Timothy Christopher Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

I THINK DR.TIM CHRISTOPHER IS ONE OF THE BEST SURGEON'S IN ALABAMA. MY 1ST IMPRESSION WAS HE SURE IS `YOUNG'. BECAUSE OF MY AGE HE DID NOT WANT TO DO MY SURGERY. BUT AFTER TIME AND HEART CHECK-UP HE CAME AROUND. HIS OFFICE STAFF I BELIVE IS THE BEST I HAVE DELT WITH. THERE IS NO LEAST TO LIKE. FUTURE PATIENTS SHOULD KNOW HE IS VERY GOOD WITH AT WHAT HE DOES...BEDSIDE/AND OFC. HE IS VERY UP ON AFTERCARE/AND BRINGS OUT HOW IMPORTANT IT IS. ONLY NEG. AS FAR AS I KNOW THERE IS NO AFTERCARE PROGRAM. HE GOES INTO DETAIL WITH RISK OF THIS SURGERY. I RATE HIM 100%. I THINK BOTH ARE VERY GOOD.
HERB SMITH

Dr. Christopher was very nice, he spent alot of time going over the specifics of the surgery with me. He also discussed the risks of surgery as well as the complications that may arise and how he would deal with them if I had complications. His office staff was very nice and helpful.

The 1st time I meet him he was nice and took the time to explain everything to me and he answered all my questions.Unfortunatly I had aetna ins and could not get approved.My husbands company swithched to bc/bs. I went back to see him and had it aproved in no time.

Dr. Christopher is a wonderful surgeon who cares for his patients, I would recommend him to anyone who wants to have the surgery, he's young but he knows his stuff.

I just met him yesterday. I and my husband were very impressed. He took over an hour to explain the procedure, answer all our questions and have a quick exam. He was warm and friendly and I felt very comfortable.

The two staff members I talked with were friendly and seemed efficient.

He looks young, but was very careful to make sure my husband and I knew the risks of surgery, and pointed out possible outcomes of having the surgery versus not having the surgery.

We discussed the aftercare program but it did not sound as though he prefers a structured program. He emphasized that I would have to come in every three months the first year and once a year after that. He seemed to feel that it would be up to me when I could move from liquid to soft to regular foods.

12/24/04

Dr. Christopher really impressed me this week. He came in to see me for just a minute before surgery, talked with my family and then came back later that evening to talk with me. Then Tuesday he was performing surgeries at the other hospital and had Dr. Gardner see me. However, Tuesday, after he finished at the other hospital, he came back by to see me. That is a dedicated surgeon. He's very nice and I felt very comfortable with him. His bedside manner was better than I had expected and my comfort was important to him. He may not be 100% perfect, but I believe he is very nice and very good at what he does.

I'd rather have a good surgeon than a good bedside manner, although both are appreciated. He appears to have both.

MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF DR. TIMOTHY CHRISTOPHER WAS , HE LOOKS KINDOF YOUNG.BUT HE IS A VERY TALENTED AND PROFESSIONAL SURGEON. I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE. MY HUSBAND IS THINKING ABOUT GETTING THE SURGERY AND WANTS HIM TO DO IT. HE WAS VERY THOROUGH ABOUT THE SURGERY, THE RISKS AND THE THINGS TO EXPECT AFTERWARDS. IN FACT, I HAVE SEVERAL CO WORKERS WHO HAVE USED SURGEONS FROM THIS GROUP AND THEY ALL ARE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I MET DR. STAHL THE DAY AFTER MY SURGERY, HE CAME IN TO CHECK ON ME BECAUSE MY DR WAS AT ANOTHER LOCATION AND HE WAS WONDERFUL ALSO. ON A SCALE OF 1-10 I GIVE DR. TIMOTHY CHRISTOPHER A 10!!!!!

He looked so young and cute- but was very professional- I never questioned his ability.

The office staff was pleasant, but not necessarily friendly. I didn't have time to "bond" with any of them, but they were all very nice. I was really impressed with the office furniture. It was geared toward bigger people without being obvious about it. It had chairs with arms, chairs without, oversized chairs and benches.

There was absolutely NOTHING to dislike about him, his staff, or the office.

Aftercare was mentioned only in passing during the initial consult.

He addressed the risks very seriously, but comforting. He gave the odds with all of them, and related each one to what he has experienced and what the entire group has experienced. Very encouraging while making sure you DID know the risks.

Overall- Excellent.

Dr Christopher and his PA were awesome! They spent plenty of time with me explaining everything. No stone was left unturned. I would certainly recommend him to anyone. So far he gets an A+ from me.

Dr Christopher and his staff were exellent. His assistant explained everything and was real friendly and answered all my questions. Dr. Christopher was just as nice and spent time explaining everything and was not in a hurry like some Dr's.

My impression of Dr.Christopher and his staff was a great one..they were all very nice and imformative about the whole surgery. He and the staff seem like very warm and caring people...He seem to be a laid back kind of person and took time with me and my husband...Ask us if we had any question and to feel free to call the office if we had any...I was very well pleased with him..