Need a Physician Referral

I had instructions from my PCP here in Charlotte (Dennis Layton) to make an appointment on my 6th week of some new meds for a follow up blood work series.  I called today to find out he is on extended leave of absence.  He is the reason I considered having WLS to begin with.   I am a bit disoriented right now.  No matter how much of a trial looking for a surgeon was I knew I could lean on my PCP to support me through this.  Now I have my first appointment with my surgeon on Monday the 29th and I have no PCP? Can anyone suggest a good PCP in the Charlotte area to support me through the WLS?

My physician is Dr Teresa Watts -she may be out of your way though, she's in Mountain Island (corner of 16 and mt holly-huntersville rd) she's awesome, always has time for you, listens and is a proponent of WLS.  Edit to add: the other doctor at her practice is Dr Ellision - also a great Dr. and he specializes in sports medicine and things like that so if you have any joint issues he's a good asset.

They are under the auspices of Carolinas health care so they work well with CMC Mercy bariatrics their number is 704-587-2400

Thank you so much!  I really appreciate it ... not going to let little stumbles stop the journey ...

Desiree, Sorry to hear about you PCP. I go to Mecklenburg Medical Group @ Ballantyne off of John J, Delaney.  I went to Dr. Cleek there but, he has gone with the Bariatric group with Dr.K and the rest. He does the diet plan before the WLS for some patients. He referred me to  Dr. Morgan, she is at the same office. I have gone to him for years and I know he wouldn't set me up with some one he didn't  think wasn't up to his standards. There office # is 704-302-8100. You can get on their web site and read about the physicians. They are with CMC also! Hope this helps. Reenie

Thank you so much Reenie!  That is excellent, I am going to visit Lexi's recommendation and yours and see which is the best fit.  Just another little challenge but the goal on the horizon is still clearly my focus. Desiree

Desiree -

When you call for the appt tell the doc exactly what you want. Dr. K's group likes your pcp to do surgical clearance and all that and Dr. Watts and Dr. Ellision did all that right in the office for me (EKG, Lung xrays, etc) Their lab lady is awesome too, I didn't even realize she'd poked me til she took the rubber thing off my arm.

Also - call your insurance and get the requirements, or talk to Lisa Green at Dr. K's office. If you need the 5 year weight history get on it NOW, that's the worst part of it. I had to hunt stuff down and physically go pick things up because faxes dissapear into thin air.

I see Dr Charlotte Karriker at First Charlotte Physicians. I have been going to her for about 5 years now and love her. Both my friend and I use her and she supported us both thru our WLS!