Question:
I am looking for a surgeon in Alaska.

I am living in Alaska and I am looking for a surgeon in Alaska. My husband is in the Military and our insurance will pay operation. Any help would be great. Thanks    — Susan F. (posted on October 22, 1999)

October 22, 1999
Hi sweetie, i read your letter and let me tell you do not let a doctor in alaska do it. I've been in alaska 30+ years and alaska is not up to date with these kinds of surgeries. You can sense your military have your doctor ask for another doctor to do it. Like in Seattle Virginian Masson or Bellflower with Dr. Fobi. Have you done alot of research on what kind of surgery you want. THere are several. If you need anymore help you can email me at [email protected]. I will do all i can. Ok Linda
   — linda R.

October 22, 1999
Hi, We are military up here at Ft. Richardson. There are two surgeons at the Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage. You will need to go to your Primary Care Manager to get a referrel, then they will refer you to the surgical clinic up here. My 1st appt.with the surgeon is on the 25th of Oct. E-mail me anytime if you have further questions. As far as I know there are no civilian surgeons in Alaska. Most of the patients at our support group went to California or Washington. However if you meet NIH standards you can get it on base. They also do tummy tucks and breast lifts here too.
   — B B.

October 23, 1999
Hi, I live in Anchorage and I had to fly down to Tacoma Washington because there is no surgeon in Alaska. I have been told that there are a couple on Elmendorf. Dr. Fox is who I went to. I really like Dr. Fox and the staff. I believe his web site is www.drrossfox.com. Hope this helps. If you would like to e-mail me directly my e-mail address is [email protected]. I am only 8 weeks post op and am now at 46lbs lost forever. Starting weight 270.
   — bperrin

October 23, 1999
Hi Susan. There is a wonderful doctor here in Anchorage who does this surgery. His name is Dr. John Snyder. He did my surgery on 5/11/99 and I have lost over 85 lbs. so far. My BMI has dropped from 77.7 (on 5/10/99) to 64.3 (on 11/12/99). E-mail me if you want. His phone number is (907) 333-8854. ~Shanon~
   — Shanon M.

May 21, 2001
Hi. There are now several of us doing WLS here in Anchorage. We have worked hard to become up to date, and I believe we are doing a pretty good job. You may want to visit our website at alaskabariatriccenter.com, and post on our message board to meet some of our patients. Good luck.
   — Michael A. T.

December 16, 2004
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   — Loi T.