Question:
Does anyone know if Dr REHNKE OF ST. PETERSBURG FL operates on high BMI patients?

MY BMI IS 70 & I HAVE RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT SOME DOCTORS WON'T DO WLS ON HIGH BMI PATIENTS.ANYBODY KNOW ABOUT DR REHNKE?    — BONNIE G. (posted on August 13, 2001)

August 13, 2001
Hi Bonnie! From what I've heard Dr. Rehnke does do high BMI patients. But, to tell you the truth I haven't heard of Dr's not operating on patients with high BMI's...which would not shock me! Anyways, I live in Largo, fl and there is a wonderful dr. named Barry Haicken that has had super large patients. His waiting lists aren't that long at all(yet, but they're getting longer)! He's an excellent man and surgeon. I am posting this anonymously because I understand that Dr. Rehnke has MANY malpractice suits filed against him. People often complain that Palms of Pasadena where the surgery is performed is a "meat factory". At Haicken's support meetings, people often talk about considering Dr. Rehnke, but later switch to Murr, Haicken or others. Good luck in whomever you choose.
   — [Anonymous]

August 13, 2001
i went to dr rehnke and he was an excellent dr and not problems. he has never had any problems that i know of. it is taking a long time to get and appt with him. up to feb of 02. but so is all the others. i had my surgery at st pete general. it does not have to be at palms.
   — Heidi H.

August 13, 2001
I don't know anything about Dr. Rehnke but I do know about Dr. Murr. I had my initial appointment July 9th and was put totally at ease. The office staff is wonderful and Martha...the Bariatric coordinator is an Angel in disguise! I waited 9 months for the appointment but the wait was worth it. Check around and do your homework before making your decision...Good luck in your journey! You can e-mail me if you [email protected]
   — April W.