Colorado Springs Surgical Associates Bariatric Center

Dr. Fisher was very detailed in his explaination and very personable. He explained what my risks could be and what I had to do after the surgery.

I had no complications from the surgery and he made my scars very very small :) He gave me the encouragement I needed in the hospital to get out of bed and walk around the hospital.

His staff has been very helpful as well. When they switched computer systems one of my followups got lost...I flew in for my appt and called them and they (and Dr. Fisher) squeezed me in.

Overall you couldn't ask for a better doctor or better staff. I've recommended him to family member who's considering the surgery as well.

Dr. Fedorak was very nice and explained everingthing fully. He was very caring with me. He was willing to lesson to me when I had a question or response to his questions.

very good.

My original visit with one of Dr. O'rourke's associates Colorado Springs, was not what I expected. I felt a little hurried, Dr. Fisher was informative and tried to answer my questions to the max. I don't know if I felt that way because I was so nervous to begin with. My surgery will be performed by Dr. Fisher. I don't have an exact date yet because I am currently doing all of the screening exams. Barb, the very nice nurse, thinks that we are looking at the 2nd week in February. I can't wait!!!!!

My first impression of Dr Fedorak was that he was very caring and explained everything that i should know. He staff was very helpful and explained all the processes of getting approved. I believe that anyone thinking about WLS should research the surgery, and then when u see the Doctor ask as many questions as possible. This way you will feel much better about the doctor and have the confidence he is the one to start you on your journey. Every question I had for the doctor was answered very professionally.

My surgeon is dr. fedorak and he was real pleasent to meet. He answered all my questions and was very helpfull.

His staff was top notch.

He has good before and after surgery plans.


I only have seen him once. I really don't have anything bad to say. If I do I will write it down.

I was pretty apprehensive going to meet Dr. Fedorak for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised! His calm and attentive demeanor immediately put me at ease. He was very thorough about what to expect from the surgery and what to expect afterwards. The office staff was helpful after they found out that the insurance covered this surgery. They wouldn't set an appointment until that though. I had to pay $517 up front for the intake process, since the insurance won't cover that. (bummer!) I didn't have any negative impressions about Dr. Fedorak. Future patients should write down any questions they have beforehand - I got into the exam room and completely went blank when he asked if there were any questions. The aftercare was emphasized as integral to the success of the surgery. The aftercare is provided by a department of the Penrose Wellness Center. He went over the risks associated with the surgery, but calmed my fears by telling me the percentages of problems that were associated with his practice. I would rate Dr. Fedorak very highly; he was very professional and thorough. His intake nurse (Barb) was very knowledgable in guiding me through the maze getting approval from the insurance company.

My first impression of Dr. Fisher was that he was extremely knowledgeable and confident in what he does. He explained thoroughly the procedure and any complications that could arise. He answered any questions that I had, and didn't rush me at all. He just projects a comforting manner that put me more at ease with the entire thing. When he came to see me at the hospital, my mother commented that he seemed like a very caring dr. I would recommend him to anyone!
The office staff overall are ok, just not overly friendly. I did expect more help with my insurance company, but once Barb sends in the ppwk, it was all up to me.
The aftercare program is great, with a year's worth of nutritionist visits included.

My first impression of him was that he seemed young. (He's 36). He took a lengthy time explaining the procedure and complications with me, and initially I decided that the surgery wasn't right for me. That was not a problem for him or his staff. It wasn't until a year later that I decided to do it.

My impression over time has remained positive. I must say that all of the hospital support staff that I have run into all think Dr. Fisher's the greatest! They all comment on how good he is both in doing the surgery and in just his overall niceness.

His office staff are professional, busy, and seem to go all out for you, especially after you have the surgery approved and ready to go. I'm sure they have a number of patients in various stages of readiness and juggling them all can be a chore. This office handles many surgeons and many different types of surgeries, and although Dr. Fisher does other surgeries, the majority of his work is gastric bypass. The office on average does around four per week I think they told me.

The only thing I didn't like about Dr. Fisher is that he occasionally speaks really fast and can mumble through some answers. Other that that he's great.

This office emphasizes aftercare a lot. You follow up with Dr. Fisher, as well as a dietician numerous times. In fact, you have to pay up front for the dietician/psychiatric evaluation, which then includes dietician visits afterward.

I would rate Dr. Fisher as a great surgeon, I would say his surgical competence outweighs his bedside manner, but he's still a reassuring, great doctor.

he is a very knowledgable medical doctor was patience and kind with everything he said.

my impression has not changed.

office staff is nice very busy and i believe overhelmed at this time with the over all response of people wanting to have this done.

nothing that i have not liked yet.

just ask don't think you ever asking too many questions. he will answer what you think are the silliest questions.

It is the only way you will be successful.
change and exercise. it's that simple.

yes, great follow up to help you best succeed.

there are always risks.

out of 10 a 8, did hear he is one of the most respected GBP surgeons in the region.

both are great, but i would like someone that is well practiced and few fatalities.