Question:
Does anyone know of a weight loss friendly medical doctor in the NY/Long Island area

I was seeing my own doctor and when I told her I was considering having the surgery, she did not think it was a good idea. I just called my insurance company and they told me I would need a letter of medical necessity from my doctor. If you know of any doctors in the NY/Long Island area that are weight loss friendly, please let me know.    — Lisa N. (posted on August 9, 2002)

August 9, 2002
Lisa, I am sure you can find many doctors in this area that are WLS friendly. Personally, I would call around and ask them up front. However, I can also suggest my doctor. I have seen him for many years, so he was well aware of my history, but he was very supportive and offered to write a letter to my surgeon. He has struggled with his own battle with obesity, so maybe that's why. He is located on Stewart Avenue in Garden City, right off the Meadowbrook. He isn't exactly Mr. Personality, but there has been something I have always liked and I now have three friends and three family members who seem him as well. He is affiliated with Winthrop, LIJ, and I believe North Shore. If you email me directly, I will send you his info.
   — PaulaM

August 9, 2002
My doctor is very in favor of this...He never recommended me for it, I told him about it after I scheduled my surgery. His name is Dr Jesus Valadez @ Cornell Medical Assoc 212-746-7800.
   — heathercross

August 9, 2002
Lisa: I have a great endocrinologist in Manhattan who is very WLS friendly. Email me for his name and phone #.
   — dantevolta

August 9, 2002
Dr. Neil Soskel, Lynbrook, New York on Merrick Road
   — lisa G.