"Dr Jawad is kind and caring. I believe he loves what he does. I met him a total of 3 times prior to surgery, only once in an exam room, other times in group settings. He has an efficient and competent staff. I think I would have liked a little more personal attention but understand that the volume of his surgeries afford group instruction more easily. Aftercare is ongoing and pre-op instruction was intense. I would reccomend Dr Jawad to anyone needing bariatric surgery. He works with a Center of Excellence and between Dr Jawad and the complete multidisciplinary staff all education before surgery was complete, including the possible risks or side effects. And if you forget anything you were told, they give you a dvd with the entire pre-op education for your viewing pleasure! "