"My first impression was that he was all business, not very friendly. He has a wimpy handshake, but I don't go to him to make friends. He has a good reputation. His office has been awarded as a center of excellence. All of his staff is very friendly. He has a good after care program with support groups for lap-band and bypass. He must be a good surgeon, my operation went fine and his reputation speaks foir him.rnSurgical competence and bedside manner are both great, however surgical competence is more important."