HELP!!!

I need to find a new WLS Dr....I have been approved for over a month and can not get anywere with Dr Smith's office. So I think it's time to look for a new Dr. Anyone have any ideas please let me know. Martha

I used Dr Duncan in Atlanta. His associate Larry Hobson did my surgery.

Martha, What a bummer! I hope you find a new surgeon soon. I was pleased with Peachtree Bariatrics. Dr. Johnson actually did my surgery - not Dr. Duncan. However, during those 2 or 3 days I was having my complications (dehydration and UTI) I saw both Dr. Ducan and Dr. Hobson. Both came to my room. I also saw the resident about twice a day along with the PA from Peachtree. Now that I think about it, Dr. Fields came by as well. Yesterday one of the PA's called here to just check on me. So overall, it is a team approach but I felt I got very thorough care. It's all about choosing a surgeon/practice that you feel comfortable with. I know there are enough folks here to help guide you along your search that you will make the right decision. Let me know what you decide! Robin

Dr. Dan Proctor is GREAT . He is in Gainsville, Ga. and several people from Columbus were at a seminar I went to and he done their surgery. Good luck , Judy

Dr Celio Burrowes in Atlanta did my Fobi Pouch RNY, but he does plain RNY's as well. I like him. Extremely professional. Good staff...great "angel" support system volunteer organization.

Hi Martha, I'm just guessing you mean Dr. Daniel Smith with Emory? I too had a really hard time dealing with his office staff...don't know if they are overworked, underpaid or just don't care... I was denied and they offered no help to try to get me approved...they said it was up to me...that's when I started to really worry about aftercare and if I would be on my own then too. So, I switched to Dr. Christopher Hart and North Fulton Bariatrics....His office is in Suwanee...which I thought was really far away from me...turns out it's actually near Duluth/Alpharetta area and closer to me than Emory!! Let me tell you, I gained a lot by switching...I gained support groups (2), an unlimited follow up with an exercise physiologist and their dietician....also I became an actual person instead of the "next" patient....it was an incredibly different experience I don't feel like "cattle" anymore....I feel like a real person who has made a personal relationship with my new Doctor's office... Good Luck to you in your search! Chris S

I used Dr. J.K. Champion in Atlanta (near Marietta) and loved him. His staff were helpful, follow up program is great. I think he even has a satellite support group in Columbus but I am not sure. Best of luck!

Dr Sidney Appel does a lot of WLS for folks from Columbus. He has 18 years experience with WLS. He operates at Dekalb Medical Center and does the open RNY with silastic ring. His partner Dr Steinberg does Lap RNY and VGB.

I used Obesity Solutions in Gainesville (Dr. Richard and Dr. Proctor) I LOVED them!!! I have also heard a lot of great things about Dr. Champion. I'm sorry you are having such a hard time! -Tami