Question:
Anyone know about Dr. Rabkin in San Fransisco, California?

I have checked the list of surgeon here and also the library. I found him in www.duodenalswitch.com but would like to hear peoples thoughts on him from this site. Thanks!    — Melissa T. (posted on September 10, 2001)

September 13, 2001
When I first began my search for a surgeon, I started out with Dr. Rabkin's office. It did not take long for me to switch to Dr. Keshishian, who will be doing my DS surgery in October.<P> Why? It is nearly impossible to get in touch with anyone in the office. You do not get a person answering the phone, you get a voice mail and need to leave a message. Dr. Rabkin asks for a fairly large amount of money up front, even if you have insurance. I have heard that you wait hours in his office before being seen. I have also heard that if you have insurance problems, you are encouraged to deal with it yourself.<P> Dr. Keshishian is a very good, excellent surgeon and his staff is very helpful. His program fee is $2000.00 vs Dr. Rabkins $3000.00 +.
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