"After just one appointment with Dr. Schroder, I was impressed with his professional manner. I was able to get an appointment for the first consultation in just 2 weeks. I was called promptly, after just a short time in the waiting room. His office nurse, Debbie, was well organized. After seeing a video, accompanied by two of my duaghters, he saw all of us. He explained the surgery. its risks and answered all of our questions. Dr. Schroder has a very positive outlook on how WLS can improve health problems, despite its small risk. Now it is just a matter of waiting for approval from my insurance company who claim only 10 - 14 business days for approval after all of the documentation is received. So far, I would rate him as very good; will know more after the surgery, of course. "