Question:
Who does the laparoscopic RNY that is an in-network or preferred provider?
— Laura A. (posted on August 7, 2000)
August 7, 2000
Hi Laura. Dr. Herron is performing my surgery in Manhattan on Aug. 21,
2000. He belongs to Surgical Associates of Mount Sinai. I have Aetna HMO
and was approved in less than 24 hours! I hope that this information helps
you!
— Jeannet
August 7, 2000
Dr. J. Ken Champion of Atlanta, GA, is an internationally known
thoracic/vascular surgeon who specializes in lap RNY. His web site is
www.drchampion.com. Patients travel to him from all over the US. You
might contact his office re: your insurance carrier. Good luck!
— Diana T.
August 8, 2000
Laura...try looking aat major medical schools near you. The surgeons who
do RNY/ LAP RNY are generally in-network providers. I went to the Medical
College of Virgina and had surgery with Dr. Eric DeMaria. He trains lap
surgeons across the country. Perhaps contacting his office in Richmond, VA
can help you locate someone REPUTABLE in your neck of the woods....one word
of caution....it seems like everyone is trying to get their feet wet with
doing the procedures laparoscopically now. Check the background of whoever
you do choose to make sure that they are experienced with doing the
procedure as LAP. As with any surgery there are risks, but you don't want
to take any unneccessarily because the surgeon isn't as experienced with
the equipment! Good luck, and if I can help you, please feeel free to
email me.
— Sharon F.
August 11, 2000
Dr. Wetter in Burlingame, CA. Look at my profile for more information.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=Babcock965618663
— Gigi B.
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