Illinois Medicaid

I am just starting my search for a surgeon and have found that not all accept medicaid. Of course the one closest to me does not, so I was wondering if anyone knows of a surgeon that does accept it. Thanks, Ami

I am not sure where Carterville is, however, I have found only 2 that take Illinois Public Aid. One is Dr Shayani and Dr Sarker out of Loyala Medical Center in Maywood Illinois and the other is Dr. (James) Bradley Ray in Bloomington IN. I have decided to travel the approximatley 175 miles(one way) to Dr Ray in Bloomington IN. His office is very nice and are willing to do what needs to be done for Medicaid. The office in Maywood requested that all the tests be done there and you have to go to a support group meeting before you can even schedule a consult. Since I would have to travel to them also they were going to allow me to schedule an appointment for the morning after the support group meeting. Dr Ray's office will allow you to do most of the testing locally. The do require that you do diet classes in Bloomington IN because this person knows exactly what Dr Ray is looking for and works alongside Dr Ray. You do have to pay $100.00 out of pocket for the diet classes as public aid will not pay them. You might check local doctors also. I have a clinic that will do it 30 miles from my house and take medicaid, but only if you are already a patient with them - unfortunately for me, I was not a patient with them. I hope this information helps you some. I fyou have any questions you can email me direct to [email protected] Good luck in your search!!

Hey there neighbor! There are a few drs out there that will take the medical card. Dr. oliphant in Urbana does, the Cori Center up in Lansing does, the ones mentioned above. The Comp Clinic in Springfield does I believe. If you check out Debby G's profile(Sparky's Girl is her screen name) she's got a list of drs in Illinois that accept the medical card. If I can find it, I will post it on here for you. Give me a holler sometime since we're so close, maybe I could help you out with getting things in line. have you ever went to the support group meetings in Murphysboro? They are the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6pm-8pm. If your interested, give me a holler and I'll tell you more.

Dr Oliphant is not currently taking medical card patients. Carle as a whole is "at their quota" on medical card patients. If you are already a patient with Carle they will otherwise as of yesterday they will not. it is so very unfortunate because they are only 30 miles away from me.

I would NOT recommend Dr. Shayani. I mean...seriously would NOT. Dr. Tiesenga in River Forest accepts Medicaid. He was my surgeon. If you find Debby G, she has a list. Melissa

It funny you say that. I had heard from someone that had heard through the grapevine not to use him. I already had a consult set up with him and I cancelled it - before even meeting him. I am glad there are people on OH like you that will give an honest opinion about these doctors. It is greatly appreciated.

here are the ones Debby has listed on her profile- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ***New surgeon in Iowa Dr. Matt Glass**** Cedar Falls, IA 319-268-3994 getting IPA approval. If you call him and he has not received his IPA providership yet or they tell you NO they are not getting it please let me know so I can get him off this list. He's Tim's surgeon and Tim started out at 600lbs and was able to have it done Laproscopically.. HOW FANTASTIC IS THAT!!!! Dr. Shayani In maywood.... he only does the Lap Band and he requires you to go to one support group meeting then will schedule a consult he moves pretty fast. 708-327-2899 Dr. Maillefer Dekalb Clinic 217 Franklin Street Dekalb, Illinois 60115 815-758-8671 Dr. Oliphant in Urbana he moves slower you have to call his office for a packet fill it out send it back in and you'll hear from them for an appointment in a few months I think he's currently scheduling for January/February. 217-383-3240 RNY only The surgeons at the COMP clinic at SIU they require a $260 up front to cover things that medicaid wont ??? and then 10-20 for nutritionist appointments and support group costs too. (217) 545-COMP Open RNY only Dr. Frederick Tiesenga in River Forest. (708) 386-1078 He just started accepting public aid. To get into the consult with him you will have to go to an informational meeting and get a packet. In the packet will be papers for you to fill out. You will need an upper GI, Gallbladder U/S(If you still have it), Psych Eval, Sleep Study (IF NEEDED), nutritionist consult ($75 OOP) You also have to write an essay explaining how YOU think the surgery is and how it is going to go. You have to explain WHY you need the surgery. (This all gets sent to the insurance company) He is now doing only 2 IPA surgeries a month. There's a surgeon in Bloomington Indiana that just got Illinois Public Aid providership. His name is Dr. Bradley Ray 812-330-9962 LAP Band Only Psyc Eval _ you have to apply for a grant to pay for it, grant is based on income. Georgeann Russell 708 763 2120 Hinsdale Hospital Dr. Dillon (the surgeon currently doing wls does not) but he takes Medicare

Hi Ami I am using the CORI Center in Harvey Illinois. They seem to have a quick process and so far my dealings with them have been excellant. Feel free to contact me if I can be of any help. Anita

IO\'m from near Chicago, so you are a kinda far. But I am seeing Dr Denham out of Evanston. I really just wanted to give you a suggestion for when it comes to get your pysc eval, medicaid doesnt cover pyschologist (sp) but it does cover pyschiatrist(sp), so when you need your eval done, just fine a pyschiatrist that accepts medicaid and you wont have to pay out of pocket. Good luck Laura

Thank you everyone for the info. I greatly appreciate it. I have been researching and considering having this surgery for about 2 years now and I have decided I'm ready for the next step, finding a surgeon. Thanks again, and I'm sure you'll be see me around. Ami