Question:
does anyone have a testimonial for dr. colleen kennedy in dallas tx

i am due to see a dr. colleen kennedy in dallas tx for a pain in my stomach area. the dr. that performed gastric bypass is not in contract with the insurance company i currently have. i am also wanting to know if there are any doctors in dallas tx that accepts aetna insurance as well as see other doctors patients (please provide dr. name/number). if dr. colleen kennedy can be found in the database please inform me where. any response is greatly appreciated!!!    — butterfly_37 (posted on April 8, 2008)

April 8, 2008
She is on this website and there are some comments about her and some references for you to contact. It looks like she got listed under New Orleans, LA rather than Dallas Tx in error. She might have just opened in Dallas. There were a lot of professionals that moved after catrina. Go to this link and check out trhe references. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+profile+Colleen+Kennedy+pjq.html You might have to cut and past it from here. Here is what a few Paitients had to say:m I met with Dr. Kennedy today (1/29/08) and I absolutely adored her! She made me feel totally at ease and comfortable. She was patient, answered all of my questions and motivated me to say the very least. She is very thorough and I found her easy to work with. So far so good! Also, Dr. Kennedy is actually located in Dallas, TX... despite what the location says. Here is her website: http://www.wlsdocs.com/ Posted on 01/31/2008-My first impression of Dr. Kennedy was this lady is crazy, but in a good way, she was very upbeat and positive and very informative. My impression never changed she has a very bubbly personality, and I don't, that was always constant. Her office staff was very nice, but not as friendly as she was but they got the job done and in the end that is all that matters. Unfortunately she is relocated at the beginning of August but if you can get in and get approved before then than go for it. My mom was so impressed with her that she actually has scheduled surgery with her at the end of June. Her aftercare is very conservative as far as the diet goes she really makes you go through all the stages at the alotted times because she wants to help your "pouch" heal as much as possible before... [Click here for more] you try heavy foods. She did go over all the risks with me before surgery but assured me she was going to be very careful. I think personally surgical competence has the highest degree of importance for me but a good bedside manner is important too. I would give Dr. Kennedy a 10 she is a surgical genious as far as I am concerned! I would recommend her to anyone! Posted on 05/11/2007-She was very open, honst and down to earth. She was compassionate, helpful and very supportive. I was very comfortable with Dr. Kennedy immediately. Her staff is good but not as open, willing to talk to me as she was. They were quick on the phone and not ready to give information. She made me realize that aftercare is very important and really a must to the help with the success of this tool. Yes the hospital offers a monthly aftercare support group. She was open and honest about the risk of surgery. I thought she was excellent, I look forward to her doing my surgery after it is hopefully approved soon. Posted on 03/17/2007
   — William (Bill) wmil

April 8, 2008
your insurance company should be able to tell you any and all doctors in your area that would be covered under your insurance. Have you tried going through them?
   — cjjordan

April 9, 2008
My surgeon, Dr Wade Barker is in Dallas, I also have Aetna insurance and he took mine. I know for a fact that he sees pts that have had surgery with other Drs because he does their revisions. His # is 972-270-4800, call his office and ask them. Good luck.
   — DEBI R.

April 9, 2008
bill, thank you very much for the information it has calmed my nerves! i will visit the website you provided, thanks again! cj, i did contact the insurance company and their response was to look under surgery for doctor's. (there is 179 doctors listed for surgery) i was not aware that if some doctors did not perform your gastric bypass surgery they will not see you. having an appointment with dr. kennedy has made me believe that there are some doctors who will see patients even if they did not perform the surgery...to me these doctors are the greatest especially when you have no control over the insurance companies or your doctor is not in contract with them!!! debi, thank you for dr. barker information i will add his name to me list to call! **i want to thank you all again for responding, take care!!
   — butterfly_37

April 11, 2008
I used James Davidson in Dallas, and they are wonderful. His office number is 214-265-7546. His office is at Presbyterian Hospital
   — Susan M.