Does anyone know if Illinois medicaid will cover Lap Band`

And if so does anyone know of a doctor in the Belleville, IL areas that will accept the Illinois Medical Card for Lap Band surgery Thank you Angie

there are no dr's in belleville that do any kind of gastric bypass surgery. you will have to go to springfield to dr shayani. check the website for more info. good luck

Dr. Shayani is in Springfield now? Oh yuck Not a good dr.!

I allso am looking for a Dr.in Illinois to do the lap band and accepts medicaid.I have been givin Dr.Shayani`s name a few times.why is he not a good Dr.?I need all the help I can get?Kimberly Brich