Question:
I am 6'2

I live in the panhandle of Florida and am having trouble finding a surgeon who has the experience with patients my size...any and all info will be appreciated...thanks    — David W. (posted on November 25, 2002)

November 25, 2002
Hi David. I live in South Florida but my surgeon here has no hesitations on operating on me and it looks like our BMIs are close. If you can make it down here, he's worth the trip. Many of his patients are out-of-towners and they do take your insurance. He is Dr Rosenthal at Cleveland Clinic of Florida. Copy and paste this url in your browser to view other patient comments on him from this website: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/mdcomments.php?N=965692191 and if you have any questions you can call them toll free at 1-877-463-2010. Good luck to you.
   — thumpiez

November 26, 2002
If you dont mind traveling a little, My bmi was 66 and My doctor had no problems doing surgery on me His name is Dr.Rehnke he takes most insurances hes located in pasedena,fl which is not far from St.Petersburg,fl his phone number is 727-344-0640. His web address is www.obesitynomorefl.com I hope this helps. Let me know if you use him. He's a great doctor. He also has support groups once a month.
   — qtalleycat68

November 26, 2002
Hello! I had my surgery with Dr. English @ Florida Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale. A lot of patients have traveled from all over to use the surgeons here (Dr. Carisquilla, English and Esposito. They have done patients with higher BMI's then yours and they have managed to do it laproscopically. Give their office a call @ 954 739 5531 GOOD LUCK with your journey! :)
   — Ilene M.

November 26, 2002
Two others in South Fl. (Ft. Lauderdale) you might want to consider if you're willing to travel: Dr. Norman Samuels (my surgeon) and Dr. Robert Marema. Both have excellent reputations.
   — Arlene S.