Dr. Robert M. Althar, of Pace, Florida performed my surgery utilizing the single incision type of surgery. I could not be more pleased with his deft, delicate surgery. In fact, I never had a need for any pain medication.

He knows about the VSG as his receptionist/front desk person and Dr. Althar himself have had the procedure. If you live within a couple of hours drive of Pace Florida (near Pensacola), and are considering the VSG it might be worth the drive.

No, I am not a paid employee, just a happy patient.

My mom is going to use him next year. His self pay price is good too. I think it was $11,700.00 Not bad for the US

Jerry, I'm so ecstatic that you had a great experience with Dr. Althar. Melissa, his receptionist, is just about the sweetest, most genuine, and caring human I know. I researched Dr. A extensively because of his VSG experience. The most admirable trait is that they admitted due to my band complications that I should find a surgeon with more experience with bands and band removal. I found that to be so honorable. My insurance would not cover VSG by a civilian, nor a revision, so I was looking at him for self-pay. They could have easily taken mine money, and told me that he was comfortable doing the revision. I was highly impressed with him, and his office staff.