Self pay in GA

[kim36517 3]

Hi everyone. I am just starting my journey and looking for a surgeon. I will have to be self-pay because my insurance excludes wls. Any suggestions for a surgeon. I live in KY but am willing to travel to TN, GA, NC, IL, OH.... I also want a surgeon that has insurance against complications. Thank you.

[Dub 9,928]

Dr. Glass was awesome for me. I have nothing but the highest recommendations for him. I self funded with them due to insurance issues.

http://www.livehealthymd.com

Part of the expense when you self-fund will be for B.L.I.S.S. insurance. This covers complications form the wls and beyond for the next 8 months or so.

I'm very, very grateful and glad that I did this.

[Ryan TN 348]

I had dr. Williams at new life center for bariatric surgery in Knoxville, Tn if you are close to Knoxville. Great team, great surgeon, i'm only 2 weeks postop, but the support you receive from the center seems great.

[kim36517 3]

Ryan,

Do you mind me asking how much your surgery cost?

Thanks

[sassyfrass23 525]

I have a friend who went to Chattanooga Bariatrics. I believe she paid $9k for her band. And I looked into the sleeve which was around $14k. If I remember correctly, those are cash paying prices. They may differ if you are financed by them.

Oh- and they offer the insurance option that Dub mentioned above. I'm not sure if it's the same company though.

[Ryan TN 348]

Ryan,

Do you mind me asking how much your surgery cost?

Thanks

Sorry, i don't know, insurance paid for mine. Their number is 865-694-9676 if you want to give them a call and discuss it with them. A friend of mine, and really the reason i went there, was self pay.

[Craig Wildi 68]

A friend just told me that University of Cincinnati Health is offering VSG for around $11,000 for cash pay patients, you may want to check into UC Health.