PLEASE HELP! W/ MEDICAID ISSUE

PLEASE HELP!!!! My sister -in-law is obese and paralized on the left side ( from a childhood injury) she is confined to a recliner or a wheel chair. She is in desperate need of this WLS and she only has medicaid ( i am assisting her now to get medicare and this is a ongoing battle ) I myself am in the process of waiting for my insurance approval. Is there anyway I can help her. Does anyone know of a doctor that does accept medicaid in either Sebring, Lake whales, Brandon, Miami or even St pete area. I know that if she was able to find a local doctor or even a doctor that was willing to take medicaid she would be so happy Thanks for all your assistance. Geri

One of the best surgeons in FL accepts Medicaid. It's Dr. Samuel Cox in Ft. Lauderdale. Call his office TODAY for an info packet. (954)928-0066 Good Luck, Erika L

Thank you for your assitance I will call and forward this info to her. You have made her day. May I ask you did he do your surgery? any info on him would be greatly appreciated. Geri

Yes, he did my surgery and he is a wonderful, caring man. I'm down 70lb. in 4 months. They have a great program with a lot of safety precautions. They take care of the medicaid approval for you. Hugs, Erika L

Thank you.....I have provided her w/this info and she will be calling the first thing in the morning. You have made her day.................. Thanks a million Geri

I believe Dr. Byers at Jackson Memorial in Miami accepts Medicaid.

samuel f cox 2438 east commercial blvd ft lauderdale flordia 33308 phone 954-928-0066 fax 954-928-0079 he takes medicaid but only medi-pass . so it depends what you have . hope this helps . good luck ...tina

My husband Omar and I went both have Medicaid and our surgeon is Dr. Raul Rosenthal who is located in Ft. Lauderdale. The hospital he is with is the Cleveland Clinic. They have a website and a section about the bariatric program.(www.clevelandclinic.com) Omar has lost 310 pounds (surgery was 4/2003) and I have lost 63 pounds (surgery was 9/2004). Good luck to you SIL. Sincerely, Dawn in Orlando Post-Op 9/23/04

Thank you for taking the time to comment on the cleveland clinic. She went to the cleveland clinic and had a very bad experience w/ a doctor there. A doctor there I will not mentioned his name on here,informed her that why should she have this operation if she is going to be paralized for the rest of her life. What does she expect " a miracle" she left there in thears to never return again. If there is another doctor there that you can recommend i will provide her w/ this info. Geri