Don Selzer Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

I was very pleased with my care from both Dr. Selzer and Clarian Bariatrics. I heard all the horror stories before I went to the seminar, after sitting through the talks I knew immediately that I wanted Dr Selzer for my doctor. I had a bit of a longer wait for him, but it was totally worth it. Yes, I did have to go through the 6 months of supervised weight loss, a requirement of my insurance, not my doctor, but I am thankful for that as well. I am now 7 months post Ruex-N-Y surgery. I have lost 105 pounds and have not had any complicataions (That I did not bring on myself from overeating, or eating too fast, etc.). Thank you Dr. Selzer, I believe you saved my life....I no longer require diabetes, reflux, meds, I can sleep without my sleep apnea machine, My arthritis has improved greatly! I can move and exercise and do multiple things that this time last year I would never have attempted....Thank you Dr. Selzer and Clarian Bariatrics!

I was going to have Dr. Selzer perform my surgery but I only met him once and has since gone through a whole lot of mess to try to get my surgery. I did all of the requirements before even going to the seminar. Clarian Bariatrics makes you lose weight even before the surgery. Heck if I could lose would I even want the surgery? I had to change to another surgeon who is better and does not hinder you by making the process long to the point you want to give up. Maybe if the Dr. Selzer would return calls to reassure patients then everything would be fine, or maybe even his nurse.

My first meeting consultation with Dr. Selzer was a great experience. I am also in the medical field and he showed me respect and answered all my questions. I wanted to have the gastric sleeve surgery, but my insurance company would not approve. Dr Selzer called my insurance company and within two days had the RNY procedure approved. He took the time during our consult to answer questions and so far I am very impressed with him. He also is from Wisconsin (my home state) so I am thinking he is GREAT. He has an excellent medical background.

I was very impressed and pleased with the care that I received from Dr. Selzer. I did not have gastric bypass but he was my surgeon for a Nissen Fundoplication in March of this year. He answered all of my questions and was never hurried during my consultation. He gave me his business card and told me that if I had any questions to just call the office. I had several questions and/or paperwork that needed to be completed between my consult and surgery and never had any problems. While in the hospital he actually came to see me answered all post-op questions I had and did my discharge. I have since been in contact with his office for some discomfort I am having post-op and I was seen right away. I think he is an excellent doctor and surgeon and would recommend him to anyone.

'I did not have a good experience with Dr. Donald Selzer of IU Hospital

'Dr. Seltzer is a very nice man who is obviously very knowledgable about this procedure. I am actually very impressed with the whole program thus far. The no nonsense approach to information as to the pre and post operative expectations was informative and I left the initial consultation assured as to the competence and level of care and my ability to stay with the program. Dr. Seltzer spent enough time with me to cover the questions I had and was straight forward with me as to what I needed to do with both himself and all of the physicians associated with my care. I did note that he was rather young as surgeons go. After talking to him about the number of these surguries he had done I checked on his residency and fellowship experiences. In the long run though I finally depended upon the word of Su from the clinic. She assurd me that there was a reason for him being assigned "To the big guys". I came to IU Surgical based upon the experience and reputation of the director of the program. I had heard great things about Dr. Gomez and he came HIGHLY reccomended by both my Pulminologist and Primary Care Physician. This was in addition to the comments made about him on here. So it came as a surprise when I was assigned to Dr. Selzer. I finally figured that if a surgeon of Dr. Gomez's reputation and stature trusted his reputation to this "young surgeon" I could ultimately trust my life to him as well. Looking back now Post-op I could not have had a better surgeon. I was a litte off guard in the hospital with his "in and out" demeanor. I am not refering to his operating style but rather to his bedside manner... It worked very well for me as I didn't have a lot of questions anyway after having researched this for over a year in depth. He would come in

I liked Dr. Selzer right from the start.
His staff was exelent before and after surgery.

I was only his 2nd true patient. He had transfered from New York where he did his residency and then worked with Dr. Gomez. I was very pleased. He was very informative and kind. very skilled surgion.I think that his office staff is very kind but i would like to see more after patient care.

Dr Selzer was a very man. He took the time and explained everything to do with the surgery. He answered all my concerns and was more than willing to answer my questions about his profesisonal credentials. He is a member of the ASBS.. He was very thorough in explainging all risks and the precentage of those risks happening. He has a very good aftercare program as he is affiliated with Indiana University Surgical Weight Management Center. He gets my vote as a competent surgeon and he has very pleasant doctor/patient manners. He was willing to give me all the time and info I needed to understand and be knowledgeable about the surgery and risks involved. I would recommend him to anyone considering bariatric surgery.. I give him "100%" in both bedside manners and competency. I can't honestly think of any thing negative to say about Dr Selzer.