medicare?

does anyone know of a dr that takes this, without a high up front fee?

HI, Dr. Colquitt in Maryville did my surgery a year ago, and he takes medicare. The only thing you will have to pay out will be $200 to register, $300 at the first consult, and whatever Medicare doesn't cover. He's a great surgeon. Here's his number 865-984-3413. He did my surgery knowing I have leukemia. You will have to stay in the area in a motel until the first time you see him after your discharge, in case of an emergency and if you need to have a tube removed. I stay in one for 5 days before I could return home. If you live outside of 50 miles you have to stay over until you see him. Mom and I stayed at the Family Inn for the 5 days. It has a small fridge, microwave, and 2 burners for a stove. Feel free to contact me anytime. His clinic is just one mile past Blount Memorial Hospital, and the bariatric unit is fantastic. May God travel with you on this journey, Kathy

Hi Shannon ...Vanderbilt and Baptist both take Medicare and there are no up front fees but you do have to pay for the Phycho test 300.00 out of pocket /Medicare does not cover that. ...give Vanderbilt or Bapist a call ..both are in in Nashville if you live in west or middle Tennessee DR.charles morton is with Baptist hospital and Dr Willie Melvin is with Vanderbilt they both take Medicare good luck to you