Re: Dr. Rabin won't Take me... pout

[Guest guest]

Claire,

There aren't any other DS suregons in Northern California; however,

there are 3 suregons within 400 miles that accept medicare.

Dr. Anthone at USC

Dr. Ara Keshishian in Delano, CA

Dr. Welker in Eugene, OR

Don't worry about the traveling, as you can be treated locally for

most things.

Dr. Anthone is first rate for high risk patients, and you should

consider him. Dr. K and Dr. Welker each have moderate experience

with the DS as well as excellent bedside manner.

The good news is that you don't need pre-approval for medicare, and

your secondary MUST cover it as well since medicare covers it.

These suregons have a long wait, so get on the phone and make

appoints with all three.

Hull

> I'm 47,450 lbs, and really need the surgery..... My

> doctor Lowen said that she would want me to the

> DS and the other ones. I'm unable to get around much

> and and afraid of traveling too far because what if I

> have complications in the future.

>

> I have Medicare and a secondary through my significant

> other (domestic partner) United Healthcare, but Dr.

> Rabins office doesn't take either. Does anyone know

> of any other surgeons in Northern California that do

> the same type of surgery.

>

> Thank you kindly,

> Claire

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Claire honey.. go to www.duodenalswitch.com.. there are docs listed

there.. and good luck with united healthcare.. they lied with every

denial they gave me. The state of florida had to step in.. good luck!

Sue

post op 1week

325 down 15# !!

Dr. e Warden.

> I'm 47,450 lbs, and really need the surgery..... My

> doctor Lowen said that she would want me to the

> DS and the other ones. I'm unable to get around much

> and and afraid of traveling too far because what if I

> have complications in the future.

>

> I have Medicare and a secondary through my significant

> other (domestic partner) United Healthcare, but Dr.

> Rabins office doesn't take either. Does anyone know

> of any other surgeons in Northern California that do

> the same type of surgery.

>

> Thank you kindly,

> Claire

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Dr. Rabin won't Take me... pout

> I have Medicare and a secondary through my significant

> other (domestic partner) United Healthcare, but Dr.

> Rabins office doesn't take either. Does anyone know

> of any other surgeons in Northern California that do

> the same type of surgery.

>

There aren't any. Your California choices are Dr. R in SF, Dr. Keshishian

in Delano (near Bakersfield) and Dr. Anthone in LA.

alyssa

[Guest guest]

I'm confused... did you see him and he did not accept you? If so

why? Or did you simply noticed that he is not on your insurance,

therefore assuming he would not take you.

I have an appt. with him and will have to self pay (unless I can get

insurance approval). Is this an option with you?

Steve

>

> Dr. Rabin won't Take me... pout

>

>

> > I have Medicare and a secondary through my significant

> > other (domestic partner) United Healthcare, but Dr.

> > Rabins office doesn't take either. Does anyone know

> > of any other surgeons in Northern California that do

> > the same type of surgery.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Steve:

I spoke with Dr. Rabin's office and they told me that

they will not deal with Medicare. I don't have the

money to pay up front (disabled), but I definitely

qualify for the surgery because I have a lot of health

problems. Thank you.

--- steve.ellis@... wrote:

> I'm confused... did you see him and he did not

> accept you? If so

> why? Or did you simply noticed that he is not on

> your insurance,

> therefore assuming he would not take you.

>

> I have an appt. with him and will have to self pay

> (unless I can get

> insurance approval). Is this an option with you?

>

> Steve

>

>

> >

> > Dr. Rabin won't Take

> me... pout

> >

> >

> > > I have Medicare and a secondary through my

> significant

> > > other (domestic partner) United Healthcare, but

> Dr.

> > > Rabins office doesn't take either. Does anyone

> know

> > > of any other surgeons in Northern California

> that do

> > > the same type of surgery.

> > >

> >

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Claire, I'm sure someone has already written to you about this, but I know

that Dr. Anthone at USC (LA) accepts both of your insurances. I live in

Sacramento and traveled for my surgery because Dr. Anthone is one of the

best. Even if you have complications he is available 24 hrs a day for

emergencies. Hope this info helps

Kim B.

Dr. Anthone USC

4/18/01

-110 lbs.