what does it take?????
Please I am trying to have surgery in Ohio with Medicare
I want to know if anyone was able to be accepted and have the surgery with a surgeon or group without a physician followed diet plan.
Or has anyone had the surgery anywhere in Ohio (willing to drive anywhere) with Medicare without hassle and in good time.
PLEASE anyone answer
Kimberly,
I operate on patients with Medicare all the time. It's very easy to get approved, actually, all you have to do is meet their requirements which are: 1) BMI requirements 2) you must have at least 1 comorbidity 3) you must have failed dietary attempts at weight loss (they don't specify physician-supervised)
You shouldn't have a problem. Give my office a call at 513.559.2545, we would be happy to help you if you don't mind driving to Cincy.
Good luck,
Dr. C
The Deaconess Surgical Weight Loss Center
Cincinnati, Ohio