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Fill Doctor In Illinois?

sugra919

By sugra919, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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sugra919    0

sugra919
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I'm looking for a doctor who will do fill/unfills on patients who had a lapband put in in another state. Any leads on doctors, locations, and prices would be so very helpful!

Thanks in advance :)

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slojo67    125

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Denise Orrill is a nurse practitioner near Mt. Vernon Il. charges 175.00 for 1st visit, 95.oo for subsequent fills. (very reasonable) here is the number: 1-618-249-6203. it's called Irvington Friendly Care. Irvington Il. Your welcome. I'm going to use her after I follow up with another surgeon right after surgery in aug.

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caseyp    89

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Dr. John Wieland at OSF Weight Management Center Does them. Unfortunately, I don't know about pricing. That's in Bloomington, IL (central). 309-661-5040

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Angela1234    29

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Not sure where you are located but Dr. Elli is my doctor. He is in Chicago, UIC but he also works from the 900 Michigan Ave Surgical Center. No clue on pricing.

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lalaj    108

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Dr Elli is also my surgeon. At UIC each fill is $250. I'm not sure if that's the flat rate or if that's based off your insurance. He's awesome.

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jennifer1    180

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I have dr. Elli as well...I was self pay and my fills are $250..not sure if he fills other docs patients...u can call the office and see.

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Fat-Less    2

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I have dr. Elli as well...I was self pay and my fills are $250..not sure if he fills other docs patients...u can call the office and see.

Dr. Elli is my Dr. too I like him a ot. My insurance covers mine.

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pink212    4

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I'm having my first appt with Dr. Elli on Wednesday.

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Pinkygirl    34

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Does bcbs cover fills with dr elli? Waiting to hear back from the office but i have no patience. My old

Doctor office covered fills I just had to pay my copay. Nurse wanted me to pay 250 for a fill and avoid acknowledging I had insurance...weird!

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Cydney    2

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BCBS covered my fills at Northwestern. Kaitlyn Fiori is the nurse practitioner that normally does the fills. She works for Dr. Nagle (head of gastro dept.).

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