Surgeon That Accepts Medicare...

Dear Group, I am seeking info about any surgeons in Nevada that do WLS on High Risk patients. Also, accept Medicare. My father is in serious need of WLS. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Kelli

I can't say that they take high risk patients, but my suggestion is to seek a surgeon who does revisions and/or ones who've handled other possibly high risk patients.. The reason? Doc's who are willing to do revisions are more apt to take a high risk patient - revisions are often considered higher risk than standard WLS. So may I suggest the following, who appear to have accepted Medicare in recent months: Dr. Cottam - one of his patients I personally would class as high risk, having had tumors and diabetis, and 3 brain surgeries. You can read his profile here - http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+profile+Daniel+Cottam+MD+qqm.ht ml Dr. Ganser shows to have an older patient (60+) with a high BMI (60+) on medicare http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+profile+John+Ganser+MD+fpl.html If that doesn't work for you, let me know and I hope you'll let me know how it DOES work for you too Best of luck! ~Tooter