Dr. Shin/Medabolix?

Hi all, I am in search of a new surgeon. I was working with Dr. Mark Johnson in Morgantown and had just completed my consult, upper GI, gallbladder ultrasound, psych eval & nutrition consult when I learned that because of the whole malpractice mess of this state he will no longer be doing any bariatric surgeries. I have 2 more months to go on my medically supervised diet before I can submit for ins. approval and therefore did not yet have a surgery date. I was devasted when I got the news yesterday. Dr. Johnson's office referred me to 2 surgeons in Pittsburgh, but my insurance will only cover 50% if you go out of state/network and when I called both of their offices, I am looking at having to wait a year or more before having my surgery. It would be like starting all over again! Would anyone mind sharing their experience with Dr. Robert Shin? Or other surgeons in WV? I am not interested in having the surgery done at WVU. I can't believe I'm in this situation. It was bad enough that my insurance changed their requirements in May, now this. I only pray that I do not get denied by the ins. company. Thanks for your help! Mary Ellen

Hi Mary Ellen, Dr. Shin did my Lap RNY in 9/03 and I am doing very good, feel so much better. Down 85lbs. Dr. Shin is great! A very caring and loving person. I recommend him and Dr. Stickler at Medabolix.com to everyone. Good luck with whoever you may choose. Marlene

Dr. Shin done my Lap RNY. He is a wonderful doctor and person. I feel very comfortable with him. He is the most caring doctor I have ever been to. My husband and father was also impressed with him after surgery when he came to talk witht them. The staff at Medabolix has been wonderful also! Feel free to email me and I will answer all the questions I can!

Thanks for your replies!! I got an appt with Dr. Shin for Sept. 20th, so will see how things go at that time. Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen, Hi there, I wanted to let you know that I had to change surgeons myself. I choose to go with Dr. Shin and I have NO REGRETS he is wonderful. Very caring doctor. The staff at this office is wonderful as well. You could not ask for a better staff of nurses at the hospital. I feel that you will be in good hands if you choose to go with Dr. Shin. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Thanks Tami. It's helpful to hear other's experiences...I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my post. Mary Ellen