surgeon question

anyone in md that has tricare prime and has or had dr barry greene at shady grove hospital how was  your experience ? did he require six month diet history. i know tricare doesn't but i was wondering if he did  any help would be appreciated  thanks

Hi and welcome to the MD forum, I don't have tricare insurance, but I just wanted to let you know that the insurance is the one that requires it.  If your insurance doesn't require it then you should be ok.  Have you called Greene's office to ask them what your dr requires.  I would definitely call him tomorrow.  Wish you all the best!

thanks cira i'm going to call tomorrow

You are very welcome! Let me know what you find out.  Take care

Consider yourself very, very lucky. I have CareFirst PPO, and was denied the surgery dispite uncontrolled blood pressure, severe sleep apnea, high cholosteral (sp), a BMI of 41, etc, etc. I also have Dr, Greene, and after paying $500.00 and going through the extensige testing his office requires, I was denied the surgery solely on the fact they didn't see 6 months of managed weight loss.. I now must take on the insurance company through the appeals process. Thats it period.... Everything comes to a screeching halt at the Dr's office until I exhaust my options. I'm not sure what good having an "Insurance Specialist" at his office is.  Even I could take paper and shove it into an envelope and put a stamp on it and mail it to the insurance company!! I tend to forget that healthcare is nothing but a business like any other business. Maybe "Health Business" instead of "Health CARE." K.

Kristy, Have you done any weigh****chers or gone to your pcp to get help with weight loss?  If you have 6 months of documentation you can send that to your insurance. Keep us posted.  

I had Dr. Greene and found his practice to be one of the best.  

None of the above but wanted to welcome you and wish you the best. Keep us posted