Question:
Need good caring wls - friendly pcp in Baltimore. MD. Please help!

Hi everyone, it's time for me to find another "pcp" because I don't feel comfortable around him anymore. It all began when I requested for a referral, for wls and he told me, that's for people who weigh 400-500lbs (frowning his face) at that time I weighed 290 but now 320. I replied strongly - NO IT IS NOT!!(he should not have frowned his face making me feel stupid) it is for people 100 or more lbs over weight. He was a "BUTT" then and a "BUTT" still, although I am approved. I don't won't him caring for me post-op. Thanx in advance. Baltimore, MD    — JUNE P. (posted on March 12, 2003)

March 12, 2003
hi June (love your name, I was born in June, were you?) and greetings from Charm City. I don't know where you are located in Baltimore, or what the limitations on your health insurance are, but my PCP is pretty good. She has referred me for WLS (you can read my progress on my profile; I've only just started my journey). I've been seeing her for more than 10 years and we've forged a respectable doctor/patient relationship. I'll be the first to admit that I'm not the easiest patient to deal with. She does not have a negative attitude toward obese patients. Anyway, her name is Dr. Sandra Hairston and she's at Wyman Park Medical Center, which is part of the Johns Hopkins health system. The number at the center is 410-338-3000. She's in Internal Medicine. Good luck!
   — Kasey

March 12, 2003
Hi June, I had my surgery done in Baltimore (John's Hopkins) but my PCP is in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Dennis Hannon. He is wonderful. I started out at your weight, he actually suggested I look into the surgery. I have been seeing him for 12 years. He takes the time to listen to his patients. He is a very caring, doctor and person. Good luck to you on your journey.
   — harleychick

March 12, 2003
THANK YOU, DANA, FOR YOUR COMMENT. AND, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! KASEY, FOR YOUR RESPONSE. I LIVE (NORTHEAST)CLOSE TO WYMAN PARK MED. CTR. ARE THERE ANY OTHER GOOD-CARING DOCTORS IN BALTO. MD., WHO ARE WLS - FRIENDLY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I JUST LOVE THIS WEBSITE, AND THE PEOPLE ON IT. GOTTA LOVE YA!
   — JUNE P.