"I originally heard of Dr. Hallowell through a friend of my sister's who had surgery with him. When I met him, I was extremely pleased. He definitely listens to what you have to say and he also definitely knows what he's talking about when it comes to bariatric surgery. He's very sweet and funny, and makes you feel as comfortable as can be. He is the assistant professor of surgery at University Hospital in Cleveland, OH. I'd recommend him to anyone looking to have the surgery done. He's thorough and explains every risk and benefit there is. I feel very lucky to have had such a great experience with him. "