Question:
I need a surgeon, in OK, who takes Vocational Rehabilitation?

i have been approved for surgery and funding through my states(OK) department of vocational rehabilitation. noone in my state has done it this way so there are few connection. they are having trouble locationg a surgeon who will do this for the rate they are willing to pay. i am willing to travel out of state. if anyone can help me at all, i would greatly appreciate it. thank you for your time    — LaKeAffy (posted on January 17, 2002)

January 16, 2002
Try going to find a peer on this site. Then check profiles and look at surgeons names and their profiles for a complete list of surgeons in your area and surrounding states. Curious how much $ are they willing to pay? Will they cover your travel expenses? It would be nice if your profile were public.
   — bob-haller

January 16, 2002
Just yesterday on GMA, there were twin sisters from Oklahoma that were having trouble getting medicaid to cover the expense. There are doctors from the Physician's Hospital of Oklahoma who are going to perform their surgeries for free. Maybe they would be willing to accept the vocational rehab payment? Here is the page about that situation. http://abcnews.go.com/sections/GMA/GoodMorningAmerica/GMA020116Twins_obesity_surgery.htmlpayment for yours? Here's is the page about that situation. Hope this helps. Shelley
   — Shelley.

January 17, 2002
Dr. Warnock in Wichita Falls is a great doctor. You might contact his office and talk to them about it.
   — blank first name B.

January 18, 2002
From Chickasha, Oklahoma...I used Dr. Linda Johnson at Southern Plains Medical Center (405)224-8111. I do not know about being with the rehabilation part, but she is an awesome caring doctor, and I guarante she genuinely cares about her patients. Good Luck!
   — [Anonymous]

January 22, 2002
Dr. Gorospe in Ok has done hundreds of rny's.
   — cindy Q.

January 22, 2002
I agree with the last poster, Dr. Gorospe in Tulsa, OK has done hundreds of these surgeries, as a matter of fact he is doing mine on Jan. 29. I'm both scared and excited, but I know my health will improve. In a support group meeting, I did hear it mentioned about vocational rehabilitation. Good luck in whatever you decide.
   — [Anonymous]