Indukumar Sonpal Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

I had a consult with Dr. Sonpal on the 15th of August. The doctor and his staff are wonderful!!

I really liked him. He was informative and to the point. He was more then willing to answer any questions I had. He joked around with me. His office staff is really nice. Overall I would say he is a very nice guy, and well educated. But I've only met him once so far...

My first impression of Dr Sonipal was that he is a very down to earth personable physician that genuinely cares about his patients. His office staff is very polite and makes you feel like an old friend. I really enjoyeed going through their "photo albums" of previous patients and their stories. He also requires you to attend a seminar before the consultation which describes the surgery and what to expect before during and after. they give you literature on support groups and how to join. I am planning on starting one in my area after my surgery because there really isn't one close so far.

Dr. Sonpal upon meeting him for the first time seemed informed and friendly. Good natured and asked questions as to why I wanted the surgery, I felt he was not 'only interested in aquiring another patient', but seemed to be interested in my reasons for wanting and needing the surgery. The office staff is helpfull, and works toward getting the answers to questions in a timely fashion. I found the doctor to be a bit of a cut-up, which I personally loved! I like people who can see the lighter side of things, I do think though when we were discussing serious matters he stepped right into a professional mode which I appreciated as well! I think although I have not yet had my surgery, that Dr. Sonpal seems knowledgeable and competent which are the most important things to me, followed closly by the bedside manner.

Dr. Sonpal was great. For such a small framed
man he sure seems to understand what obesity is
and how it effects us. He did not seem to
judge my husband and I (he also had the surgery)
as my doctors over the years had. Our own
family doctor seemed to think that "just pushing
yourself away from the table was the answer".
Unfortunatly, we just put on more weight. I
and my husband are eternitly greatful to Dr.
Sonpal for the change in our life. We are both
in our 40's. and if I have one regreat, It would
be that we did not do this sooner. Dr. Sonpal
has treated us with respect and professionalism.
He left our dignity in tact and dealt with our
problem..A million Thanks to him and his office.
Update*******I feel so great I could kiss the ground
this man walks on. I have lost 120 lbs in 8 months
and feel like a new person.

I found Dr. Sonpal to be a kind and gentle man. Although, I found my pre-op visit rather short and sweet. The staff was very friendly, helpful and very busy. I feel that future patients should have any questions wrote down before seeing the doctor so that you don't forget them because basically all he does is tell you what papers he needs to have before setting your date for surgery. I received no instructions on aftercare from Dr Sonpal other then that he wanted to see me back in 5 months. I'm sure there is a structured aftercare program its just that none was offered to me. I don't beleive Dr. Sonpal specifically addressed the risks of the surgery. Overall I beleive him to be a very busy surgeon who is competent with a very good bedside manner. This is my personal impression of my experience with Dr. Sonpal and in no way do I wish to take away from the fact that he is an extremely competent surgeon.

businesslike and professional

have only seen him once

efficient

nothing negative to say

He is there on the first day to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for this


I'm sure they do-I'm not there yet

candidly

positively

I'll let you know after.

First impression was that he is very busy and professional, but after getting to know him, I really like him. He has a great sense of humor and always made me feel good talking with him. He has an excellant staff and I feel comfortable talking with all of them. They go out of their way to help me.

I like dr sonpal he was very understanding and willng to help in anyway he could. The staff was wonderful. Everyone was there when I needed them. Dr Sonpal is the best thing that could have happend to me with out him helping get aproved for the surgery and doing the surgery I believe I would not have been around much longer. I was in so much pain. I could not even walk without a cain and now I have not used it since april. About six weeks after the surgery I strained my self and I was scared. I called Dr sonpal and he took care of me right away. It was nothing serious. I was just nerveous. I think Dr sonpal is wonderful. Dr sonpal has a wonderful bedside manner and he is very surgically competant.

Dr. Sonpal is a very open, caring doctor, honest and forward doctor who actually has a personality and a great sense of humor too!! He seems to be very particular how he does this surgery and really cares about the patients well being before and after surgery. I finally met Dr. Schreiber while I was in the hospital, very pleasant but seems to be more on the quiet side. That's ok cause he does great work.
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Bariatric surgery is the only kind of surgery that Dr. Sonpal does. All surgeries are done at St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland which is part of the University Hospital Health System (great hospital). After the surgery they send you to a room on a floor where the staff is specially trained in taking care of this type of surgery patient.
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I know that I have made the right decisions: first to have this surgery and second chosing Drs. Sonpal and Schreiber to do this surgery.
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As for their office staff Sherry, Sondra, Karen and Julie are all wonderful. None of them make you feel like you are bothering them with any questions you may have. I have told a few of them that and their response was "its our job to do that for the patients" I only have one thing to say....THEY ARE FANTABULOUS!!!!! They sure do run a very professional office, are very very helpful and really have a great system of getting people in to see the doctor. I'm glad they are ALL on our side. -----
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During my after care with Dr. Sonpal, I always feel like I want to give him a big hug. He makes me feel soooo comfortable with my decision to have this surgery and with the choice of surgeons. I would tell ANYONE to seek out Drs. Sonpal and Schreiber and have this surgery.