Dr Heaps Info. not that expensive and looks like good surgery does antone know more ?

Adrian J. Heap, M.D., F.A.C.S. Bariatric Center of Eastern Washington Welcome to our website. Please use the form on the right to contact the practice with any questions or consultation information. 30 years experience in weight loss surgery. Over 1500 performed Open procedures. All types performed over the years. Current procedure offered is for the co-morbidities and complications of obesity as well as being a primary operation for obesity. The operation is a vertical gastrectomy as in the duodenal switch with gastric ring along with selective resection of part of the food absorbing area of the small intestine. Weight loss profile is exceptionally good, on average 40% loss of excess weight within 6 months with continued weight loss for 1 year. 30 year surgical profile for Dr Heap. Mortality Rate 0.2% Complication Rate 4% Average length of stay: 2-4 days. Reconstructive plastic surgery post weight loss. Local support group plus E-mail contact available. Office contact: Joetta. More information by Phone for privacy reasons. Educational web-sites... www.duodenalswitch.com www.obesityhelp.com www.asbs.org Thank you for visiting! Phone: 509-943-8535 Fax: 509-946-4894 Cost estimates; As this procedure has a much lower complication rate and a higher patient satisfaction profile than the standard operations offered elsewhere special financial arrangements have been agreed upon for cash paying patients by myself, the hospital and anesthesia providers. Surgeon; $250 for consultation. $5000 for actual surgery. $250 for surgical assistant. Hospital; $8500 total package charge for all services assuming a 48 hour hospital stay, any length of stay in excess of this will be charged at cost only. Anesthesia; $1100. Motel charges for approximately 3-4 days post-op stay in the area $60 per day. Dr Heap will visit in the motel. Additional charges may be necessary for consultations depending on other health problems or for the management of severe co-morbidities if Dr. Heap feels it is appropriate. Total Package cost approx $15,100 for surgery and care in the US in a dedicated in-patient Bariatric hospital. Non participating provider with insurance companies. Patients responsible for full payment. Will work with Insurance for approvals and submit billings.