Mental Health Provider

Hi Everyone,

I have started the process towards having my RNY surgery! Today I received my doctor's referral and my first round of labs. I have faxed in my new patient paperwork to SSM DePaul and I have my insurance's un-official authorization!  The last thing I am trying to get done is finding a mental health professional for my surgery evaluation.

My primary insurance is through United Health Care and my secondary insurance is thourgh Coventry Health Care.

Can anyone recommend a mental health provider in the Saint Louis area?

Thanks!

First of all, a major congratulations on making the decision to have the RNY and for being on your way. It sounds like you have a great start. Now on to your question at hand. Just a thought but you might try contacting the office that will be doing your RNY which I'm assuming is SSM DePaul. You might also check with your insurance company. They might be able to give you a list of providers. Hope that helps.

The SSM Depaul office has a mental health provider that works right there in their office.  Her name is Dr Joyce.  I also have United Healthcare, and I dont think her fee was covered by them.  That was for my original surgery which was almost 5 yrs ago and I think I had to pay her $70. which I didnt think was too bad.  Its just convenient to do everything in one office.  If you call the office they will make the appt for you with her.   Also, once everything is done, you shouldnt have any problem getting your official approval from United Healthcare.  They usually approve within a week.  If you have any questions feel free to pm me. 

mallrat,

Thanks so much. That really makes me feel better. I have no problem pay $70 if I can go to Dr. Joyce in the same office. Everything is going sooo fast. I have been thinking about this for about 3 months, but I just started the process on Saturday!!!

Hi sounds like you are well on your way....i thought Depaul provided you all with their special phsy doc....anyway im sorry i cant be of any help in that respect but  hope you will keep coming on here it is a great place to get answers...Your surgeon should know of someone in that area....

Being able to do everything in one office is very convenient.  They are very  nice and helpful there.  Let me know if you have any more questions I can help you with along the way.  Good Luck!!!

Keep us up to date about your progress! I had mine done at DePaul and the office staff on the whole are very helpful! I also saw Dr Joyce. I think Cheryl Wasserman is another. I have seen her since surgery and she was being trained to do the psych evals. Good luck with it all! :)

 Hey JoF!  How have you been?  Do you remember me?  I am Adam's mom--you two were in the hospital at the same time.  Looks like you have been doing great--I see you are almost at goal.  Adam is doing great too.  The girl who started this thread (clstark1) is Adam's girlfriend-small world huh?  
I am glad you posted.  I have been wondering about you.  Take care.
Joann

Hi Joann!! I am doing great thanks! Just need my mind to catch up to my body!! ;)
Glad Adam is doing great too...hard to believe it has been over a year isn't it?!! How are you doing?