Question:
We are relocating to Whiteman,AFB MO. Has anyone had WLS while stationed at this base

I am looking for a Dr in the Whiteman AFB area that accepts Tricare Prime. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank You    — Jillisa R. (posted on February 17, 2004)

February 16, 2004
My Surgeon is located in Sedalia, Mo. Dr. Philip Hornbostel. He has had several patients from Whiteman AFB. He is a very kind and understanding Dr. I would recommend him all the way!
   — Sheryl W.

February 16, 2004
hi! if you are relocating to a different tricare region you have to start the whole process over :( then if your approved to see a surgeon then you will have to call tricare and see if you have to go to a military hospital or if you can see an in network doctor. just because a doctor takes tricare doesn't mean tricare uses them for certian surgeries. if tricare says you can see a network doctor then they will give you a list of doctors to go by.if you have already been approved to see a surgeon maybe you could call whatever region that whiteman is in and ask them if you can just switch your info over so you don't have to start the whole process over from the begining. you can go to the tricare website and it will give you the numbers for the different regions. it will be automated so and will ask you to put in your area code....put in an area code for whiteman. best of luck!
   — franbvan

February 17, 2004
Hi Jillisa, I too had surgery with Dr.Hornbostel in Sedalia, Missouri. That is about 30 minutes from Whiteman AFB. I also have Tricare Prime. Dr. Hornbostel is the absolute best! I just cannot say enough about him. My husband and I are stationed on Richards-Gebaur AFB in Kansas City. Please email me if I can help you with any questions you might have! God Bless! :)
   — EHarding