Hello all,

I am new here and just starting the process. I am interested if anyone has some recommendations for surgeons in the Phoenix area. I am looking for good surgeons and why you like them, and the bad surgeons and why you would never go back.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thank you!

Dave

Dr. Simpson. He's supposed to be the best in AZ.

www.azlapband.com

I'm getting mine done by him next wednesday.:biggrin1:

I highly recommend Dr. Michael Orris with the Weight Loss Institute of AZ. You can check him and his partner out at WLIAZ.com They work out of Tempe St. Luke's. I was banded by him on Monday, March 19th.

I live in Phoenix and plan on being banded on 4/14 in Mexico by Dr. Aceves. I have several friends who has been banded by Dr. Aceves and they think he's wonderful. I went to visit him a couple weeks ago before I made my decision and he was very nice. I thought he and his staff were wonderful. The hospital was very clean! Just something to consider.

Oh, and in total everything will cost $8200.

I live in Phoenix and plan on being banded on 4/14 in Mexico by Dr. Aceves. I have several friends who has been banded by Dr. Aceves and they think he's wonderful. I went to visit him a couple weeks ago before I made my decision and he was very nice. I thought he and his staff were wonderful. The hospital was very clean! Just something to consider.

Oh, and in total everything will cost $8200.

ShirleyBee - congrats on your upcoming surgery date. Question - Does that $8200 include your fills? I know self pay is a little different. Seeing Dr. Orris locally is great because I can go see him anytime I need to. Fills are included along with unlimited appointments with the exercise physiologist and dietitian. Just something to think about.

Good luck everyone!

The $8200 does include fills for life. After a couple of fills I may switch to Dr. Orris' aftercare program.

I was banded Feburary 26 07 by Dr. Simpson. He is wonderful! He also has support groups and nutrition classes to go to for help. His office staff is also very supportive. I recomend him very highly!

I would go to all of the seminars in town and find the best doctor and program for you. They are all different in what they offer for aftercare, surgery, and treatment.

Everyone thinks their doctor is the best! I think that you need to spend time with the staff of each office to fully appreciate the differences. Because aftercare is essential to an effective weight loss program this should be an important part of your decision. Too often, people spend more time researching their TV than they do with their doctor.

All local weight loss doctors in town offer seminars.

Best of luck to you!

I went to Dr. Michael Orris and Dr. John DeBarros at the Weight Loss Institute of Arizona. I've had nothing but good things to say about them. You receive a very high quality of care. I've never regretted going to them. Good luck to you!

I love my doctor, Dr. Schuster from Banner Gateway Bariatric. If you're like me and live in the east valley and don't want to drive a lot, you'll find it convenient too. I'll add the phone number here too since I was having a horrible time finding doctors. / 480-543-2606

After years of struggling with my weight I was referred to the Weight Loss Institute of AZ thru my doctor. The staff was very friendly and they covered all my options. I am working with their dietician and will be possibly doing a Lap Band in May.

So far I have nothing but good things to say about them.

I had a great experience with Dr. Simpson.