Does anyone know of a surgeon in Washington State?

There are a number if options in Washington State. I am getting mine done at the University of WA Bariaqtric Surgery center. I picked UW because I am retired and they take Medicare, and also because a friend got banded there (by the same surgeon assigned to me) and has very positive results. They have four surgeons; I have been assigned to Dr. Khandelwal. My first meeting with him is this coming Monday (4/25).

There is a group in Everett that does banding, too, but can't think of the nake right now. I think Swedish does it. There are undoubtedly some other places across the state.

Google lap-band surgery in WA state and you will get a bunch of hits.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Ellen

I was banded at Swedish Hospital in Seattle by Dr. Ross McMahon. He's the head of their Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Highly recommend him. Excellent surgeon, and very complete pre- and post-op services from his very qualified staff. They take a variety of insurance plans, including Tricare Prime, which was why I chose that center.

The one in Everett that Ellen mentions is probably Northwest Weightloss Surgeons. They are an independent company, and I don't know if they accept insurance. (They didn't take mine, and they wanted more than $15K to do the surgery.) They have a good seminar, though, if you want information.

Dave