Looking for Dr. and Hospital that has Large Size machines

this is my first post and I need help. I am looking for a family practice doctor in the Los Angeles area that cares about obesity patiences I have some medical issue that need to be treated first. before I even think about surgery so I need them to have scales that weigh me and the proper equipment to run test also I need general infomation about what hospital in my Los Angeles area that has say mri machines and xray machines and other test equipment that is large than 300 pounds I am appx. 350 and tired of going to a ER and sitting there all day for them to tell me that there equipment can't accomadate me well Thanks for wasting my whole day. like when I went to Queen of Angels in Hollywood.I have been have some chest pains and problem in my hip and tha could help me.the ekg came back okay but I am afraid it wasn't done right my chest in betweeen my breast but very near it gets this spasm like someone is squeezing it.I am truly concerned Anyway excuse my grammer and my crying but if anyone could help me I would great appricated it. I am on disabilty so I am also on medicaid and state I think ts called medical or medicare not sure but I have both.  Thank you

Hi Dawn!  I think it is horrible that you cant get proper medical care.  Hare you tried Cedars Sinai?  They have a bariatrics program there so I know they have large size equipment.  Good Luck and please try and find a good primary care physician who will guide you through this process.  April

*hugs*  i'm really appalled that you aren't getting proper medical care.  how frustrating. here's the link to cedars-sinai bariatrics page:  http://www.csmc.edu/2432.html  they don't mention their equipment, but if you click the "have questions" box in the upper righthand corner, it gives you some phone numbers to call.  it might be a good place to start. i don't know any md's in the los angeles area, but someone else around here might.  this board has been a wonderful resource for me with tons of warm, welcoming people willing to offer advice, experience and support.  i think going to a primary md will be a good first start.  if you can get worked up as an outpatient, i know that there are some places that specialize in things like open mri/ct for obese patients.