Dr. in Bellevue

Someone had wrote about a Dr in Bellevue but I can't find the post or remember the name. I just got WA State Medical because they have deided I can not work for the time being. I have heard Dr. Oh is a great Dr. but my sister had met him and advised that she did not feel he is the dr for me. Any other suggestions. I live in Enumclaw. My PCP has mentioned WLS and he is in Aunburn but said he did not know if they would pay for it. I want to call an office tomorrow to see if they can tell me if they would pay but I thought maybe someone here would know.

Dr David Lauter in Bellevue did my Lap RNY at Overlake. I highly recommend him! I haven't had any problems, and am very pleased with my weight loss. He does lap band, RNY , the sleeve , and revisions. Check out " Find a surgeon " above, and you can read other's reviews . I consulted with 3
surgeons, and I know I made the best choice for me. God luck to you! I am not sure about insurance but Kelli, his ofice manager is very knowledgable and helpful with insurance issues.

I believe it was my posting, also about Dr. Lauter. He is awesome, you should give him a call.

I talked to Kelli today and she is great. She said I cannot use their office but gave me a number to get more info. I was sad but... basically I would have to go to University of Washington. And, the state will not cover you except if you are a certain type of diabetic or if you have issues with major weight bearing joints. And, it has to require joint replacement. So, not sure I can get qualified now. I can't believe that they will put out so much money for other things but not make it more attainable especially being the Dr is saying I cannot work with the weight and that this is needed. We will see what happens! Thanks ladies!

Good luck to you. I'm sorry you cannot go to Dr. Lauter, he is great. I hope you find an answer and can have your surgery.

I had to look back at this post now that I have some news and also to look up the lady's name at Dr. Lauter's office that helped me so much. I want to call and update her. But, for the news... I will have to go to UW for it but it seems like if I do the 6 month porgram I should do fine in qualifying for it according to my PCP who is fab! I do have to submit a form to get approved to start the program but I am pretty excited and think I will try to get Dr. Oelschlager for my surgeon. I have already emailed him with info and ?s. I don't want anything to go wrong. As for my sister, it is fun to go with her to meet the plastic surgeoun and hear what he says so I have a lot to look forward to myself... lower body lift... 12000.00 oh my! I just can't wait to have my program approved so I can just start. Have to lose 5% so about 20 lbs and I know I can do that... Yay! Thanks everyone!

Were you not able to get onto Tricare?  Good luck, dear.  I hope you can get this straightened out and get the relief you need.