Weight Loss Surgeon Suggetions!

Hi everyone! I started this process 2 years ago but found out I had a bleeding disorder and couldn't have surgery at the Barix Clinics. Since then I have had a baby and now I am looking into having the RNY again. Does anyone have any suggestions of doctors or facilities I should look into. I live in Canton, MI but would be willing to drive if I needed to. I am also looking for a weight friendly PCP. Thanks.


Tyra

In the Grand Rapids area there is Grand Health Partners.  They are vetted surgeons who offer all 4 WLS surgery options.  I had Dr. Kemmeter.  He has always been very kind and really looks at the big picture for each patient.  The office staff is wonderful and very helpful with all aspects.
 
Paul Kemmeter, MD, FACS *
St. Mary's Health Care, Bariatric Program
200 Jefferson Ave S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-685-3333
Web Site: Grand Health Partners
Phone: 616-956-6100 or 1-888-691-0050 toll free
Fax: 616-956-6637

I have also heard good things about the following surgeons in Michigan:
(They offer all 4 WLS options)

Marek Lutrzykowski, MD
Email: [email protected]
Oakland Bariatrics
10 W Square Lake Rd., Suite 200
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: 248-322-1543
Fax: 248-322-1547

Bruce MacPherson, MD
Email: [email protected]
10 W Square Lake Rd., Suite 200
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: 248-858-7666
Fax: 248-858-7601

Mustafa A. Hares, MD, FACS
Michigan Bariatric
3100 Cross Creek Parkway, Suite 160
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone: 248-371-3199
Fax: 248-371-1930
Contact: Jacquelyn Smiertka, RN
Email: [email protected]

I hope you find someone who will work well for you...Good luck on your WLS journey :)

 

Dr. Brian Gluck in Muskegon, MI is a very good doctor to go to. He has done over 2000 weight loss surgeries.

Address

1325 E. Sherman Blvd

Muskegon, MI 49444

Phone 1(866)934-4465

Dr. Hendrick out of Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is GREAT!

I honestly can't say enough about him.  He is very straight forward and doesn't hold anything back but at the same time he is compassionate.  He isn't that far from Canton.  A good 30 minutes but it will be worth it.  All surgeries are done on Mondays and as long as there are no complications you go home on Wednesday.  You will love him.  His Insurance lady is Keysha and the NUT is Rachel.  Rachel is a sweetheart who will bend over backwards to answer your questions and put your fears at ease.

I don't have their info at hand my 2 year old threw my phone in the toilet this morning so I am kinda at a loss as far as getting ahold of anyone today.  Give them a call! 

 

I went to Dr. Elhorr at Harper Hospital in Detroit. I had a great experience all around. His office is in Dearborn Heights. He took great care of me and gave me his cell phone number at my first visit in case I wanted to text him with any questions or concerns. Harper is a teaching hospital (Wayne State). His office number is 313-274-4825

We also had surgery with
Dr. Brian Gluck
1325 E Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, Mi 49444
1-866-934-4465

He is the best in our opinion.. HE will call you at home to make sure you are doing ok..He has done a ton of surgeries and is also considered a Center for Excellence with Blue Cross Blue Shield.
He offers everything right in his office from the nutritionist to the Behavioral Health doctors. His office staff is impecable!
Give him a try, you will not regret it.
Good luck in your journey.
Shannon