Question:
Wanted: Milwaukee PCP

I am looking for a PCP in Milwaukee that is supportive of WLS. My current PCP is not. I have decided to have DS by Dr. Marchsini in Brazil since I am a self-pay. But, I need a PCP here in Milwaukee for my pre-op tests and post-op follow-ups. I was hoping that someone in the area who has had WLS could recommend someone to me. Thanks for your attention! JW    — jennawoods (posted on May 28, 2006)

May 28, 2006
Hey Jennifer, My doctor in Bogota. Colombia did all my pre-op test the day before surgery. My general practioner is my follow-up doctor. She emails my doctor in Bogota to make sure that all my test results look good. :angel: Sonya
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May 28, 2006
Jennifer, many surgeons will do the pre-op lab the same day or one day prior to surgery. The only down fall to that is if there is a problem with your labs. You'll be stuck in Brazil when you could have at least had a few days to get any discrepancies corrected. Since you are "self pay", is there a reason you aren't doing your WLS here? I was self pay and my surgeon was here in Washington DC - a fine doctor AND gentleman! Good luck! Sherry
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May 29, 2006
Thank you for your responses. I am really hoping that someone in the Milwaukee, WI area responds with a referral as well. Sherry, you ask why I am going to Brazil versus self-pay here for my DS. The answer is simple for me -- $25,000 less for the same surgery. And most importantly, it being performed by someone that has done several hundred of these procedures versus a Dr. that has done fewer than 20. Thanks for your posts :)
   — jennawoods

June 12, 2006
Hi I have Dr David Munoz at Lake Shore Medical Clinic. He has been very supportive of my WLS. He did all my preop testing and history & physicals even though I used a surgeon at All Saint's in Racine. It all went rather smoothly. He has had 2 other patients who had WLS and were successful. He is funny because he is so happy & amazed at my progress. His nurse is Maryann. 414-762-7270 is his South Milwaukee Office number. Good luck, let me know how everything goes. Cathy
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