WLS for Teenage Daughter in Denver

Hi Guys, We're moving to Denver in 2 weeks (now in TX) and I'm starting to research WLS for my 16 yr old daughter.  She's got a BMI of 38 and has been overweight since birth.  Can anyone give me the name of a surgeon or clinic that specializes in WLS for teens?  Thanks! Julie

Julie, I highly reccommend Dr Richard Tillquist. He is out of Swedish Medical Center in Englewood Coloado and he did my surgery. I just moved from Denver to Florida. Though I am sont sure he specialized in weight loss surgery for teens but I know he has done surgery on some teens. I have lost 150 pounds with him. Good luck in Denver!!!!! Carla Klein

Thank you, Carla.  I will call his office to see how he handles teenage patients.  Congratulations on your weight loss success!  :)

You will love Denver -so welcome.  There are several really good surgons here in Denver mine was Dr. Shieh he is great with patients and very calming.  There is also Dr, Snyder who has done many surgeries I would check out all of their programs and see what their views are on kids.....   Take care,  Shellie

Thanks for the Denver welcome, Shellie.  And, thanks too for giving me those two doctors names.  I am going to check with both of them to see how they handle teenage patients.  :)

you may also want to check out dr. tom brown. he is lovely. he is at presbyterian st luke;s and did my surgery. i love him!

ok.  Thank you! 

I would check out the following forum and post there, as they be able to give you the name of a doc who specializes in teens: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/teen_wls/a,messageboard/bo ard_id,5373/

Thanks, Anita.  I will post in the teen forum too! 

I went to Dr Chae at SkyRidge Medical Center.  My brother and sister also had sugery with Dr Chae.  He is great. I don't think that any of the Md's here in Denver really Specialize in teens.