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Sunpony
on 3/22/10 7:27 am - Independence, LA
Topic: RE: Dr. Glen Steeb
I just tried to make an appointment for my daughter as well. Was told the same thing! Not going back, no practicing at all..............have to wait for another DR. that takes medicaid.........

Hugs,
Sunpony

Louisianawench
on 3/22/10 3:31 am - New Orleans, LA
VSG on 03/21/12
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
After writing Governor Jindal,
 I received a call from him today. Louisiana Medicaid will cover bariatric surgery if you meet these requirements:
 Have tried unsuccessfully to diet or lose weight at least 3 times and it is doctor noted.
 Have a body mass  greater than 40
 Have medical problems that are obesity related.
 You do not have a drug or alcohol problem or addiction.
 
Louisiana Medicaid will pay for a doctor who is out of state and accepts Louisiana Medicaid.

 Your doctor will have to have all the above documented in order for this process to take place and you will have to find the doctor on your own.
                                                                                                       LouisianaWench, 
                                                                                                                 Wanda
vortexbanding
on 3/21/10 4:55 pm - New Orleans, LA
Topic: RE: Plastic Surgeon in the New Orleans area - can anyone recommend one?
 I'm going to Houston for my plastics because I haven't found anyone here...
Pre-op BMI 52.6 (2008)
Current BMI 20.7 (2009)
Revision RNY 07/11/2011
Louisianawench
on 3/20/10 2:05 pm - New Orleans, LA
VSG on 03/21/12
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
Hi, Everyone,
 I'm new to this site and have been reading updates here for a few days. I was scheduled to see Dr. Steeb in April. However, I got a letter today saying he has resigned from pratice  and  LSU will no longer have a bariatric surgeon. 
  Anyone out there know a surgeon  in Louisiana that accepts Medicaid for bariatric surgery?
                                                                                                 Wanda
Gayla S.
on 3/19/10 11:59 am - Leesville, LA
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
Hi Brenda. I'm sorry, I really have no idea about Medicaid only. I know for a long time, Medicaid wasn't paying for it but I have recently heard that they had started. I hope you find out soon though! If I hear anything, I'll be sure to let you know!

Frances S. is my ANGEL!
381/287/120- HW/CW/GW I'm 5'2"

darbydoola
on 3/19/10 10:25 am - Covington, LA
Topic: RE: Gastric Sleeve in Louisiana
 Hi,
I had the Sleeve with Dr. Lavin, who is in St. Tammany, New Orleans/ Metairie, & Lafayette. I had a great experience & I love my sleeve!!!!! I had the surgery about 15 months ago, & I'm very happy with the results. However, I am a slow loser, & I still have about 35 pounds to go. The cool thing, though, is that I look so different that my mom, who was visiting for Christmas, didn't even recognize me at the airport - she hadn't seen me since my surgery!

Blessings!
Darby


(deactivated member)
on 3/19/10 9:32 am - New orleans, LA
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
I'ts traditional medicaid. Plain old medicaid  so if thats what they accept, could you please send me a list.
 I do have a referral from my primary care doc.
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savedbaptis1968t
on 3/19/10 9:10 am - Gladewater, TX
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
if its pccm medicaid or traditional yes
            
(deactivated member)
on 3/19/10 8:17 am - New orleans, LA
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
Hi,
 I live 1 mile from Oschner Clinic Foundation in  New Orleans I see thats on the list you posted. problem is I'm on medicaid only. Do you know what doctor accepts medicaid only, in New Orleans. Dr. Steeb lost his license.
                                Brenda
(deactivated member)
on 3/19/10 7:57 am - New orleans, LA
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
will they take louisiana medicaid?
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