Question:
LOOKING FOR A DOCTOR STILL WITH UNITED HEALTH CARE

LOOKING FOR DOCTOR IN SOUTH FLORIDA THAT IS STILL WITH UNITED HEALTH CARE. HE ALSO MUST DO LAP-RNY. I WAS GOING TO GO WITH EITHER DR ENGLISH OR DR MAREMA, BUT I HAVE SEEN COMMENTS THAT THEY ARE NO LONGER WITH UNITED.    — BEVERLY T. (posted on February 11, 2003)

February 11, 2003
Hi Beverly. I see Dr Rosenthal out of the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, FL. He's a fantastic surgeon and has a wonderful bedside manner. Here's some info on him there for you to check on things. According to the listing of Dr Rosenthal on this site, he does take United, but call and be sure. <p> Here is his listing here on this site:<br> http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/mdcomments.php?N=965692191 <p> Here is their site on their obesity program:<br> http://www.clevelandclinic.org/florida/depts/wib/default.htm <p> And you can call them toll-free for more information or to make an appointment:<br> 1-877-463-2010. Good luck to you!
   — thumpiez

February 13, 2003
I had surgery with Dr. Perez (one of Dr. Marema's associates) on 12-10-02. Dr. Perez accepts United Healthcare. I have United Heathcare PPO+ and my copay for the surgeon was only $500. Including the program fee required by US Bariatrics, the psychological evaluation, and the hospital copay/fees, I paid less than $2000 out of pocket. Dr. Perez performed my surgery Laproscopicly & he did a great job! Just incase you want to know, my starting stats were: 207 lbs, 5'2", 28 yrs old. As of today, 2-13-03, my stats are: 164 lbs, still 5'2" and still 28 yrs old. Good luck!
   — KAT *.