Felix Spiegel Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

He's very knowledgable, so is his staff. I chose hm because he is one of the most experienced in the country. Dont look for him or staff to hold your hand, because his operation runs like an assemply line of sorts or rather a well oiled machine. From the initial seminar, to day of surgery, to post op treatment. I felt more like a number. You never have an appt that is designated for just you. If you have a 1 o clock appt then you will have to wait in line with about 10 others. Even on the day of surgery you are asked to arrive at 530 only to find 10 others there as well that you have to wait in line with. His surgical competence far outweighs his bedside manner. Oh, what bedside manner? ha ha ha.. He's a great surgeon who is skilled and has perfected the surgery. I woud recommend him to anyone considering the surgery, but dont look to be pacified b him or anyone on his staff. . My suggestion would be to arrive at least 20-30 minutes early for all appts and surgery. It will save you time in the long run.

My first impression of Dr. Spiegel was mediocre. He isn't what you'd call a \"people person\" and I find myself somewhat uncomfortable around him. However, he has a WONDERFUL staff who will address all questions and concerns and are even willing to give out personal phone numbers to help support their patients. Dr. Spiegel's knowledge and surgical competence are very obvious, and I went into surgery knowing I was in great hands. I've heard wonderful things about his support groups but due to their time and location I have difficulty attending. I often feel as if I'm just a number in his office and that he doesn't see humans, but dollar signs when he looks at all of us. But those are minor details, he's an excellent surgeon who has given me and so many others the tools we need to succeed.

He is very knowledgeable during a patient information meeting. He does treat his patients like a herd of cattle...in and out, but I have my husband's support and the knowledge and information from the internet so I was not offended by this method. The least time with doctors the better off I am. His office staff is unprofessional to say the least. I saw the doctor at the first meeting, but then we said hello before my surgery and I did not see him after the surgery or discharge. He does give you a booklet from Lap Band and his own booklet and he and his staff tell you to read the book over and over again. I would rate the doctor very high but only because he does so many surgeries per day (Tues and Friday). The day I went I heard the nurses say they had 16 patients for Speigal...so I know he does alot and the nurses that work with him at the hospital, note with not for him were very positive about his experiences. So, he is a great doctor but doesn't provide much personal care...even our pre-op was with a staff member, not himself. If you have support and are pretty independent, then go for it with Speigal!!!

Dr. Spiegel was the first sergeon I researched on the web. I was impressed with his testimonials and with the fact that he only performs the LapBand surgery. His staff was extremly helpful...I attended a seminar about a week after researching the website. The seminar was very informative. I knew this was what I wanted to do. I did have a (quick) consult with Dr. Spiegel the day of the seminar. He was impressed I had such a long list of questions. He had answered most of them in the course of his seminar and answered the remaining ones during the consult. He staff obtained insurance approval 2 weeks later. Now I'm on my way. The one thing I haven't liked so far is that I asked to attend one of Spiegel's support group meetings BEFORE surgery & was told I couldn't. I was able to attend a support group at the hospital...I will likely continue with their aftercare program rather than Spiegel's. I will update this info as I continue my journey. :)

• My first impression of Dr Spiegel was goodrn• Yes my impression changed over time.rn• His office staff is very unprofessional.rn• He is a fine surgeon.rn• He emphasizes aftercare very little.rn• His aftercare program is not much.rn• He addressed the risks of surgery not too well.rn• I would rate him overall as the finest surgeon in the business, but his bedside manner sucks.rn• His surgical competencern

I attended a free seminar with Dr. Spiegel a few days ago and am very impressed so far. He is very knowledgable and is staff seem friendly and helpful.

A fine experience overall. While the procedure itself was quick and painless the followup visits to his office in Houston are never any fun. They schedule 500 people all to show up at the same time so its a cattlecall. Always taking longer than it should.

rnI had done quite a bit of research before going to Dr. Spiegel's seminar. I was very impressed with his expertise, especially regarding port placement. I feel Dr. Spiegel addressed every issue I wanted him to address and answered every question I needed answered. He did address every risk at his seminar and gave so much helpful information that I was convinced when I left the office that he was the surgeon for me. I had read on the message board that he was not a doctor for \"warm fuzzies,\" but my decision for a top surgeon was more important to me. I have been happy with Dr. Spiegel and his care. The girls in his office are very nice and helpful; however very busy and I feel his business would benefit from more staff and a better follow-up plan. He does stress the importance of a support group and offers those in his office as well. Overall, I have been very pleased with my decision of chosing Dr. Felix Spiegel.

I chose Dr. Spiegel because of his number of surgeries he has performed....over 5,000. I felt that when I met him he seemed so comfortable and knowledgeable about the lap band surgery that he was the one to go with. The only thing I haven't liked so far is the office environment. It's pretty chaotic...lots of patients that they are trying to get thru.

Dr. Spiegel has been awesome! Not only did he do a great job with my LapBand, but he patiently and compassionately took my late night anxiety calls concerning a complication to the antibiotics or anesthesia! Since I have seen him a few times now for follow-up, I have found him to be a genuinely nice person with a somewhat dry sense of humor. The post-op care was clearly detailed in writing with clear dietary guidlines for several weeks. I knew I was in good hands with Dr. Spiegel as I was referred to him by another one of my doctors who had him do the same procedure! A bit of constructive criticism is for the office staff in Houston. A more professional, medical office dress code would give more sense of confidence. On a positive note, the office staff has always been polite, pleasant, and respectful.