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I WOULD LIKE TO FIND A DOCTOR THAT ACCEPTS MEDICAID WITH A HMO FOR THE GASTRIC BYPASS OR THE LAP BANDgastric
Hi Anecia:
Many bariatric surgeons accept medicaid--for the Roux-en-Y (Gastric Bypass), Lap-Band, and Duodenal Switch. If you go here:
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareApprovedFacilitie/BSF/list.asp
You'll find a list of centers which are approved by Medicare and Medicaid for Bariatric Surgery. You can search by state. Then by calling those hospitals, you will be able to find out which bariatric surgeons accept Medicaid.
Good luck!
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Answers by Expert:
Karla K.
Expertise
I'm very familiar with the four main types of bariatric surgery: Lap-Band/Adjustable Gastric Band, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y, and Duodenal Switch. I'm familiar with the Mini-Gastric Bypass and Revisions as well. I'm also beginning my seventh year post-op as a successful bariatric patient--so I can answer questions regarding pre-op, post-op honeymoon, and maintenance phases. I'm less familiar with the nuances of plastic surgery following bariatric surgery--but I do know a bit.
Experience
Have been an avid researcher of the science of obesity and bariatric surgery for over ten years now. My professional career used to involve medical device research.
Education/Credentials
Master's in Business Administration.
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