Question:
How long will it take to get a consultation w/dr. champion?

i am just starting the process to get a consultaion w/dr. champion in marietta (i'm getting medical records, etc) how long should i expect it to take to get in for consultation, much less for surgery?    — peppermintp (posted on April 14, 2001)

April 14, 2001
I called at the first of January i had my first consult April 5. He said after insurance approved he would schedule surgery in about a month. more question? [email protected]
   — blank first name B.

April 14, 2001
My daughter and I received a consultation appointment within 2 weeks of our initial call to the office; my husband's first appointment was within one month. It may take 3-6 weeks following the consultation appointment to receive approval from insurance providers. My husband and I received insurance approval within 3 weeks and were able to get a surgery date one month later; my daughter was self-pay and was offered a surgery date 2 weeks after her consultation appointment. Keep in mind that the vast majority of his out-of-state patients forego the consultation appointment and see him in the office for the first time on the day before surgery. Not everyone has a comfort level with this process, but it is an option. You can call the office and request an admission packet...it contains comprehensive information regarding lap RNY and VBG surgery, as well as information forms to be completed and mailed back to the office. The letter of medical necessity is drawn up based on the information provided. Eliminating the consultation appointment would shorten the waiting period somewhat. Appointment availability will also vary depending on his schedule of speaking/teaching engagements, since he is internationally recognized for his expertise in the field of laparascopic bariatric surgery. If I can help you with any additional information, please feel free to write me at [email protected]. Good luck...he's worth ANY waiting period! :-)
   — Diana T.