Dr. Glass in Augusta..need help

Hello everyone I live in Glennville, Ga and have to travel to Augusta to see Dr. Glass. I went to the pre consultation and attended a short classroom discussion about the surgeries offered at Trinity bariatrics. I do have a few questions about the process though especially because I have Medicaid. I want to get the Gastric bypass because my insurance wont pay for the Sleeve but I am still unsure if I even want to go through with surgery although I am thinking its needed....anyway sorry to get off topic. My question to everyone is do I have to see certain Doctors my doctor tells me too. They have three or four other doctors they want me to see but it is an aweful long drive and my insurance wont cover one of them. Doctor Stapleton is the Doctor they want me to see for my Psych evaluation but her office says its $300 and she does not take Medicaid at all. Could I see another Psychiatrist and get it done? Sorry for the confusion I will try and write an update later when I am feeling better.

You need to speak with your surgeon to see if he will accept clearances from someone else. Many surgeons have specialists they have close relationships with and will only allow you to use them.

At any rate, if Medicaid is paying for your surgery $300 for a psych clearance is a small price to play considering the hardworking taxpayers out here are covering the rest. 

Perhaps taking a little accontability and personal responsibitity financially and otherwise in the process will be beneficial and make you more appreciatave of the procedure.

As for travel to the specialists' offices, would you expect Medicaid to cover the cost of  this as well?

The state of GA won't even cover wls for it's overworked, underpaid employees, but is still covering it for welfare recepients.  Oh the irony! 

Be grateful you are getting any help at all. Or get a job and private insurance and you can go to whatever surgeon you'd like. GROW UP!

LaShelle,

I think you may have been a little harsh with your response.  Sounds like you are a little angry about the fact that the OP is on Medicaid.  We do not know what her cir****tances are or why she is on Medicaid and just because she receives medicare does not nean that she necessariy receoves all of the other benefits.

"But for the grace of God, go I."

Just my two cents worth.

C

 I am sorry you feel that way about Medicaid patients but as like me I at 34 was diagnosed with Multiple Scolorsis and was working before hand but it hit me so hard I cant  hardly walk and cant drive at all. The steroids they gave to calm it down put 100lbs on me in 2 years. So you have no idea what that person is going through or there financial situation! How about you grow a heart and not be so hateful. If you feel that way why dont you just keep your throughts to yourself. I am not trying to be mean but kind of upsets me that others want to judge with out thinking of the words coming out of there mouth or how it makes others feel that might not be able to help there situation. I will pray for your profectionistic adittude!!

To answer your question, I was able to see a psych dr. close to my home....I live 2.5 to 3 hours from my doctor depending on Atlanta traffic.   My dr's office told me it had to be from a licensed psychologist so I looked at my husband's insurance and found someone 2 miles from home.  I would ask the  surgeon's office and let them know that traveling is a factor.  

And to the other person who posted such a nasty rude message....you need to get over yourself.  There are people like myself who has been unemployed for over a year and after working 19 years its been very hard to get my foot in the door somewhere else.  Surgery was my last option and Thank God my husband had good insurance which allowed me to have it or I'd be in the same position.   And also...after copays, hotel bills and adjustments to insurance....I'm $1,500 into this surgery.....and that's having GREAT insurance....so don't judge a book by its cover until you know the whole story. 


Good Luck to you and I hope it all works out!

Sherry

To answer your question yes you can see a psych that your medicaid pays for.I DIDN'T see their psych but i did see their nutritionist hope this helps