Question:
WLS Friendly PCP in SF Bay/East County Area?

To follow up on my previous "PCP withdrew" post. I welcome any suggestions for WLS Friendly PCP in the SF Bay/Oakland area including Contra Costa County, Alameada County and South Bay. I have Blue Cross POS so I can see anyone in the network but will take all suggestions. Thanks much.    — susanje (posted on November 17, 2002)

November 17, 2002
Well my own PCP isn't exactly what you'd call WLS friendly... I've had to do a lot of convincing, so that wouldn't be the best bet... but I went to my first WLS support meeting a few weeks ago - someone siad their PCP - a Dr. De Montiero in Concord was very pro WLS. Also I read on someone's profile (argh, name slips my ind), that thier PCP a Dr. Damien Augustyn in SF was supportive of WLS and referred to Dr. Rabkin (I think I saw this on the patient forum of Dr. Rabkin under the insurance section). Good luck to you! Actually probably most doctors would be supportive if you explain the facts and your reasoning.
   — w8free

November 18, 2002
Hi, I don't know if San Jose is too far for you, but I love my PCP. He was and is very supportive of this surgery. His name is Dr. Hernan Casanovas. His office is located across the street from O'Connor Hospital. You will love his assistant, Linda. I currently have Aetna POS insurance and Dr. Casanovas is an in-network doctor. Hope this helps.
   — Jean B.

November 18, 2002
My PCP was GREAT! In fact she has had the surgery, DS with Dr. Rabkin. Here's her contact information - Dr. Maureen Flaherty 2300 Calfornia St., Ste 103 - San Francisco, CA 415/921-5762 - Best of luck in your search!
   — Kimberley D.