Question:
I need a Dr. in the Tulsa area that does the RNY self pay Please help!

I need to find A Dr. in Tulsa that excepts selfpay. Besides Dr. Gorspe he has a long waiting list. Please help!!!    — Angie H. (posted on November 2, 2001)

November 2, 2001
Hi, I had my surgery in september open rny with Dr. Mark Gibbs in Little Rock AR> I live in Missouri so I traveled a couple of hundred miles. I must tell you he is an awesome surgeon. NO complications what so ever and the best part is (I am self pay too) the cost for the entire surgery was 12,000 including hospital, surgeon and anesthesia. Baptist Medical has a package deal for gastric bypass for 6 nights (whether or not you use all 6) is 7,000. the surgeon is 3600 and the anesthesia is 800. I dont know if you are open to traveling down there but it was a great option for me. He has patients from that area a lot. His number is 501-227-9080 you will need to talk to Ashley, his nurse. Good luck
   — Michelle F.

November 3, 2001
There is a Dr Hanan in Oklahoma City (405) 235-3245 that is wonderful. He accepts self pay. Very good reputation. I waited to see him 2 weeks. His surgery wait is about 1 month. I did not end up using him though so I have no experience to share. I chose a doctor closer to home to make it more convienient for my family. GOOD LUCK!
   — [Anonymous]

November 3, 2001
Dr. Gorospe did my surgery on July 9. He was just starting to get the huge waiting list when I got my date in May. There is another doctor in Tulsa at St. Francis who has started doing the gastric bypasses. His name is Frank Mitchell. I am not sure of his number, but it will be in the phone book. I have had a couple of friends who have used him and they have been very pleased with his before, during and after care program. He has a support group on the fourth Tuesday of each month. E-mail me and I will give you the names of my friends who used Dr. Mitchell. I am sure they would be glad to talk to you. The wait time for a surgery date with Dr. Mitchell is not anywhere near the length of wait with Dr. Gorospe. I have met Dr. Mitchell and heard his presentation at his support group. He is very knowledgable of the procedures and willing to sit and answer questions for as long as you have them. His assisting surgeon, Steven Katsis and his nurses that are involved in his program also attend his meetings to help answer questions. Post ops are also there for questions. These meetings are not as large as Dr. Gorospe's support meetings, but they are growing each month. This has become such a popular surgery that I am sure the group will grow more and more with time. Good Luck in your search!
   — gina P.