"My first impression was that he was very blunt and to the point.rnrnI have found out through the surgery, that he explains his plan for diet very thouroughly, and is not as blunt as I first thought.rn rnHis office staff have always treated me very nicely. Very caringrnrnI can't say that there is anything I truly dislike about him.rnrnFuture patients should know he is very dedicated to his patients, surgery and weight loss program.rnrnThrough him and his staff, there is a monthly support group meeting for newbies on Wednesday, and post ops on Tuesday. rnrnHe went through the risks of surgery with me, with a fine tooth comb. All of the pre op testing critiqued finely.rnEverything was a go before the surgery was scheduled.rnrnI think he is a great surgeon, bedside manner is improving <G>. very caring.rnrnI'd say his surgical competence and bedside manner are both great. <JMHO>rnrnTodays Date 06/24/07rnrnI have finally thought to take the time and add. That earlier this year Dr. Shapiro informed us that he'd be retiring, and would be doing no more surgeries after Jan 2007. rnHe is keeping up with patients until Aug, so that many of us who've had surgeries will get to have our six month to a year visit with him.rnrnHe did a great surgery on the wife and I both. We will miss him visiting our support group.rnHe did compile a list of Surgeons who would be willing to take us on for follow up on our Bariatric journey.rn Thank you Dr Shapiro.rnrnrn."
