Question:
Does anyone know a PCP in NC that is open minded toward surgery?

I did not have a PCP so I went to my husbands. He would not give me a referal today. He agrees that I am obese and need to loose weight, but he told me I am depressed sent me home w/ Zoloft and gave me a Dr's referal to a gym. What do I do. I took all of my previous records to show where I have been obese since I was a child and documnetaion to show I have taked diet pills and etc. I live in Fayetteville NC and am willing to go to Raliegh, Cary or Durham. I have United Health Care (POS) They will cover the surgery but I have to have a referal from a PCP I am willing to change my PCP just need a Dr that will look into my history better. I found a surgeon at Duke Health named Dr Grant and they have been really helpful but if any one knows of a Dr pleae let me know i I will change them to my PCP.    — ivory1974 (posted on May 15, 2002)

May 15, 2002
Natalie, try going to the First Health clinic in Raeford, N.C. Almost everyone that works out there has either had it or is trying to. Thats were I got my referal from to see Dr. Mitchell in Pinehurst,N.C. Better move quickly because Dr.O in Wilmington isnt doing surgeries anymore and the other docs in our area are getting booked up fast. Call if you need my help. 843-2149 Good luck....
   — Karen M.

May 16, 2002
Hi. I live in Rockingham but my doctor is in Mt. Gilead which is only thirty minutes from here. They immediately gave me a referral to Dr. Mitchell in Pinehusrt the first time I asked. They're wonderful people so it might be worth the extra drive. It's only about an hour and a half from you. His name is Dr. Erin Manusov (and boy is he handsome!!) and is listed with First Health of the Carolinas. The phone number is 910-439-6695. Good Luck
   — angela D.

May 16, 2002
Sorry, I forgot to tell you if you need any help let me know. My e-mail is [email protected] or call me at 910-419-9265. I'll be glad to help any way I can. I am pre-op so I am going through what you are right now.
   — angela D.