Question:
Recommendation in San Antonio

Can anyone recommend a Gastroenterologist who is WLS friendly in San Antonio? Any of you who read my last question on 3/14 know that I may need a second doctor since my first one is not being cooperative and refuses to give clearance for the surgery. I do not want to waste my time with another doctor like her, so I thought I would see if anyone could recommend someone in San Antonio. Thanks a bunch!    — Dawn P. (posted on March 17, 2003)

March 17, 2003
If you have picked out a surgeon, you might call his office and see who he recommends. Any WLS surgeon should know of a gastroenterologist or two, who are supportive of the surgery. The surgeons sometimes have to work with the gastro docs on both pre and post op issues.
   — garw

March 17, 2003
Me again. My surgeon is in Houston, so his office does not have any recommendations here in San Antonio. They could recommend someone in Houston, but I would rather take care of this here so I do not have to travel anymore than already necessary. Thanks.
   — Dawn P.

March 17, 2003
hi dawn - i have a great dr. to recommend , but i am not sure about how he feels towards the surgery . but knowing him , he is okay with it . he took great care of my mother while she was his patient . i met and talked with him afew times and my mother and family loved him . his name is dr. joseph e. johnson (joe), he has offices on babcock,e.euclid, and madison oak . the # at the stone oak (madison oak) office is 545-2555 , it is worth a try . if you go to him , tell him the family of peggy zimmerman has nothing but utmost respect for him , he really is a good dr. good luck
   — patti G.