Question:
There are no doctors in my area and I need to find one in the Midwest.

I have a fear of doctors and really need one that is exceptionally patient and kind.    — Carol H. (posted on November 23, 1999)

November 23, 1999
Hi , Carol I am not from the midwest, but was wondering if you clicked on your state, or neighboring states to see who was listed there. Maybe you could start with those people. Good Luck, In Christs love, Carin
   — C S.

November 23, 1999
Hi Carol: I thought I had already answered your question, but I don't see it. Anyway, I live only about an hour away from the Kansas City area, and I have chosen to go to Indianapolis, IN to have my surgery done. As far as I have been able to find, there are NO board-certified bariatric surgeons in all of the state of Kansas, and NONE (that I know about) in the Kansas City area in Missouri. The first answer was a good one: go the state of Missouri and find board-certified ones there. There is one in Columbia, Wentzvill, and St. Louis. Also, there is a reknown program at Iowa City, IA at the University of Iowa. My choice was made upon several logistic factors and also, reading the various remarks of patients regarding the various surgeons in the surrounding areas. For myself, I would not considered any surgeon other than a bariatric board-certified one. I know some surgeries have been performed in the KC area, but none by board-certified, to the best of my knowledge. If I am incorrect, someone, please let me know. Carol, if I can provide any assistance to you, email me at: [email protected] Good Luck in your quest!
   — Sandy C.

November 23, 1999
There are 6 board certified surgeons in Missouri. Go to www.asbs.org/index/shtml and follow the "road" for whatever state you want surgery in. They will tell you which doctors are members. Good luck.
   — [Anonymous]