Question:
need to find a surgeon in the South East with experience

I live in northwest alabama-----looking to find a highly skilled surgeon in alabama------mississippi------tennessee area------can anyone please help-------most surgeons i can find have very little data concerning lap band since it appears to be a recent advent in this area...i weight 407 pounds and am a high risk due to CHF---therefore wish to find a doc who has dealt with really big folks before----Thanks    — Larry V. (posted on September 17, 2003)

September 16, 2003
I've heard good things about Dr. Freeman in Anniston. I've heard that he actually had the surgery himself, which adds another dimension to his care. If you care to come to Georgia, I used Dr. Ryland Scott in Rome. He is new to the Rome area, originally from the University of Virginia hospital. He is awesome and highly skilled in advanced laproscopy. Good luck to you!
   — Denise B.

September 16, 2003
Dr. J.K. Champion of Marietta, GA, is one of the founders of today's advanced laparascopic WLS techniques, having over 1500 surgeries to his credit. He routinely performs lap WLS on patients weighing greater than 500 lbs. His web site is www.drchampion.com.....and telephone number to request a packet of information is (770)425-5525. Five of us in our family, with weights ranging from 275-406 lbs. have had lap RNY surgeries with this exquisite surgeon and could not recommend him more highly. Folks come to him from all over the US and Canada; he has a large number of Alabama patients with several active support groups in that state. Feel free to email me privately for more information. Best wishes!
   — Diana T.

September 16, 2003
There are two excellent surgeons in Jacksonville Fl. Dr. Hosien Yasrebi and my own surgeon, Dr. David Sooriash. Both are very good and highly recommended.
   — Tawnda C.

September 16, 2003
How far are you from Pensacola.Dr. Nye is a great surgeon and we now have a new bariatric center here
   — Bobbie D.

September 17, 2003
I would highly reccommend Dr. Freeman in Anniston, AL. He did my lap RNY on 5/5/03. He has had the surgery himself and is very open about his experiences. There are few surgeons that can understand what we go through, but Dr. Freeman can.
   — Wendy S.

September 17, 2003
I agree about Dr. Champion. You can read his stats on his web site. He just did my surgery. I couldn't find a more impressive backround than his.
   — vroommm

September 17, 2003
Would you consider Jupiter, Florida? Dr Jefferson Vaughan is a wonderful surgeon!!! Not only does he use the VISTA medical equipment (same as Carnie Wilson) but he also TRAINS other surgeons, as well. You can visit his website: www.surgicalweightcontrol.com. I promise, you won't be sorry with Dr Vaughan!!
   — Kelly L.