"I work in a Denver hospital and first met Dr. Metz when he was in checking on another patient of his. When he was finished making notes in the other patient's chart I started a casual, inquisitive conversation with him and he was very willing to talk to me. We didn't have long to chat, so he left me his contact information.
When I called the next day it was actually Dr. Metz that answered the phone. This impressed me because most surgeons would let the phone go to voicemail if their office staff couldn't get to it; "We all help each other around here," was his comment.
My first appointment was two days after that phone call and on that day I met with Dr. Metz, Allyson (his Nurse Practitioner), Lindsey (his Dietitian), Justin (his consulting Psychologist) and Jo (his Office Coordinator). Aimee has since taken over the psycho-social position on the staff. All of the staff ... every time ... has been super-easy to work with.
So far as bedside manner, he's one of the best you could hope for. He starts with observing and listening instead of theorizing and lecturing. He doesn't "sugar-coat" anything, but he's very thorough and will not leave a subject until he's sure that you understand what's going on.
I'm not very far into aftercare, but it is very structured and I know that the answer to any question that I have is only a phone call away.
In conclusion I most highly recommend Dr. Metz & his staff for anyone who is considering bariatric surgery of any kind, even if you have to make a significant drive to get to them.
Troy Roberts,
RNY - 12/20/2010"
