Virginia Bariatric Surgery Center Bariatric Center

Dr Fitzer is very young,and very businesslike. I had a favorable first impression of him; he did NOT sugarcoat any of the risks of WLS-he spoke to me very seriously about aspects of the surgery. His surgical record is excellent as well-I felt very confident about having the surgery. If you are looking for someone to coddle you and baby you before you have this surgery,, Dr Fitzer isn't your man-he talks tough about what the risks are and what you are expected to do to make this surgery work for you. The office staff is great, they ANSWER THE PHONE in their ofc & didnt make me feel that I was bugging them with my trivial questions. By the time I had my WLS I had my post op instructions listed week by week& I knew just what to do & eat.

My first impression what that he was very professional, and punctual. He explained things well and allowed plenty of time for questions. My nurse, Michelle, was extremely helpful.

I had my initial consultation with Dr. Fitzer today and I was very impressed with his professionalism and his ability to put a patient at ease. Based on what I've experienced so far, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. My surgery is scheduled for November 11. Woo Hoo !!rnrnHis staff is absolutely wonderful as well. : )

He answered every question we had very completely.rnWonderful structrued program in place and gave very full description of possible problems.rnrnSeemed very comfortable with his work and emphazies that you MUST comply with all the diet restrictions and eat REAL food after.rnrnI would rate his bedside manner as competent. Not nearly as personable as Dr. Graber.

* first impression was brutal honest manrn* never didrn* he was an amazing person who cared enough to not sugar coat and baby anything askedrn*during my hospital stay after surgery Dr Fitzer came to check in on me between surgery's 3 times in a day and Sarah his coworker came and checked in on me as wellrn*although Dr Fitzer is not as known as Dr Graber his college i would 100% recommend Dr Fitzer as a surgeon amazing inside and out

Dr. Fitzer is very competent. He has been willing to answer all my questions. His office staff has been very courteous and attentive. Aftercare, followup bloodwork, support group attendance are all very important. I would rate Dr. Fitzer as excellent with surgical competence and bedside manner being pretty much equal.

I really liked Dr Fitzer he was very thourough and knowledgeable. He went over everything with me and answered all the questions I had. I felt as though he was geniunly concerned for each of his patients.

Very well spoken of in our area. Very straight forward and to the point. My first impression was that he seemed very young, but he has over 600 procedures to his credit.rnOffice staff was fantastic,very friendly. Aftercare is DRAMATICALLY emphasized.

1st impression great mechanic, i had every confidenc e in himrnrnAfter the surgery, great bedside manner so i won on both counts.

Wonderful doctor! Took his time answered my questions, My impression of Dr Fitzer is A-1. Went right down the list of do and don'ts:) and looks like I will be having my surgery 2nd week in July:)