Question:
Looking for WLS friendly PCP in San Jose, CA who accepts UHC

My surgeons office has given me several names of WLS friendly PCPs but they are a bit far for me, though I will try one of them if need be. I was hoping to try closer to home first, also realizng they will need to be In-Network for me. Thanks! Lynn    — Lynn W. (posted on November 27, 2002)

November 28, 2002
Hi! I don't know of one to recommend, but I know there is an active group in San Jose. I posted a question about UCSF (GRR where I am supposed to go). A kind lady wrote: "A bit off topic, but if you'd like to learn about duodenal switch, there are info meetings the first Saturday of every month at the San Jose Regional Medical Center. http://gr-ds.com. I'm extremely happy with DS and surgeon!". You might try going to the support group. When I went to the group for the doctor that I want to go to (Dr. Asbun), many people there were full of PCP suggestions. That might be very helpful. Also, I scanned the doctor pages - where patients write about their impressions of the doctor - well in looking at those and then people's profiles there were often comments about pro-WLS PCPs. That might be a good lead. Good Luck to you! - Elizabeth
   — w8free

December 2, 2002
Hi there, I don't know if my PCP takes your insurance, but you can contact his office. He is very supportive to WLS and I was referred to him last year by another person who had this surgery. His name is Dr. Hernan Casanovas, located across from O'Connor Hospital in San Jose. Good luck! Lap RNY - 1/8/02
   — Jean B.