Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery St Vincents Bariatric Center

I loved Dr Sonpal the first time I met him in 2001 and again when I met him Sept/2006. rnHe is down to earth and tells it like it is.

I've only met Dr. Schreiber once at my consultation. He was very straight forward and although he didn't give me the warm fuzzy's he impressed me with his professionalism and confidence. He was very concerned if I was well educated on the surgery and what my expectations were. He answered all of my questions in detail without making me fee like my questions was not warranted. He took his time and asked me over and over if I had any additional questions. I came to the conclusion that although his bedside manner might be lacking, what really matters to me is that he will perform the best surgery possible. I'll leave it up to the nurses to make me feel good emotionally.

He is a very kind and funny person! He also did my husbands surgery and he did good for both of us! rnI would recommend him to everyone!

my first impression of him was fine. i am 6 years post op and to me, it seems as if these surgeons really do not care after so long. i have had problems for a long time and have called the office with no help. i guess it is just discouraging. my family doctor has helped me more than my bariatric doctor.

My first impression of him was that he is very professional and stright forward. Over time my impression did not really change. THe office staff was AWSOME they have all been very helpful. He didn't have much sense of humor. He is very confident in his work and he knows what he is doing. He stresses the aftercare part is very important and that if you don't follow the program you will probably fail. He was very honest and forward with what the risks were he made sure that you understood them. I would rate him 10 out of 10. His surgical competence is much better than his bedside manner. His bedside manner is not bad he's just professional.

'When I first met Dr. Sonpal I thought he was nice

My first impression..He was straight forward and honest. He was recommened to me by another doctor that went to school with him,and a former patient to achieved sucess.The next morning I was impressed by his care and concern, I was expecting pain thru out the night and had none. Answered all my questions on eating. All my risks were pointed out to me but, the risk of continuning on with obesity I felt were worse than the risks of surgery.On a scale of 1-10 he was a 100. When I had a problem at home he got right back to me in no time.
I am 18yrs. post op from surgery and other than heartburn and anemia which I take Vt.B12 shots monthly and take iron folic everyday, I have no problems I recently went thru a breast lift and tummytuck with muscle repair in 2005. I am a new person today self esteam is high. And I NEVER want to go back ever again. I have been on both sides of the weight scale now, and both sides require work. This surgery has changed my life for the better. Thanks so much Dr. H. Schreiber for your talents. Cathie Beatty

He made a great first impression. He was very kind and knowledgeable. I also liked that he had a good sense of humor...it eased my fears. Dr. Sonpal was interested in your aftercare and the support you had from friends and family. I am gald he is my surgeon and I feel completely comfortable going into my surgery.

Dr. Sonpal was a wonderful and caring man. He make you feel comfortable right away. His bedside manner ROCKS~~~!!! I was readmitted twice for dehydration and he set me straight. Check everything out to make sure I was ok.

I am so glad I had Dr Sonpal for my RNY. He's very personable and loves to joke around. He really knows his stuff and if I have relatives that wanted to undergo this procedure he would be the one I would want them to go with because I know he'd take good care of them! Thanks Dr Sonpal for the new outlook on life!!