Anyone able to recommend a good Fl doc? .. and..

I would love to find a really good doc here in Fl.. However, if you just love your doc and he/she will do an online consult if in another state please send me their information. I have already spoke to Dr. S in Mexico and I am still on the fence about going out of the country..

Thanks so much!!

Not sure what all you want to have done, but Dr. Da Cruz in Costa Rica priced a breast lift and arm lift at 5500.00 to be done in the hospital and includes a one night hospital stay and all pre-op testing. I think he want's a person to stay ten days, and the recovery ranch that I am using here in Costa Rica is 85.00 a night (includes all transportation and meals).

My surgeon, Dr. Lev priced a tummy tuck at 5500.00 if done at the clinic. He's an excellent surgeon, and specializes in facial work. I'm here in Costa Rica now recovering from a facelift.

While there are other surgeons here, I would only recommend Dr. Lev or Dr. Da Cruz. I've been here seven days, and see people coming and going who have used various surgeons. The two that I mention are friends, and they both have great reputations for doing goo work, and also for taking care of patients after their surgeries, including any revisional work that needs to be done.

Going out of the country is certainly not for everyone, but I've had a great experience here. There are lots of great doctors in Florida, though, so maybe someone will recommend someone to you so that you can stay close to home. Best of luck!

Justlooktoo,

Congrats on your recent surgery =) If I do go out of the country I would probaly go see Dr. S in Mexico. But right now I am really trying to stay in the states due to having small children and such. I am not ruling it out though, just trying to weigh all the options, it is truly over whelming.

What I am finding right now are so many docs that do "nice" work on a person that has lost weight but not massive weight loss and they either don't want to work on my body or its like they are guessing at what to do.. or they are very qualified and cost 11k-16k for one portion. I won't give up though!

Thanks so much,
Shannon

Shannon,

I totally understand how difficult it is to find a surgeon. Once you do find the right one, you will know it immediately. It's especially difficult when you are looking for a good price, but there are indeed many good and even great surgeons who are cost less than some of the more well-known.

There are a couple of surgeons here in Costa Rica who specialize in weigh loss patients. One lady here at the ranch lost 180 pounds after bypass, and she just had a tummy tuck (looks AMAZING), arms, face and neck (though not as detailed as the facial work I had done), lipo of the waist, fat injections to the butt, and some other procedure. All of that for just under 15,000. Not sure if that includes her stay here at the ranch or not. I like the Costa Rican surgeons because most of the work out of one of two really nice hospitals here.

Anyway, there ARE options, so just keep looking and one will come your way. Best of luck!

 I highly recommend Dr Bernard Shuster in Hollywood, FL.  I had my arms and breasts done in Jan of 2011, my face in June of 2011 and just had a lower body lift 4 weeks ago.  He is amazing.  I am so happy with everything.  He is professional yet friendly.  He is very easy to talk to.  I am usually nervous around doctors - shy - but he puts you right at ease - which is amazing as he is quite handsome - wonderful smile.  He does not charge for consults and tells you like it is.  He will not promise what he cannot deliver.  He has you come back for lots of post op visits - wants to be sure you are healing properly.  He is very aware of nutritional challenges that bariatric patients have.  His staff is incredible too - respond promptly to emails and phone calls - no question too big or too small.  Definitely contact him for a consult before you decide.  You will not regret it!

Tropicshel,

I have talked with Dr. Shuster. He is a  very nice doctor. Sadly I can't really afford him at this time. He will charge me a little over 11k just to remove my pannus before doing any other stages. Granted, I have a lot of skin to work with my that price is way out of range at this time. I will say that I wished I could afford him! He was very easy to talk to and I feel like he would have done a great job. Thanks for responding!

I just had my BL/BA done by Dr. Alan Durkin in Vero Beach 3 weeks ago. He did a great job! He's got a surgical suite in his facility. I had the option of staying there overnight or having a nurse come home with me. I opted to stay. I was the only patient that night and was very pleased with the whole experience. He had gotten sick prior to my consultation and offered to do the consult by Skype. I waited a few days and saw him in the office instead. I figured it was best for him to see in person what he'd be dealing with. But since you are a few hours away, it might be an option for you. His staff is great and I've never waited more than a few minutes for any appointment, even when I arrive 1/2 hour early. I may have paid more than some of the people I've read about on here, but he came highly recommended by my bariatric surgeon and I felt immediately comfortable with him when I did meet him. If I remember correctly, the quote I got for the Circumferential LBL was in the $8k range. I didn't want to take a medical leave and only had a few VAC days, so I just did the BL/BA for now. Once my car is paid off and my VAC builds back up, I'm going back to get the LBL done.

Here's his website/contact info:
http://www.ffbeckermd.com/Dr-Alan-Durkin-Plastic-Surgeon-Vero-Beach.html

edit: I forgot to mention that they are very accommodating to your schedule...my appointment was at 6pm, and he took his time.  I was probably there 1-1/2 hours.