modesto, ca

I have just started looking into the Lap Band. I searched online and found Dr. Coirin in Modesto. I even signed up for the seminar already (Aug 17, 2011). I have already contacted my insurance company, Anthem BC Medi-Cal, and I was told that due to my BMI I do qualify for coverage for the procedure. The problem is that my PCP, Dr. Recto DeLeon, and Dr. Coirin are not part of the same doctors group/network. I was told by Anthem BC that I will have to have my PCP refer me to a surgeon in his network that does this procedure. Unfortunately, my PCP office staff says that they cannot tell me which surgeons are in his group, that is info that he will give me on our next appt (Aug 16). I was hoping to find out what other surgeons in this area perform this procedure so I can hopefully get a head start on doing some research on them. I am sorry this post is so long, I am just really hoping that there is someone out there that can offer some info.