Question:
Could someone give me a list of surgeons who do lap WLS in Massachusetts
I have an appt with Dr. Thayer at NWH on 7/3 but I have been told he does not perform lap WLS. I am going to keep the appt since I have been waiting since February but I think due to my work situation I would prefer the lap procedure to the open. — Sandra D. (posted on May 21, 2002)
May 20, 2002
This list comes from Tanya Royer's profile:
http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze2c2m2/wls/wls_doctors.htm
It may be outdated, but should give you a pretty good list. My dr was dr.
Ameri in Stoneham, and I liked him very much. Another idea is to click on
the "Find Peers" link, then click on MA. Look at the right
column to see who had lap surgery, then check their profile to see who
their doc was. Good luck and email anytime.
— GGinMA
May 20, 2002
Update: after looking at my doc's listing on Tanya's webpage, the
information isn't entirely correct. He operates out of many hospitals,
since he is a general surgeon. As far as I know though, he only does lap
rny at two of them: Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge and Winchester
Hospital. This is because they're the only hospitals set up w/the special
equipment required for lap surgery.
— GGinMA
May 21, 2002
OK, I'm sure you're sick of me by now, but one more thing. If I had it to
do over again, I would go w/Dr Kelly in Worcester. This is because while I
liked my dr, his office staff lied to me. They told me I couldn't get a
date even at the same time in Winchester Hospital as opposed to where mine
was scheduled, Mt Auburn, but I found out that they did lap rny's at
Winchester a full 2 weeks before my surgery. Also, I waited over a month
after insurance approval to get a surgery date, and it was 5 months away.
Someone else got theirs done in Winchester a day before mine, and they went
for their consult a full 3 months after me. My insurance was approved in
just 2 days, so that wasn't the issue either. Just thought you should know
the facts.
— GGinMA
May 21, 2002
I noticed that you are in Attleboro. I just had my surgery with Dr. Dieter
Pohl in Johnston, RI. He performs his surgery at Roger William Medical
Center in Providence which is probably 30 minutes from you..tops. Probably
closer that Newton Wellesly where Dr. Thayer is located. I too wanted to
be a part of Dr. Thayers huge cult following, but I truly wanted it done
LAP. After I did some research I decided to meet with Dr. Pohl and he is
fabulous. As a matter of fact, you can read my profile for more
information. Not to mention, I think he is somewhere around a 3 month turn
around from consult to surgery. Hope that helps.
— pam29922
May 21, 2002
I am a patient of Newton Wellseley.....and a patient of Dr. Thayers partner
Dr Gazmuri. I had my surgery on Nov.8th 2001 and I am down 115 pounds. I
know of 2 people that have had the same surgery down as a Lap procedure and
they have not had the luck that I have experienced with my open procedure.
They are constantly sick and in the doctor's office. It is my opinion that
a surgery as cumbersome as Gastric Bypass... I would not want done through
4 tiny holes..... its just such a delicate procedure and the scar is really
not that bad! Your in great hands with Dr Thayer and the gang at Newton
Wellseley
— Antonia D.
May 21, 2002
First off, what is your work situation? I had the open RNY and I was back
to work in 2 weeks from the surgery date. I work in an office. What kind
of work do you do that you are worried about the open?
— Peggy D.
May 21, 2002
Dr. Lautz @ Beth Israel Hospital does Lap Procedures, but only on certain
patients. He will not do a Lap on anyone with a bmi over 45, regardles of
how much you weigh. I had my first consult with him last week and I am
still waiting for his office to call me back though. Good luck, and if you
have any questions, feel free to email me!
— JM B.
May 22, 2002
Drs. Shikora and Tarnoff both do LAP procedures at New England Medical
Center in Boston. Mine was performed 1/14/02. They have a wonderful
pre-op and post-op program, including small, individualized groups. It is
NOT the place to go if you're looking to breeze into surgery without proper
pre-op work-ups.
— Esse
May 22, 2002
My lap RNY was on April 26 '02 with Dr. Ferguson at MGH. He and the other
weight surgeons at MGH (Dr. Sheldon Randall and Dr. Janey Pratt) all do lap
procedures, I believe; Dr. Pratt's on maternity leave, though, at the
moment. I've had a great experience with the Weight Center there and would
recommend it. Please e-mail me with any questions, and best of luck!
— Sarah B.
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