Question:
Looking for Current information on UC Davis WLS scheduling

Hi, I have just been referred to UC Davis for a consultation by my Insurance Company. I would like to hear from anyone who has recently dealt with them as far as their scheduling of surgery after consultation and how long a wait to expect for a consultation appointment? Thank you for any information.    — Katherine H. (posted on August 9, 2001)

August 8, 2001
I live in Sacramento and have several friends that have had surgery at UC Davis. I had thought about going there myself, but ended up going to LA for the DS procedure. When I called in Feburary, it was a pretty long wait until consultation. When you call, they will send you a packet through the mail, and once you fill it out and send it back to them, they will schedule your appointment. From that point on, I am not sure how long it would take for approval or a surgery date. What insurance do you have? Do you plan on having lap or open? There is also Dr. Waldrep in Roseville, that is an excellent surgeon, but he only perfoms lap. Please e-mail me personally, I would love to talk with you more..... [email protected]
   — Kim B.

August 9, 2001
Hi, I am going through UC Davis. I started the process in Feb with my first consult not being until June. My second consult was a month later on July 25th. I just was given a surgery date of Nov 29th. I know this seems like a long time but I am willing to wait for the expertise of Dr Wolfe. He has been doing this surgery for over 20 years. From what I have heard they are now scheduling first consults in March of 2002. Good Luck to You!
   — toni D.

August 10, 2001
I sent in my paperwork over 2 months ago and have been told I have a 3 year wait or longer for a consulation becasue I have medi-cal,Then the Dr with my paperwork went on vacation for a month,they were supposed to call me after he got back and that has been 6 weeks ago,I don't hink they are calling me back. I decided to get a private insurance and go with a local Doctor instead of being descrimanted against. They told me private insurance would get me in within 6 months for a consult. I wish you luck with them....
   — Brandy P.

August 10, 2001
I had to attend a meeting before scheduling a consultation, I did those both in May 2000, then I had to get a bunch of tests done, I did them all in June, and then my appointment date wasn't set until July 25th. So close to 4 months from start to finish....
   — Karen R.