Hello,:help:

I am newbie. I am starting the process for my lap band. I have located a Dr to do the surgery. Dr. Geiss in Syossett LI. I am having a hard time locating a psychologist that takes GHI insurance to perform my evaluation. Everyone I contacted wants you to be a long term patient. The Dr has recommend one but she does not take insurance and she is charging $350 for the evaluation. Can anyone recommend a psychologist that has done this type of evaluation that takes insurance. I am looking in the NYC area or Long Island NY. Thanks in advance for any assistance.Can wait to get the ball rolling.

Sorry, I can't help you....maybe if you get online you could find a psych doctor, that would take insurance....

Msakire.. There is a bariatric center in Patchogue.. try http://www.peconicbaymedicalcenter.org/bariatric/barspecsearch.htm . They take the patient, and EVERYTHING from the psych to the upper gi scan is all covered by the center as one package... if they take GHI, they'll take it for all...

I'm assuming you live in Nassau since you're having surgery in Syosset.. BUT you can try Stony Brook Hospital... they have psychologists that will treat most anyone, and take just about any insurance.. there's also Opti Healthcare in Riverhead, they have a counseling department that would cover it.... But I think your best bet is to contact GHI and see who they recommend... $375 is alot of money.... BUT if it means you're on your way to the healthy new you... it's worth every penny. Many people on this site are self pay.. and don't regret a buck they spent. Good luck, I hear Dr. Geiss is excellent.