Best in the city. I have 3 children. They all have been there since birth. I love…. I have been with Dr Hamby for 13 years, I have referred all my friends and family I could to him. A very trusting and honest man and Doctor. Gouveia cares about me as a person, not just as a patient. She is invested in my good health, sometimes more than I am. She genuinely cares! Because of that we specialize in a wide range of….
Dr, Eby is not only very kowledgeable about her field; she also implements her knowledge well in surgery. She listens to what you are looking to…. We especially love Dr.
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Stephen Threlkeld. I have tried many years to have my family practice Dr. From Business: The physicians and staff of Gastro One specialize in the treatment of all gastrointestinal disorders, including disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small….
General and Bariatric…. Art Miller is a awesome doctor. He motivates and encourage you to keep pushing towards your goal. Speak with a Coordinator - Request a Coordinator Callback. Request a Coordinator Callback. Speak with a Coordinator "This is a dialog window which overlays the main content of the page and plays an embedded YouTube video.
Pressing the Close Modal button at the bottom of the modal or pressing the Escape key will close the modal and bring you back to where you were on the page. Are you a Candidate? It can also increase your long-term risk for ulcers. Our surgeons will not operate on current smokers due to the risk of post op complications. If you have questions regarding smoking cessation, please contact us. You can also discuss this with your primary care physician. Begin an exercise program prior to surgery.
Exercise may improve your cardiopulmonary status. Be sure to discuss an exercise program with your doctor before you begin to determine if the program is appropriate for your medical situation.
Surgery done by an experienced bariatric surgeon in a facility that is experienced in the care of the bariatric surgery patient and has proven outcomes by being named an American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence may decrease your risks.
Our team of surgeons have done thousands of bariatric surgical procedures. Saint Francis Hospital has an experienced team of nurses, medical consultants and ancillary staff to care for you before, during and after your hospital stay.
Many insurance plans do cover bariatric surgery. Let us verify your specific benefits. We will get your insurance information from the application that you fill out and send to us after attending the seminar.
If it is determined that you do have benefits, we still must submit a pre-determination letter and documentation to prove medical necessity. Once we submit the letter it may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to receive a response. This is generally done after you have completed our program.
In the event that your insurance does not cover bariatric surgery, there are some alternatives to consider. Does my employer offer more than one insurance plan at open enrollment? If so, does one of the other plans include coverage for bariatric surgery? Does the plan that my spouse has include bariatric surgery coverage? If so, can I be added to that plan? Do I want to pay for this surgery myself? If this is an option, please call our office at We will be happy to discuss specific financial information with you.
The Saint Francis Center for Surgical Weight Loss Program will communicate with your insurance company to determine if you have benefits for bariatric surgery. Unfortunately, some insurance companies do not cover bariatric surgery due to an exclusion in the plan. Listed below are some options to consider in the event you do not have benefits for weight loss surgery. Patients who have the bypass or sleeve gastrectomy are generally seen at 2 weeks, 6 weeks by the dietitian, 6 months and 1 year post-operatively and then annually.
These follow-up visits will be with our nurse practitioner. You are welcome to request an appointment with your surgeon at any time. You may also call our program dietitian and meet with her anytime you feel like you need to.
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