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Does anyone have anything good or bad to say about this facility?

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I heard through a friend that the staff didn't treat people very well. that's all. You must live close to me b/c that hospital is only like 10 miles from my house. haha! I had my done at Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital.

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Liza, I had my lap-band done at that hospital on Dec 3rd 2008 and I have to say I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the entire staff. I started working with them over a year before my surgery was finally done and the staff was so nice they submitted the request to the insurance company 3 times before we got approval but they never stopped trying. My Surgeon is Dr. Schuster (I think that is how it is spelled) but he is the greatest and seems to be a very caring person. Do you have your lap band done there?

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I cannot say enough good things about Banner Gateway Bariatric. Their entire staff is AWESOME.... I have been seeing them every few months since last March.

I "interviewed" 5 or 6 potential surgeons before deciding to go with Dr. Schuster. His support staff was a HUGE part of my decision... they are extremely attentive, and wonderful at following up.

Dr. Schuster himself is an awesome guy... very down-to-earth, straight-to-the-point, with a great sense of humor.

I definitely give their program two thumbs up!! :tongue:

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These posts are rather old. I am wanting to know about the other surgeons in the group? What were your experience. Did they seem to listen to your concerns.

Also how are the groups?

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