looking for a ds surgeon

brandy9776
on 1/5/10 5:56 am - Rural Retreat , VA
I'm hoping someone can help me. I am looking for a good ds surgeon in florida for my mom. She has Medicare/Medicaid. I want an experiance dr. My mother and I finally settled on the ds, now we just have to find us a good ds surgeon. Thank you guys so  much for any information you have.

Brandy

 SW: 318  CW: 315  GW: 165

Surgery Date: Aug. 5, 2014 with Dr. Ranjan Sudan

 

 

 

 

 

 

hope.cuesta
on 1/5/10 6:20 am - Miami Beach, FL
Dr Keith Kim in Florida Hospital Celebration.  I had the RNY done on 12/15, Dr Kim and his staff is just great.  Go under forums "florida" and see other reviews for him.  I highly recommend him.
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MSW will not settle
on 1/5/10 8:51 am
US Bariatrics.  I do not know what % of this practice is ds or if they accept medicaid.  Its on the OH profile but not on the website.  The website is incomplete and the links don't always work.  Calling is your best bet.  Ask for the insurance specialist.  In St Augustine it was Christina this time last year. Good luck to you. 


Central Florida

U.S. Bariatric, Central Florida


Complete Calendar of U.S. Bariatric events in our Central Florida Office

Address

7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd, Suite 327

Orlando, Fl 32810

Tel:  407.895.8008
Fax:  407.895.8007

Directions 

From the South
Take I-4 to Exit 74 A Sandlake Commons. 1 block west of I-4 turn South on Turkey Lake Road. Travel South until Sandlake Commons Blvd. We are located in 7300 Building A, Suite 327. 

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St. Augustine

U.S. Bariatric, St. Augustine is located at Flagler Hospital 

Complete Calendar of U.S. Bariatric events in our St. Augustine office

 

Address

300 Health Park Blvd, Suite 5002
St. Augustine, FL  32086

Tel:  904.819.5861
Fax:  904.819.5862

Directions

FROM THE NORTH:
Start out going SOUTH on I-95. Take the SR-207 N exit - Exit 311- toward St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach/Anastasia State Park.  Turn LEFT onto FL-207 N. Turn RIGHT onto FL-312 E. Turn RIGHT onto US-1 SOUTH. Turn LEFT onto HEALTH PARK BLVD. End at 400 HEALTH PARK BLVD, ST Augustine, FL  32086-5784

FROM THE WEST:
Take Interstate 10 to Jacksonville and merge into I-95 S. Take the SR-207 N exit - Exit 311- toward St. Augustine/St. Augustine Beach/Anastasia State Park. Turn RIGHT ont FL-207 N. Turn RIGHT onto FL-312 E.  Turn RIGHT onto US-1 S.  Turn LEFT onto HEALTH PARK BLVD. End at 400 HEALTH PARK BLVD, St. Augustine, FL 32086-5784


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Ft. Lauderdale

U.S. Bariatric, Ft. Lauderdale is in walking distance to Holy Cross Hospital

Complete Calendar of U.S. Bariatric events in our Ft. Lauderdale office

Address

4800 Northeast 20th Terrace, Suite 303
Ft. Lauderdale, FL  33308

Tel:  954.351.7770
Tel:  800.592.7546
Fax:  954.351.7181

Directions 

Take Commercial Blvd to US-1 Federal Highway. Turn RIGHT/SOUTH onto US-1/Federal Highway and travel .5 miles. U.S> Bariatric is located on your RIGHT in the 4800 Building, Suite 303 and Holy Cross Hospital is located on the RIGHT side of US-1/Federal Highway, just past the office.

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wings
on 1/5/10 8:42 pm - Fort Myers Beach , FL
At this time there is no DS surgeons in Florida that is why I traveled to NJ and had Dr. Greenbaum do my DS and he take Medicare. 

I am 2-wks post-op and so happy with my choice.  While I was in the hospital I was amazed at the RNY to DS revisions that were being done.  Thank God I did my research and made a decision that fits my life. 

I was a lap band to DS revision. 

I know that the travel was a bit pricey but I beleive I made the right choice. 

Wings
mylittleblackdress
on 1/6/10 6:39 am - FL
Hi!  As Wings said there are no DS surgeons in Fl despite what Fl WLS doctors/centers may tell you.  There seems to be a lot of bait-and-switch when it comes to this surgery as the DS vets will tell you. 

I, too, have been on the search for a top-notch DS surgeon.  I have been in communication with Dr. Marchesini in Brazil who has been extremely helpful and very informative.  His rates are reasonable and he comes very highly recommended by several Florida DSers I met at a support group.  I have not made my final decision yet, but I am very impressed by Dr. M. thus far.

You may want to post your question on the DS surgical forum where you will get a lot more recommendations for surgeons. 

Good luck in your search!
Lisa
brandy9776
on 1/6/10 6:56 am - Rural Retreat , VA
Thank you guys so much for all the information. We both decided to check in with Dr. Smith in Marrietta, GA. I checked out his website and I like what I have read so far....I will be calling them tomorrow...I have to get on the ball with this so that my mom can get this surgery done ASAP!! Thanks again for all the info you guys provided for me...Take care!

Brandy 

 SW: 318  CW: 315  GW: 165

Surgery Date: Aug. 5, 2014 with Dr. Ranjan Sudan

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redhaired
on 1/11/10 1:28 pm - Mouseville, FL
As I understand it Dr. Smith has one pay the surgical fee upfront and then will refund the portion that is paid by Medicare.  I am not sure if he has a program fee.  But, the medicare reimbursement rate is rather low.  I would be happy to look and see what Medicare paid for my husband's surgery.   Remember the reimbursement is based on the allowable charge as determined by insurance -- not on what the surgeon charges. 

My husband went to Omaha and had DS surgery with Dr. Anthone.  He and Methodist Hospital have the Center of Excellence designation and do not charge any upfront or program fees.  I had my DS three and half years ago with Dr. Anthone and I could not be happier.

  

 

 

nanamickey
on 1/8/10 7:36 am

Dr. Kim does not do the DS surgery. Nor does U.S. Baritric. I was told by their nurse he no longer does the DS, has not for years.
There are no Drs. in Fl. that do the DS. You have to go out of state for this surgery.
Look on the DS forum and they will direct you.
 Be sure that you go to a Drs that is a Center of  Excellence. Tell here to start a 6 months diet with her primary care Dr. and be sure to go every month about the same time. and also that he will send a letter of neccisity.
Dr. Kim and Dr. Marema(US Bariatice are both a center of excellence.
Wishing you well on you journey.

Kathy34715
on 1/13/10 5:37 am - Clermont, FL

I just got off the phone with Dr Hoddinott's office in Ocala.  I was assured that DS is his PREFERRED surgery for WLS.  I'm excited and plan on going in next week to meet him.

Kathy

fluxie
on 1/25/10 2:33 am - Orlando, FL
How did your appointment go? and do you have any information if he does the DS and accepts Medicaid??
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