Helmut Schreiber Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

I liked dr. schreiber, and feel he is someone to trust.His staff was very frendly and answered every Question that i asked. If my insurance will cover it i will have them do this procedure to me.

I had my first meeting with Dr. Schriber in January, I Felt that he was very honest, very professional on my first meeting..I Am hoping to have the surgery as soon as I can get approval..

My initial impression of Dr. Schreiber was neither over or underwhelming. He is a physically "slighter" man than I had envisioned and did come across as mostly "business". He seemed impressed by my research and was somewhat amused at the sheet I'd printed out with the "reasons I believe I'm overweight" (one of the questions on the patient profile he'd sent me). His office staff seemed friendly and very knowledgeable. I liked Karen Schmidt, his RN, very much and appreciate the way that they have attempted to round out their bariatric care with support groups, clothing exchanges etc... I also like the fact that both Dr. Schreiber and Dr. Sonpal work on all procedures together. The office itself was a bit "stark" and I didn't like all the artificial lighting. (none of the windows were opened to light) Overall, I feel pretty confident that Dr. Schreiber and his staff know what they are doing and that I should get good care with them.

I agree with others that he is a no-nonsense surgeon. He is VERY good at what he does and I really liked his "version" of the whole procedure,as all surgeons are different.I would highly recommend him to anyone!

Dr. Screiber is a very serious natured man. He made me feel right in my decision to go with him as a surgeon. He assured me that everything would be fine and that morbid obesity is very serious and needs to be addressed seriously. I was impressed with his overall attitude and professionalism.
My impression of him only grew stronger. He saved my life.
His office staff is the best. They were extrememly helpful and patient and I called there many times. Sondra is awesome.
There wasn't anything I didn't like about him. He is a great doctor.
People should know that he takes his job very seriously and will do the best he can for you.
He is very concerned with post-op care. I have visited his office many times since surgery and I live 2 hours away.
He has a very structured aftercare program that he gives you a packet of information on. His staff guides you all the way through post-op care as well.
He gave me information to read on the risks of this type of surgery. He explained each and every one of them to me. He wanted me to be aware that it was a major surgery not to be taken lightly.
I rate Dr. Schreiber as the best...a lifesaver.
Surgical competence is way more important to me than bedside manner, but Dr. Schreiber is great at both. I feel the hospital staff is more responsible for bedside manner.

My first impression of Dr. Schreiber was "why, he's a doctor". You can't get to know someone in an hour. He was very thorough, making me think about what journey I was about to embark on and answered my many questions. Dr. Schreiber told me in no uncertain terms that risks were involved (including death, as in any major surgery), and explained them. He seems to be a very up-front kinda guy and really wants you to understand what you're going to go through. (By the way, Dr. Schreiber does have a personality - contrary to others opinions.)

I feel he knows what he's doing and must be doing it right 'cause he's been at it for a long time.

The office staff has been very supportive and they make you feel comfortable. They try to answer all questions you may have.

I would recommend Dr. Schreiber to anyone considering this surgery.

He made me feel like a human, and not a whale
on two feet. He gave the motivation I needed even though my family was afraid for me to have the surgery. But now that they have seen the results they can't stop with the compliments. I went from 382lbs to 225 in 18 months, and I'm still losing. I feel so much better in a size 18 than I ever did in the tents I wore that was a size 56 !!!
The Staff was very supporting and incouraging, and they even called to check on me after the surgery. My Doctors were Dr. Schreiber and Dr. Sonpal At the Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery Located at St. Vincent Charity Hospital. 216-592-2801
They really took a lot of care with me because I was a high risk patient due to the fact that I've had several blood clots in my legs which in turn went into my lungs 3 times. So seeing that I take a blood thinner I was a real risk. But they handled me like I was a piece of fine china. They made me feel really special.

I HAVE SWITCHED FROM BTC IN COLUMBUS TO DR SCHREIBER IN CLEVELAND. I AM GOING THERE BECAUSE IT IS CLOSER AND SINCE I AM NOW SELF-PAYING IT WAS ALSO LESS COSTLY.MY HUSBAND AND I BOTH THOUGHT DR SCHREIBER WAS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE.HE IS ALL BUSINESS BUT WE BOTH FELT VERY COMFORTABLE WITH HIM.THE OFFICE STAFF WAS GREAT.THE AFTERCARE IS MUCH BETTER THAN COLUMBUS. THEY HAVE MONTHLY MEETINGS AS WELL AS SATELLITE MEETINGS IN OTHER AREAS.I HAD DONE A LOT OF HOMEWORK ABOUT THIS SURGERY AND ASKED A LOT OF QUESTIONS...WHICH HE ANSWERED TO MY SATISFACTION.I GET THE IMPRESSION HE IS ONE OF THE TOP BARIATRIC SURGEONS IN THE AREA. HE HAS BEEN DOING BYPASS SURGERY SINCE 1979 AND THE RNY ALMOST SINCE IT'S COINCEPTION.

Dr. Schrieber is a great doctor. He and the staff helped me through the process with the insurance company, as well as everything that I had to do before the surgery. The doctor and the staff have also been great since the surgery! The staff really encourages you every time you go in to see them, and the aftercare program is great.Only trouble I have, so far, is calling them since the move to the new office, Seems I can't get through, so I just call the hospital's main number, 216-861-6200, and ask for the bariatric surgery office.

P.S.
Special kudoos to Sondra and Karen. Thanks, ladies! Paul

I FEEL THAT DR SCHREIBER IS A NO
NONSENSE KIND OF GUY. HOWEVER
I TRUST HIM COMPLETELY AND FEEL THAT I AM IN GOOD HANDS WITH HIM AND HIS STAFF. THEY WERE ALL WONDERFUL DURING MY PRE ADMISSION TESTING. I WAS ALSO IMPRESSED BECAUSE DR SCHREIBER HAD EMAILED ME TWICE ABOUT MY SURGERY. I WILL LET YOU KNOW MORE AFTER MY SURGERY ON AUGUST 16TH.

8-26-99 - my surgery is now over. I would never ever go to anyone other than Dr. Schreiber. His expertise and confidence is
very comforting. The entire staff involved was wonderful and all is going very very well. I would recommend Dr. Schreiber and Right Weigh to anyone !!!! I would definately give them an A+ rating.

10-19-99 - I am now down 50 lbs. I will never find the words to thanks Dr. Schreiber, Karen, and Julie. They are trully gifts from GOD.