Question:
Dr. Tanaka of Pacific Bariatrics in San Diego and Blue Cross PPO

Has anyone ever had surgery with Dr. Tanaka. Also has anyone ever dealt with Pacific Baraitrics and Blue Cross PPO. If so i need to chat with you. :)    — Christine A. (posted on June 7, 2001)

June 7, 2001
Hi there. Dr Tanaka performed my surgery in Mar 00. I've been thrilled with the results and wish I'd done it sooner. You can check the AMOS profiles---there are quite a few of his patients here. I was not, however, a Blue Cross patient. Mailhandler's was (and is) my health insurance.
   — Lucky B.

June 7, 2001
Hi there. Dr Tanaka performed my surgery in Mar 00. I've been thrilled with the results and wish I'd done it sooner. You can check the AMOS profiles---there are quite a few of his patients here. I was not, however, a Blue Cross patient. Mailhandler's was (and is) my health insurance.
   — Lucky B.

November 4, 2001
I HAD MY SURGERY WITH PACIFIC BARIATRIC ON 6-28-01 WITH DR. RUMSEY. I HAD SEVERAL APPOINTMENTS WITH DR. TANAKA TOO. GREAT GROUP OF SKILLED, CARING SURGEONS.
   — RODEO CLOWNS S.

May 3, 2002
i have researched pacific barictrics pretty thouroughly. i have attended all the seminars and consultations. the only thing i don't like is, they lead you to believe that you could be a candidate for the lap procedure, but won't make the final determination until you see the surgeon...which means you go through all the testing, psych eval, internist eval,,etc..etc..and about 2 months later,,you see the surgeon... and in reality,,they do no do 'lap'. they use all kinds of excuses as to why they can't do the 'lap procedure" on you..eg. you need your gallbladder removed, you've had a hysterectomy, your stomach is too big,..etc..etc. they have only done 120 laps since they have started their business. to me this isn't enough! i have posted a few times on this site and asked if anyone has had the lap procedure through pacific bariatrics and i haven't heard from one person that has. if you are considering this lap procedure, i would definately not waste my time with them and research another surgical group.. just something for you to think about. double d - double d
   — double D.