Just trying to get some preliminary research done. I'm looking for recommendations for a surgeon in the Philadelphia/Montgomery county area. I will most likely be self pay since my insurance company(Keystone Health Plan East-HMO) does not cover Bariatric surgery. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Dr Marymor was great

I am so frustrated with Barix clinic in Langhorne right now. I feel like they don't care about me as a patient at all! They faxed my insurance information to a wrong number at my insurance company, never called to follow up about a peer to peer review, now they've missed the window for the review, and have to appeal... Oh AND they have not called me or my insurance company AT ALL to check in. If this is the kind of care I receive BEFORE I am even a patient.... I think I am going to go somewhere else! It sucks that I have to start all over again, but this is ridiculous!

Pennsylvania Hospital has been good for me.

On 3/8/2017 at 2:08 PM, PAguy said:

I am so frustrated with Barix clinic in Langhorne right now. I feel like they don't care about me as a patient at all! They faxed my insurance information to a wrong number at my insurance company, never called to follow up about a peer to peer review, now they've missed the window for the review, and have to appeal... Oh AND they have not called me or my insurance company AT ALL to check in. If this is the kind of care I receive BEFORE I am even a patient.... I think I am going to go somewhere else! It sucks that I have to start all over again, but this is ridiculous!

Totally understand, I was very frustrated with Einstein Bariatrics. The office staff at the time honestly had no clue. When my insurance denied me the Dr. would not do a peer to peer. I hired Lindstrom Advocacy and honestly wanted to switch doctors. Although, I had read very positive things about my doctor and knew two other people that gave rave reviews (they both had issues with poor follow through in the office). Lindstrom Advocacy worked wonders and I won the appeal. I was advised not to switch doctors if I felt comfortable with his skills as he would be performing the surgery not the office staff. I did not switch and am thrilled with how well my surgery went.

Long story short. I honestly understand your frustration. The waiting, the lack of follow through, and care on the part of the office staff put me over the edge. I actually gained 20 pounds in a couple of months (I'm a nervous eater) and my nerves were shot.

Good Luck to you!

I am so frustrated with Barix clinic in Langhorne right now. I feel like they don't care about me as a patient at all! They faxed my insurance information to a wrong number at my insurance company, never called to follow up about a peer to peer review, now they've missed the window for the review, and have to appeal... Oh AND they have not called me or my insurance company AT ALL to check in. If this is the kind of care I receive BEFORE I am even a patient.... I think I am going to go somewhere else! It sucks that I have to start all over again, but this is ridiculous!

Update: they called me and got it straightened out. However, My appeal was denied. ☹️

So sorry you had bad experience. Barix clinics gave excellent service to me. My surgery was in Februaty. They gave excellent care. sometimes insurance companies can be an issue.

On ‎10‎/‎26‎/‎2016 at 7:45 AM, ladygg1967 said:

Also try Temple Hospital for their Bariatric Program.....they have informational sessions a few times a month......there are 3 surgeons in this group (I'm using Dr. Clarke-my cousin used her and has been very satisfied).....In addition to performing the surgery and having office visits at Temple, the surgeons also see people at Jeanes Hospital *Temple's # for the Bariatric Clinic is: 215-707-3471*

Hello , I am new on here and pre op testing phase at Jeanes, also going to Dr Clarke . I haven't found much on here about her . I sent you a message , not sure if you saw it yet . I would love to know how your experience went .

Thanks

I went to barix in langhorne w/ my aunt who had RNY by Dr Marymore 8 yrs ago. Met w/ Dr Marymore. Loved him. Met w/ nut- said I had to do 6mths nut. The ins. Dept were rude and didn't provide correct info. So I went to Mercy Fitzgerald to Dr Ramachandra. THE BEST!!!! His staff@Fitzgerald Mercy &Mercy Phila are THE BEST!!!! They made all appts, took care all paperwork & 2mths later.RNY was done. They tell you ahead of time whats needed to get approved. They have monthly nutrition & support group meetings. Also, you can have 1:1w/ nut so you can get in req ahead of time. PAguy go somewhere else

Dr. Ing at Bryn Mawr Hospital has been great. All of his staff are great too.

Dr. Ing at Bryn Mawr Hospital has been great. All of his staff are great too.

I'm using Dr Ing. Would love to speak with you about surgery. Please contact me.

Anyone have experience with Dr. Noel Williams @ Penn Medicine?

I didn't use Dr. Williams, but I can say that everyone I have interacted with in the system is great. The registered dietitians are amazing and I've been to the support group over at HUP as well. (My surgery was at Pennsylvania Hosp at 8th and Spruce). Best of luck!

@ClareBear1 @fclenz I'm also usingDr. Ing. Do you have a date mines is the 11/07

Edited October 4, 20178 yr by BabyFat23

Wow...good luck. I have to loose a bit of weight (5 pounds) before he'll see me again. I've had all of my tests done. Just trying to lose that weight. You and I are the same height and I weigh 217.

Anyone have experience with Dr. Noel Williams @ Penn Medicine?

I am two weeks post-op from getting my VSG with Dr. Noel Williams at Hospital of UPenn. While I encountered some small scheduling snafus with the office, overall I’ve had a very positive experience. I’m covered by Aetna and had to attend 3-4 medical weight management sessions with Dr. Williams and his team of nutritionists in Valley Forge. Dr. Williams met with me each and every time and always remembered personal details about my journey. Day-of surgery he met with my entire family and filled them in on the process and my recovery status. They loved him too! I did end up in the bariatric ward of HUP and had fabulous well-informed, attentive nurses who really helped me to get up and on my way to recovery ASAP.

Ultimately I decided to go with Penn because I had felt Einstein and Main Line Health felt a little too “advertise-y” for me. Like the surgeries were being pushed as a cure-all, but Penn, I felt, was a much more straightforward presentation. Also, Penn is such a renowned hospital, I felt that reputation did something to put my subconscious at ease.

Good luck with your decision and journey!!