Tampa Area Surgeon + Hospital

Hi,

I am just starting my research  have scheduled two diff info sessions. 

Dr.  Murr does not do VSG but his associate Dr. John Paul Gonzalvo does.  This is through Tampa General which does not have the "center of excellence" designation by my insurance company. 

Dr. Alfredo Fernandez will do VSG and does surgery at Brandon Hospital, which is considered a "center of excellence".

If I go with a center of excellence, my employer will give me $1000 in health care rewards.

Has anyone had VSG surgery at Brandon Hospital with Dr. Frenandez? 

I am going to Dr. Echevarria at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. I don't know if he is an option for you, but he has a very good CV.

I am using Dr. Richard Gordon. He is in the same office as Dr. Gonzalvo. Dr. Gordon does his surgeries at Largo Medical hospital in Largo or Mease Dunedin in Dunedin. I know that it is a far distance from you but both these hospitals are great.