"My first impression of him was excellent. He was very infomative about everything that comes along with myr procedure (RNY). That impression will not change for me. His staff is top notch. I am one to ask numerous questions and all were just as important to them as they were to me. If you could get him and are able to work with his staff please go for it. What I love most about him is the implementation of a nutritionist (in office) that follows you and your progress for a year. rnrnrnDr. Bauman is excellent. I can't say enough about the man. In my opinion, he has mastered his craft. He is very serious about his it and is about taking care of business. He not about trying to pull the wool over your eyes about anything that you are going to encounter. I have not a negative thing to say about him. I would suggest all use him if possilbe. "