John Spore Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

I have know Dr. Spore for years as a nurse at the hospital. I have always felt he was a very caring and compassionate physician and surgeon. He is very attentive to his patients needs and always willing to listen to your concerns and does his best to aleviate them. He is very straight forward about the gastric by-pass surgery both the benefits and possible complications where explained to me to my satisfaction. He has a nurse heading up his bariatrics clinic named Jeannie who is always willing to listen to your concerns and provide good resources for information.

I was very nervous to discuss my weight issues with Dr. Spore, however, he made it comfortable to discuss. He was sensitive to my needs, but in the same time he was up front about the risks involved with the surgery. The staff at Ozark Surgical Group is great! The staff is friendly and they care about the patients. Dr. Spore does like his patient to be truly commit to the program and to think long and hard rather this is what the patient wants. Dr. Spore discusses the program thoroughly and the life long cares that are needed to maintain our weight loss. This means vitamins, exercise, and eating appropriately. Dr. Spore would like the patient to follow the program as design to meet our goals. That’s why the patient needs commit to the program in order to be satisfied with the outcome. It is a good feeling to know that your surgeon is dedicated to work with you before and after the surgery. I'm impressed how the program is laid out and amazed with the commitment from him, his staff, and the hospital staff. What a team! I have all the confidence in Dr. Spore for the surgery. I know he will do his best and I’m ready to do my best too.

I had my surgery on December 3rd with no complications and doing well.