't guess it can be easy to answer the phones.
If you are going to have Dr. Alexander perform the surgery know that his credentials as a surgeon are very impressive. He practices out of Christ Hospital--and the nurses there who want this surgery have no qualms about using him as their surgeon. One of them even introduced themselves to me the day of my surgery.
He does not really stress aftercare. He does give you a strict diet to follow and emphasizes the importance of exercise. He wants you to return to work as soon as you can, as long as your work isn't physical in nature. He does make available to you a support group and a dietician who can answer specifics.
I came armed with knowledge about the risks of this surgery. Specifically, I wanted to know how he minimized what I see as the big three: pulmonary embolism, infection, and pneumonia. He did not have to prepare me much here as I was already well-informed.
Dr. Alexander has never, in 10 + years of practicing this surgery, lost a patient.
I would rate him an 8. His surgical credentials and competence are flawless--he is very well respected as a surgeon. If I had to say anything takes away from that, he could be a little more personable. It isn't that he isn't friendly--just not the most down-on-the-carpet-relationship-building type of Doctor I have ever met."
