Question:
Does anybody in Philadelphia really do the Duodenal Switch?

I already called two hospitals, and still waiting for them to call back, so in the meantime, is their anybody who knows for sure if there are surgeons in the city of Philadelphia that currently does the surgery?    — Ray8719 (posted on January 30, 2008)

January 30, 2008

   — Dina McBride

January 30, 2008
Hi, I am not sure in the city who does it, not many are as set up as the Barix clinic in Langhorne, they do it and Dr. F. Bonnini at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington. I know from experience that he is very good, the main hospital number is 215-481-2000 and just ask for his number from there. Hope that helps, neither is more than a 15-20 minute ride from the city and worth the trip. My sister had hers with Dr. Boninni and I had mine at Barix with Dr. Brader who is now in Lancaster. We are both at goal now. Best of luck to you.
   — noboat4u

January 30, 2008
Ray, I went Abbington Hospital and Dr. Bonanni offer the Duodenal switch to me, so I know he does the surgery. I didn't go with that but I heard of others from his office who had it done and love the results. This hospital was great and so is Dr B and Manny. I can't say enough about this hospital and Dr B. Good luck!
   — deborah R.

March 4, 2008
Dr. Peters in Scranton does the DS.
   — KRWaters