Dr. Bilof or Dr. Schmidt

[Annah 3]

Please help! Has anyone had experienced either surgeons?

[Beth Pets 36]

Dr Schmidt is one of the five surgeons at Advanced Laparoscopic in Paramus. My surgeon, Dr Doug Ewing, is also with AL. I haven't had my surgery yet but the group has an excellent reputation among the doctors in the area and Dr Schmidt is the one my cardiologist and PCP recommend.

I chose Dr Ewing because he recently sleeved 3 of my clients and they loved him. He is very low key and kind. Dr Trivedi is also supposed to be really good.

I have met at least 20 of Dr Schmidt's patients in the past three months and they all have had glowing reviews. I think the whole group and their support people are very good.

[Annah 3]

Thanks beth!

[Annah 3]

So why dr ewing beth?

[papoose 48]

I had a bad experience with that group. I forgot who was going to do my surgery. This is about 6 years ago. I went to their seminar. With my insurance I had to go to them for 6 months and then have the surgery. I did everything I was supposed to do and when my 6 months was up, I never heard any more from them. I kept waiting and never heard another word from them. I also have heard other complaints that when you have the lapband there is no post treatment. So I was happy when I went to Dr. Gritsus' office I never had any problems, they always followed through. His staff is very nice. If you have a problem you can speak with him directly.

[Annah 3]

Really? Wow that's crazy! So you had to start the process all over again?