Surgical Institute of South Dakota Bariatric Center

Dr. Strand is a fantastic doctor. Very down to earth. Good about answering any questions. His staff is the same way. Dr. Stand is up front about the surgery and possible complications. They scheduled my surgery so he could follow up before he leaves on vacation. He cares very much about his patients. Not only do you follow up with him, but also the Bariatician, Dr. Filler. I give Dr. Stand high marks!!

First impression was young & good looking. Wasn't sure if he much experience in the surgerybut found ou that he had 250 so far that year{9/15/03}. The staff has been great, very nice & helpful. A few people have ask me who did my surgery & I have recommmended him to them. There is a lot of after care with him & a specialist who checks your blood work for the firt 2 years. You have to several diffenet meetings & get a book about the surgery & the risks. I think he is a real good doctor & knows he stuff even tho he is younger the most of the rest in thsi area. Both surgical competence & bedside manner are important.

My first impression is he is young but that does not bother me I feel like he must have had the latest instruction so should be up to date. He is head of surgery at Avera Sioux Falls and does a lot of lap procedures. He was very straight forward about the risks and answered all my questions the first time. I go back again soon I will get more impressions then.