Doctor question

Has anyone had Dr. Scott (My New Self at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, MO)perform the duodenal switch on them? Thanks for any information.

I haven't heard of Dr Scott. Do you know how long he/she has been doing the DS or who he may have studied with to learn the DS procedure?

--gina

 

I never heard of him either.  He may be new at it, or try to talk you into something else like RNY instead (don't fall for it, btw)

7 years on this forum, and I've never heard of him OR that practice. I would suggest you check the list of DS surgeons at dsfacts.com. Granted it could be more up to date, but it's pretty good.

Most bariatric surgeons don't do the DS. You will probably need to travel. It will be worth the effort.

 

Larra

There are no Missouri doctors on dsfacts.com. Here is the Illinois list though

Illinois

John C. Alverdy, MD *
Email: [email protected]
Vivek N. Prachand, MD, FACS *
Email: [email protected]
Center for the Surgical Treatment of Obesity
University of Chicago Medical Center
5758 S. Maryland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: 773-834-8900
Fax: 773-834-0201
Office Mailing Address:
John C. Alverdy, MD
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 6090
Chicago, IL 60637

Office Mailing Address:
Vivek N. Prachand, MD
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC5036

If you insist on using this doctor in Missouri please ask them to submit their credentials to dsfacts.com for inclusion in their list of surgeons. If they will not then be leery. No matter what though, ask plenty of questions.

thanks to everyone for their suggestions and input. You are always so knowledgeable.