Question:
Columbus Ohio-I need a new PCP who is WLS friendly in my area

I have been so unhappy with my previous PCP that I decided to drop him. Now is the hard part of finding one who is WLS friendly and supportive and someone I can feel comfortable with. I am 4 months post op and need to find one soon. If anyone in the Columbus Ohio area has any suggestions please let me know. My email [email protected] Thanks so much!    — kristen H. (posted on December 29, 2001)

December 29, 2001
These PCPs are members of the ASBS and were suggested by my insurance company: Phillip Price, (614) 228-0768 and Peter Muscarella, (614) 293-5815. They are general surgeons with bariatric experience. You might also want to check with your surgeon and ask him/her for a recommendation. I would think that you might want someone familar with the body functions and particulars of someone who has had GBS.
   — Diane P.

December 29, 2001
kristen, i would have emailed, but it's not working right now. both sean and i have been pleased w/ our PCP... it's vic tamaskar..out of metro west, by mt carmel. he's young and has a very open mind. i've been reading your posts and i'm going thru a lot of the same stuff!!!
   — Kim W.

December 29, 2001
Hi, Kristen. Holly R. Cronau, MD 614-293-2700, affiliated with OSU Rardin Family Practice Clinic on High Street in Columbus. Wonderful doctor, VERY highly thought of in the medical community. She's been my PCP for quite a while now, and was very supportive of my decision to have WLS.... Margie B
   — Marjorie B.

December 31, 2001
Hey Kristen!! Hope all is going well with you. My PCP is John Krupko. He has an office at St. Ann's. He's also an endocrinologist so he understands about how hard it is to lose weight. He's really nice and takes the time to listen to any problems you have. When I told him I was having my surgery in November, he was real interested and wants me to come to see him so he can check my thyroid to see if the weight loss has changed my need for medication. He also does blood work in his office and since Dr. Price's office doesnt do that, I just took my blood work orders to him and had him do the draw and send it to Dr. Price's office. Drop me an e-mail and let me know how your doing and if you plan on going to the support meeting on Monday.
   — Patty H.