MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!

Bassett Healthcare's Bariatric Program in Cooperstown NY has been certified as a Center of Excellence which means they can now accept Medicare/Medicaid Patients.  

Surgeons Steven Heneghan, M.D. James Longhi, M.D. Wayne Weiss, M.D.

Medical Providers Amy Freeth, M.D. Robert McCann, F.N.P.

Dietitians Leah Usher, R.D.

Physical Therapists Sandi Preston, P.T. Mike Quinn, P.T. Lori Roseboom, P.T.

Psychologists Patricia Gambitta, Ph.D. Connie Jones, Ph.D.

Bariatric Clinical Coordinator Christiane Porter, R.N.  For more information about our program, call 607-547-3373. 

Program Requirements

New patient orientation: After returning your packet you will receive an invitation to orientation. Orientation is a mandatory class for all weight loss surgery candidates. You must attend an orientation prior to your first visit with our medical providers. You will hear more about the program criteria/requirements, learn more about the surgical options offered, and learn about the post op guidelines/lifestyle.

Medical screening (anticipate two to four visits per candidate): Discussion, evaluation, and education with candidate by medical doctor or nurse practitioner. History and physical examination done. Consider endocrine, pulmonary, cardiac and other evaluations as appropriate i.e. labs, gallbladder ultrasound, desaturation study, etc.

A minimum 15-pound pre-operative weight loss: Demonstrates ability to conform to dietary program. Even a 15-pound weight loss will help the surgeon. Prevents "last supper syndrome" or weight gain prior to surgery.

Support group attendance (attendance is free and the group is held on the first Tuesday evening of each month): Attend three support group sessions pre-operatively and ongoing involvement post operatively. Provides ongoing support, education, and answers to people who have had or will have obesity surgery.

Dietary evaluation and treatment (anticipate one to two visits pre-op and one to two visits post-op): Initial visit to assess patient and begin weight loss program for the mandatory 15-pound weight loss. The goal is to educate and evaluate the patient's understanding of the strict post-op diet.

Physical therapy evaluation and treatment as needed: Initial evaluation and assess patients' current activity tolerance and works with the patient to design a map that will lead them to incorporating 30 minutes of exercise into their day five to seven days per week.

Psychologist evaluations (anticipate one visit pre-op and follow up as needed): Screen for alcohol or substance abuses, psychopathology, and evaluates the candidates' expectations and ability to conform to the strict postoperative diet.

Surgical evaluation and discussion (anticipate at least two visits pre-op and as needed post-op): Candidate meets surgeon and is evaluated and educated for surgery.

Bariatric Board discussion: Monthly meeting at which members of the team come together to discuss candidates. If team members are in agreement and the candidate has met pre-op requirements surgery will be scheduled.

Pre-op education class: This is a mandatory class that all candidates must attended prior to surgery. We will review post- op guidelines, diet progression; potential complications and side effects of weight loss surgery and your hospital experience/role in recovery.

I live in the Buffalo, NY area. My doctor is affiliated with Buffalo General Hospital where I had it done.  I have Medicare and Medicaid.  Buffalo General is on High St. His phone number is: 716-859-3196. Hope this helps. Oops, almost forgot his name. Dr. Posner.

Hello! I am also in Buffalo, NY. and have Medicare and Medicaid. BGH has been named a Center of Excellence and my surgeon is Dr. Forbes from the Comprehensive Weight Loss Center. Their number is 859-1168. Good luck!

Hello, I'm going to saranac lake to Dr. Hill and what the medicad requirements are? If you could help me out that would be great thanks.

Hi I live in Bronx NY. My surgeons office is in Manhattan at Mount Sinai Hosp. center of excellence Tel 212 241 3309.  His name is Dr Subbash Kini, 6 month diet is required and a referral from your primary.

Dr Hills office in Saranac Lake take medicaid  all you need is a referral from your primary care doctor ... Adirondack Medical Center Bariatric Center 2233 State Route 86, Suite#2 Saranac Lake, NY 12983 518-897-2531

Philadelphia PA  HERE!!!!

About Our Program:     Bariatric Surgery Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Bariatric Surgery Program at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Program at Pennsylvania Hospital

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Buffalo General Hospital is excellent.  I had Dr Forbes too (she has left the program) and now I have Posner who I like even better!  They are a great, great team.   The nurses and nutritionist are kind and even the receptionist knows who you are when you call  :)

 

They accepted medicaid/Medicare after DR Panemangelore (affiliated with Caruana) ditched all his patients in the summer of 2007.