Question:
I need to find a doctor with a low self-pay price
It's been a while since I've posted. Last time I was here I was attemping for the third time to get insurance approval, and failed. I proceeded to drop out of college and get a job in order to try to finance it myself. Things have come and went, and it's been hard to save with me needing a new(er) vehicle and all, so I'm stuck with just my paychecks, and a couple of credit cards, instead of the several thousands of dollars I need for the surgery. I have been talking with a Dr. who contacted me through this site, and he has talked to a loan company who may give me as much as $10,000.00 for surgery. Even if I get the full amount (I have a young credit history so maybe not) that still leaves me $9,000.00 short of the amount I need. While I can raise some money personally by selling my vehicle and a couple of personal items (Nolan Ryan autographed baseball should bring in 100 etc), I still would find myself at least 4 thousand short. My question is if anyone knows of any other doctor's I can get in contact with that would have a lesser cash price than $19,000.00. Surely the loan company would still finance it for another dr. (hopefully), and I wouldn't have to come up with as much, and would stand a much better chance at the surgery. Please only list dr's on the east coast, as I can't travel cross country. West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Souther Carolina, Tennessee, New York, Maryland, Washington DC, Pennsylvania would be ideal places, but for a good enough price I'd be willing to expand further. As always any help would be greatly appreciated, because I'm not sure where to start on the topic or where to go. Joshua — joshbowski (posted on December 18, 2001)
December 18, 2001
HI, I am researching doctors currantly and saw that Dr. Callery in southern
CA charges about $13,000 for the entire surgery (I believe it includes
everything). I haven't talked with his office as of yet, but if you read
all of his patients comments in the surgeon section you'll see that they
have great things to say. I saw on your profile that you are located on the
other coast so you would have to travel. (I believe Dr. Callery is located
in Poway CA)
— M. S.
December 18, 2001
Try the appendix of Michelle Boasten's book, WeightLoss Surgery:
Understanding and Overcoming Morbid Obesity- Life Before, During and After
Surgery. I would just give you the info. but I just mailed my copy back to
its owner. Good luck!
— Carolynn J.
December 18, 2001
Me again,
I missed the part where you said you can't travel across country. Sorry. I
have been reading all the info on the doctors in my area that their
patients wrote. You can find a lot of info that way. And if you see another
self pay e-mail them and ask how much it cost. I think most people are
helpful and will tell you. Good luck on your search!
— M. S.
December 18, 2001
Dr. Capella charges $15,000 for everything. He's in Northern NJ his website
is DrCapella.com that will give you his all his contact details.
— Terry F.
December 18, 2001
My surgeon, Dr. Barry Haicken in Largo/Clearwater, FL has for insurance
costs to be 20,000 flat. The self-pays that I've heard of have had to pay
appx 15,000. Good Luck.
— Kristin R.
December 18, 2001
In my opinion... this is not a procedure where you want to shop for the
lowest price. Get a bargain on a sweater, not a surgeon. How about finding
a job with insurance. Just a thought.
— [Anonymous]
December 18, 2001
Have you tried to get another insurance company?
— [Anonymous]
December 18, 2001
Remember, with most surgeries you pay for the doctor and hospitalizaton
seperately. Perhaps you couldpay for the dr. upfront and have a payment
plan for the remainder? (mine uphere in Bufflo charges about $5500 upfront
for the surgery and aftercare...then the hospital/anesthesiologist is
seperate.
— Dana R.
April 21, 2003
My Daughter had surgery in mexico 6900 total Great Dr. I would like to help
you. I know that surgery is high here but in mexico it is
[email protected]
— Theresa L.
August 6, 2003
Dr aguirre in mexico is a great dr. he wants to help people that are
self-pay. I am scheduled for surgery in September with him. If you would
like more info, email me at [email protected]
— tigger15022
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