Adam Smith Bariatric Surgeon D.O., F.A.C.O.S.

He's awesome. He wears the band also so he knows what his patients are going through. He was very knowledgeable and just an all around nice guy. He stresses aftercare and holds group meetings in his office. He really cares about his patients. My husband and I were at ease with Dr. Smith from the moment he walked into the room. I would highly recommend him to anyone. This guy is my hero.rnrnI have lost 170 pounds and couldn't feel better. Dr. Smith is the cream of the crop you could not find a better surgeon.

I met with Dr. Smith on 2/7/07. He was very nice and laid back. He went through everything with me and he felt I would be a great candidate for surgery. He let me feel the port under his skin to see what it is like. He was extremely professional. He is very big on aftercare and overall change of life habits. rnrnI can't say enough about Dr. Smith. Since he is a Lap-band patient himself, he truly understands what we are going through. Susee, his nurse, is a lap-band patient as well as is always there to assist the patients.rnrnDr. Smith is well respected in the medical community and I felt 100% confident with him providing my surgery. He is very educated on the lap-band surgery and has great bedside manner.rnrnI had some issue with getting fills in the beginning. Availability was hard! They have worked on the fill issues. They have another doctor now and it is easy to get in for a fill within a few days.rnrnI highly recommend Dr. Smith and I would do it again in a heart beat. They have commended me along the way and held me accountable. I could have never done it without Dr. Smith and Susee cheering me on!rn

My name is Angie Austin; I was banded May 1, 2006. I have been over weight to some point all my life and dieting with little or no results. I researched weight loss surgery for about 2 years before ever going to a seminar and heard good things about Dr. Adam Smith, once I attended Dr. Smith’s seminar I knew he was the one to perform my surgery and the Lap Band was for me. I have always been an outgoing person but after getting my band buddy I have more energy and feel better about myself. I work with my band and not thinking that the band is a miracle cure for weight loss, it takes work and dedication and I know that I will achieve my weight goal. I would recommend anyone thinking about weight loss surgery to consider the Lap Band and Dr. Smith for surgery. Dr. Smith has a great staff with some that have actually had the Lap Band also, and know what you are talking about when you ask questions. Dr. Smith's office also has a great support group meeting that I think everyone should attend rather you are thinking of having surgery or have already had surgery. Getting my band buddy is the greatest thing I have done for me and my health.

The first time I met Dr Smith I knew he would be the one that I would trust to do the Lap Band Surgery. One of my classmates had his surgery by Dr Smith and had great things to say about him and his staff. I too have a great impression of all the staff at Dr Smiths office. They are very caring and knowledgable about the surgery. If I had to rate Dr Smith and his staff on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best I would give them a 10++++. I would recommend Dr Smith to anyone who is looking towards Lap Band Surgery. I would rate Dr Smith with a 10++++ for both surgical competence and bedside manner.

I was very impressed with Dr. Smith. He has first hand experience himself due to being a Lap Band patient himself. I was also referred to him by a friend. The staff was nice and most of them had also been banded. This was an excellent experience.

My first impression of Dr. Smith was that he was down to earth and a straight shooter. He has had the LapBand himself, and is very knowledgeable not only about the procedure, but also the emotional and psychological aspects of being overweight. His entire staff was SUPER helpful and friendly. They took care of the entire insurance process (I did not even have to talk to the insurance company once). I also really liked that the pre-op and post-op appointments were in a group setting... it was nice to hear that others were experiencing and feeling the same things I was. I am only 2 weeks post-op and my incisions are nearly healed (with little sign of any permanent scarring). I give Dr Smith (and his entire staff) a 10+!!!

I had a good first impression of Dr. Smith from his seminar. He led the seminar and gave his own personal testimony. He also stayed and answered any one on one questions. He was very personable at my first office visit. He say my page of questions and said to me, 'I see them now let's get started on them.' He was honest. I asked about his mortality rates for his surgeries. He wasn't pushy at all. I probably was with him an hour that first visit.rnrnLBS office staff is very friendly. I would have to be honest though and say a little disorganized and short staffed (maybe)in the front office though. I had Finance questions and took over 3 days to return my call the second time and never did the first time I called. My husband went to buy me some New Whey and he waited over 20 minutes. I love his nurse Susie. SHe had lap band and is awesome with advice and patience with newbies like me. I should be having my first fill after 3 weeks but due to so many patients it is more like 5 weeks til first one. rnrnThe one thing that I didn't like about the surgery is that afterwards Dr. Smith didn't visit with me,only my husband waiting. Another patient with a different Dr. came to check on her. It would have been a more warm and fuzzy personal experience if he had check on me directly right afterwards. rnrnThe one thing I love about Dr. Smith is how he stress aftercare. I read some of these posts/blogs and they have no aftercare. Smith has a aftercare support group each Tuesday in his building. I really like that his Psych. and nurse are at them to lead and answer questions. Not to mention all the other patients there that can share there stories/advice. rnrnHe does well with the risks of surgery too. Just be sure to ask if you have any concerns. He'll answer with the first consult at his office. rnrnI would rate him as a 9 but what do I have to compare it too. I would say his surgical competence is great since he had it done, and trains others due to being one of the first dr.s to do it. I thank he has very good beside manner too. rnrn

I knew Dr Smith a few years back when he did a general surgery on my mom. I liked his bedside manor then and his positive outlook back then. I am greatful for the fact that after all these years I have a doctor that can really relate to me and on how I feel about being overweight. I can not say anything negative about Dr Adam Smith at all, my experience so far has been great all the way around.

My first impression of Dr. Smith was from his website!! I automatically knew he was the Surgeon for me. I wanted someone who knew what I would be going through. Not just a text book side effect. He seemed to be a genuine family man & christian man. His office stafe is what really confirmed my decision. Everyone in his office was so polite & showed concerment. I wasn't treated like I was interrupting when I called the office. rnrnDr. Smith & his staff strongly stressed being informed. THey have a virtual informational called EMMI which shows you exactly what they will do to you the day of surgery & how you should follow after care instructions. Everything in the short movie trailer describes every side effect & health risk you can imagine. It allows you to think of question you may have forgotten to ask while you were in the office the last time. I give him & his office staff an A+ for professionalism, surgical competence, & bedside manners!!!

He is wonderful so far. He has had Lap-Band himself therefore he is very understanding of all the aspects. Alot of his staff have had the procedure also. He seems to be very laid backa nd calm which is very relaxing and reassurring to me. He has been very willing to accomadate my special needs as I have other medical issues to take into consideration.