Need help finding a surgeon in Al, FL, or GA area

Can anyone give me the name of a surgeon that accepts Medicare and patients with Bmi's over 50. Also, can anyone tell me what type of Medicare do the surgeon accepts?

What kind of surgery are you going for? you can get a list of DS surgeons on www.duodeanlswitch.com If i were you i'd call several surgeons in your area, and just ask if they accept medicare. Because of the Feb. 2006 ruling, the surgeon will have to be connected with a medicare center of excellence. But medicare will now pay for Lap band, RNY, and the DS. Scott

www.duodenalswitch.com is the site for DS surgeons. Should not be a problem finding a doctor to do WLS surgery on you with a BMI over 50. Problem finding a Center of Excellence. Here is site for approved Center of Excellence facilities: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareApprovedFacilitie/BSF/list.asp#TopOfPage