Kingsport Surgeon

Has anyone used Dr. Jeffery R Kappa , 914 Broad St #2-A, , ,KINGSPORT, TN 37660? He isn't registered on here but his was one of the names the Health-Team sent to me. I have never heard of him and hesitate making an appointment with an unknown. Any ideas how I can check his record?

I haven't met him, but I did receive their paperwork in the mail for the Wellness clinic. When reading it, I discovered he will not in know way do surgery on anyone who smokes, or has in the past. He will do blood work just before surgery to make sure. From what I have heard and read, nicotine never leaves the blood system. So be carefull there, that could also be why none of us have heard of him. There's surgeons in Elizabethton, and Johnson City that I have met and would welcome it if they would do my surgery but they won't as I'm high risk. Best of luck to you, Kathy

Kathy..this is a really stupid question, cause I think I already know the answer...But..just how serious is it if you are a smoker, and have the surgery? My surgery is scheduled for July 12..and I have not given up smoking... Thanks ... Kathy W.

The doctors who will not do the surgery if you are a smoker feel that any surgery of any kind is not good on a smoker because of the higher risk of blood clots to the lungs and/or breathing problems while knocked out. However, the nicotene does leave the blood stream and the doctor will let you know how long you have to be smoke free for that to happen. Dr. Husted is my doctor and he also requires smokers to quit (and he checks their blood on surgery day).

I have never had surgery by him , but he is a very nice man. He seemed very confident and friendly. Good Luck and God Bless, Danielle 6 days and counting!

I am a nurse working in Bristol, I do not know anything about this dr, I had my surgery in JC and I am also familiar with the Dr in Bristol ( he only does open that is why I did not choose him but he is a GREAT Dr) if you want info email me.... Rebecca also you can go to the loacal msg board Im sure someone there has had surgery by Dr Kappa, email me and Ill send you the link as well. Rebecca

Thank you all for answering. I have decided, after much research, that I do want the lap-band. Do either of you have it? I have read each of your inspiring profiles and feel that I know each of you now. I will continue to check on your progress.