Looking for a surgeon

hmmmm I'm assuming the comment about Dr. Vaughn was a lil joke? ...because if the whole post was read correctly... "He said that he had a young man around 3 1/2 years ago that had a severe heart problem. He died a few weeks after the sugery. It seems it was one of those cases where he needed the surgery, but his body was in worse shape than anyone realized."....this surgery is risky for anyone...even people who don't already have several other medical problems due to being obese...that doesn't make the surgeon a bad one because he lost a patient... Dr. Vaughn is a wonderful surgeon and I have no second thoughts whatsoever about putting my life into his hands. He would certainly be another choice for you if you are looking for a well qualified, caring doctor. Good luck in your search! ~hugs~ Konni

oops...i think Dr. Vaughn may be to far from you...im so geographically challenged lol...my bad...just had to stick my 2 cents in though

Thanks everyone for your help. Just kinda frustrated was hoping this would not take as long as it is going to. Just need to find a good surgeon who takes IDPA, but I guess there aren't many of them. Well I will just keep searching. Anita

I don't know if this helps, but I know someone in the medical school at Mizzou (Columbia) and they were just starting up a bariatric service at the university hospital. Appartently, they got 2 of the best surgeons from the St. Louis area who specialize in lap to run the practice. I doubt they will take Illinois public aid, but it never hurts to ask.

Hi, I had my surgery in ST. Louis... I had dr. van wagner. If you 'd like to get in touch with him you can reach his office at 1-314-776-7112 His office managers are awesome, their names are Sarah and Lara! Good Luck on your journey!