Please help me find a doctor.

I'm interested in having the gastric sleeve or the gastric bypass. My insurace has approved me but I want another dr. I am looking for a dr who isn't part of a big clinic, basically someone who has his own office, doesn't require all the book buying, etc that comes along with the large weighlost clinics. I will travel whereever but would llike someone near louisiana.

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I used Dr. Drake E. Belanger, Gonzales, LA, 3 weeks ago for Vertical Sleeve (VSG). 
He is absolutely awesome and I feel great! 

I used Dr. Thomas Borland in New Iberia. He was awesome and very inexpensive. I'm not sure if he accepts insurance or only self pays.

I used Dr. Shimer in Lake Charles, LA. He is wonderful and you aren't pressured to buy anything, they actually do not have anything to sell!! On my pre op visit I was given an information book about the surgery, what I could do,and eat, and what I couldn't. If you are interested let me know and I will give you his phone number.

yes i'm interested

tks so much !

Hi Mary. I had surgery with Dr. Gachassin and they didn't have any book buying? All you pay upfront is your insurance required deductible or out of pocket.

Dr. Richard Shimer
Lake Charles, LA.
337-478-2327

I have Aetna Ins. and it was covered 100% except for $400 per night for the hospital room. I also have medicare, which covered 80% of the balance.
Dr.Shimer is very nice and his office staff is just awesome.
I almost fainted when I recieved the hospital bill. For just the hospital, not including the surgeon, the bill was $77,000.00. You could buy a small home for that amt of money!! But, I really do not regret it at all, just thankful that I have really good insurance.
Good luck