Primary Care Physician

Hi Everyone, I am just starting to get going with the gastric bypass process, My previous primary care doctor is not covered by my new insurance and I am looking for another. The task is a little daunting. If anyone has any suggestions of a physician that is great and very encouraging about the surgery please let me know. Thanks so much for your help Danielle

Danielle: I notice you are from the SLC area but probably want to go to someone in the same area where you are. I live in West Jordan and go to a clinc called Jordan Meadows about 3354 West and 7800 South. 282-2677. I see a PA (Physician Assistant by the name of Jackie Fonua) she is the sister to a friend of mine and I have been going to her for about 10 years. When I decided to checkout having GBP surgery she recomended I check it out and recognize the risks involved but was and still is one of my Major Supporters. She was very cooperative in providing the medical records required by the Surgeon's office and the insurance company. I know they accept alot of insurance plans but you can call them and your insurance company to determine if it's a fit. Just as important to me would be to make an appointment just to decide if you think you would like her both as a person and in caring for your medical needs. If I were looking for a PCP given the surgery I've had I would probably contact the office of the Surgeon who was going to do the GBP surgery and ask for a recomendation.... I know my surgeon would have some suggestions of PCP who they have found to be good to work with the GBP patients. Good luck in your search, Marva