Weight Management and Metabolic Center - Columbia Hospital

I actually was going to go to Junction City to Dr. Scott benson but he was out of networ and it would cost too much/ cked into Dr. Helling in KC area but wasnt to impresed. Found Dr. Richerdson - he is covered 100% and seems to want to give you alot of tools to help you. He also does lap which is a plus also. My apptment is May the 23, 2001. I will make a final desision about him then.

I went for my surgical consult on April 4. Dr. Richardson was great. He is very young but knowledgeable. He actually did my appendix surgery 5 years ago. I liked him then and I like him now. My appendix was behind my liver so the surgery was very difficult. Even knowing the difficulty that he will have with my surgery he is still willing to do it. He actually wants it for me almost as much as I do. As for his office staff. They are great. I took my final papers in yesterday and my letter was faxed today to the insurance co. Hopefully we will know something soon. I have been attending support group meetings at Dr. Richardson's office for some time now even though I haven't had the surgery yet. I have learned a great deal about the surgery and what to expect from the people there. I have also learned all about the risks associated with this procedure. Dr. Norbert made sure I was fully aware of what could happen. The thing I like best about Norbert is that he is not only a good surgeron, but he also has a great bedside manner. I learned that with my appendix surgery. Also, he will answer any questions you have without talking over your head. The only draw back is he is very busy.