My Top near upstate NY Docs (in no particular order)

Dec 30, 2013

Places I'm looking into to have the surgery done:

Dr. Hill Saranac Lake.

 - Heard good things

- liked his website (although one computer said it was hacked).

- takes my  insurance

- Close to where I live (50 miles) 

- Liked the online orientation session

- Does Duodendum Switch (DS) only in area except for NYC, which is too far away. 

- Going to Orientation Session in person This Friday at noon in Saranac Lake, NY

 

Dr. Graber - Utica

- Doesn't take insurance 

- Not that close, have to stay with family 

- Is good at what he does - RNY

- I like the pre/post op program, seems stricter but not overly strict 

- Had several consults with him over the years while I was trying to decide, good report 

- Would have to sign up a few weeks in advance for paid orientation / consult for $$$ so for Dr. Graber specifically

 

Dr. Baranov - Saratoga

- Seems very professional, well educated - the best schools

- located close to family, not that far away

- Doesnt' take my insurance I don't think

- Accessible free orientations every Tuesday 

 

Dr. Clarke - Ellis - Schenectady NY

- Free info session Feb 6th (a ways out)

- 6 weeks to 8 weeks to get the surgery booked if all goes well

- busiest in Capital district clinic

- Does take insurance

- Right near family in Albany

 

Dr. Signh Albany Med 

- $50 2 session orientation, must attend both, non refundable. Tuesday/Thursday every other week

- Very Strict Pre Op, Detailed Post Op

- 3 -6 months before surgery can be preformed

- Right near family, best hospital in area (teaching hospital) 

- Must lose 10% of weight on own, for me about 36 lbs.  before surgery can be done

 

Dr. Forigon Fletcher Allen - Burlington VT

- Takes Insurance

- only need 5% loss (15 lbs or so) before surgery

- comprehensive and patient friendly program / website 

- semi close to where I live in Plattsburgh... not sure if I want to go on the lake champlain ferry that sick but it's an option. 

- Very good hospital 

 

 

Thinking of looking into Rochester HOWEVER - it'd be a hike even for my family in Utica area. I've heard excellent things about them however from several sources. 

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