ANY docs in SC accepting NEW patients with SC MEDICAID????

Hi I am new here & am interested in finding a physician in SC accepting NEW patients with MEDICAID at this time. Any help would be really appriciated!! Thanks guys!!!

Hi Kristin!!! I don't know of any docs in your area....but I just want to say hi and welcome to the board!!! I hope you get things worked out for you! You can always count of the this board for support Melissa

Well Kristin, A BIG SC Forum WELCOME to ya!!! I'm glad you dropped by Are you willing to travel, or are you looking specifically in your area? Tonya

Is Doctor Balder accepting new patients with Medicaid???

I am pretty sure MUSC in Charleston takes Medicaid patients.

Ok, my Medicaid will cover me ANYWHERE in SC & I think right into the EDGE of NC. I am trying to find one as close to me as possible, but I will travel if needed. I know a lot of Dr.'s say they accept it but they won't accept NEW patients. ( ) I guess if I can get a list of Drs. who will take it I will start calling. If you have ideas I am all ears!!!!

Welcome to the boards, I am sort of a newbie too but these ladies are awesome!!! Good luck with your search! Patti

Hey Kristin, I wanted to make sure my information was correct before responding to this. Dr. Ross in Spartanburg (Regional Surgical Weight Loss Service), does accept medicare and medicaid and new patients. You can call Dianne Smith, the program coordinator at 864-560-6935 for any other details that you may need. I know it isn't particularly close to you, but he did my surgery and is very good....and a vary caring doctor. Hope you can get things going soon!! Hugs, Dianne

Hi Kristin, I currently live in Columbia, SC...which isn't too far from you. I am seeing Dr. Givens who is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center & the South Carolina Obesity Center. There are two other doctores in this office as well. You can get more info on them by checking out www.scobesity.com. From here you can get contact info and see if they are accepting new patients. I'm sure that they are, they hold a seminar once a month and from that get several new patients. Good luck! ~Jessica