New to Tulsa, new to insurance (Community Care). Have a question

My new insurance carrier is an HMO (Ugh!) but it states that WLS is an option if approved by my Primary Care Physican and medically necessary. Has anyone here used Community Care and if so, who was your Primary Care Physician? I'm seeing mine on Monday, for the first time....but I would like to have another name as a backup, just in case mine is not WLS-friendly. Thanks! Jo

Hi. Welcome to Tulsa. I,too, am looking for a primary care provider who is wls friendly.But I can tell you that I went to Dr. Daniel Studdard and he is NOT wls friendly.He thinks it is only necassary if you are on your deathbed.Good luck in finding one.I am going to post a message asking for a primary care provider on this board. Jus****ch the replies and that may help you.Again,welcome to Tulsa.If you need anything, feel free to email me privately.