Surgeon gives up gastric bypasses
After 22 years as the area's only gastric bypass surgeon, Dr. Gregory D'Augustine is quitting that part of his practice.
The stomach-shrinking procedure's gotten too pricey.
D'Augustine said his liability insurance for the current year cost about $18,000. The quote from Medical Mutual Insurance for the coming year: $45,000.
If he gives up gastric, it's less than half that. Click here for full article.
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