In-Network Aetna Surgeon...Help!

Hello, My name is Jill, and I live in Monmouth County, NJ. I have finally made the decison to have weight loss surgery after a long battle with my weight, and I need your help.... I am looking for a bariatric surgeon that is an in-network Aetna participant. I am not getting much help from Aetna, so any advice would be appreciated. Thank you! Jill

Hi Jill, I just had the Lap Band done on 4/25. I also have Aetna and live in Monmouth County. My surgeon was Dr. Iannace from Hackensack. A bit of a ride but worth it. He is in the Aetna network.

hi jill my husband and i are using Matt Kirkland in Phila - i have aetna and he is in network -- did you already go thru your PCP and do a 6 month dr supervised diet?? and aetna will also ask for 2 years of office notes on obesity -- the 6 month diet was over in no time -- it sounded daunting at first but i made it -- my paperwork just went into aetna hopefully yesterday good luck Roberta

jill, I have aetna hmo and I live in mercer county. I'm going through Fares surgical associates. Their office is at One AAA Drive, Suite 201 Hamilton, nj 08691 (609)585-1400 www.obesitysurgery.md It's real easy to get there it's right on Rt.130 N LOTS OF LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Jill, My surgeon is Dr. Bilof. He's in West Orange. He is absolutely wonderful. 973-325-9779.

Hi Jill, I have Aetna HMO and used Dr. Fares in Mercer County as well. I love the group. Robin

Hi Everyone! Thank you so much everyone for your responses!! I really appreciate the fact that people are actually NICE out there!!! I have made up my mind that this is right for me....my primary care doctor is very supportive and can supply "years" of obesity notes. I hope that Aetna will approve..that seems to be half the battle. Also, now that I've made up my mind, I want a surgery date like yesterday!!! I will keep you posted as to the status of things. PS. Has anyone heard of Dr. Ballyntine in Hackensack? He was another recommendation, and is in the Aetna network???? I welcome any and all comments. please! Jill

drs pomp,dakin, at ny presbyterian, and dr roslind in NYC are also in net for Aetna, and they also do the DS, as well and teach the others how to do the rny and lap band surgery at cornell and columbia medical schools.