Self Payers in Florida

[purpleapple 21]

Hello,

I am going to be self pay since my insurance excludes bariatric surgery. I am looking for a recommendation for a surgeon that was a good price and had a great experience. I am willing to travel North or South in FL.

In my area (Orlando) the average price for self pay is approx. $14,500. There is a surgery center that does the sleeve as an out-patient procedure. I am a little hesitation about that. It is around $10,500.

Thank you! =)

[sherryk 54]

Had mine done in Ft Myers. It was 15,000.

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[jaxmom 643]

Just throwing this out there... Check out the Dominican Republic. I had surgery there and it was MUCH cheaper than in the states and they took excellent care of me. Good luck!

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[purpleapple 21]

Thank you for the reply!

I actually found a Dr. in Boca that has an all inclusive deal. $10,500. I plan on using them. If all goes well... I am scheduled to have my surgery July 12th. So excited!

[midvishon 24]

Could you please share with me the doctor's details/contact in Boca? I have been looking around south east FL with nothing below $15.5K.

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[purpleapple 21]

His name is Dr. Shillingford. His office staff have been super helpful and nice. I'm going down June 22 for consultation and then to the hospital for all my labs and tests. If all goes well. I'll fly back down on July 12 to have my surgery. Check out his website it explains whats included and contact info. Best of luck! [emoji4]

[purpleapple 21]

http://www.drshillingford.com

[midvishon 24]

Thanks. Good luck with your procedure.

Is the July date was the first available date when you started? Just want to make my plans/vacation and set expectations going forward. Thanks again

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[jennm0315 5]

Could you please share with me the doctor's details/contact in Boca? I have been looking around south east FL with nothing below $15.5K.

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Dr. Shillingford. I am scheduled for May 24th!

[jennm0315 5]

Thanks. Good luck with your procedure.

Is the July date was the first available date when you started? Just want to make my plans/vacation and set expectations going forward. Thanks again

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No! He got me in within a month. Staff is super helpful. Give them a call and will answer all your questions with patience!

[BRI_SWFL 3]

Dr. Shillingford in Boca did mine for 10500

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[BRI_SWFL 3]

Dr. Shillingford. He did mine on 5/5. I feel great. Staff is extremely helpful.

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[midvishon 24]

Thank you guys. I will contact them.

I did not find too many reviews for him online. Also, my concern is why is he so much cheaper then the competition?

I guess it is hard to get good things for granted - it usually not my nature to be so suspicious but we are talking over 30% less from the cheapest price I found so far.

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[LondonHawk 39]

Hello,

I am going to be self pay since my insurance excludes bariatric surgery. I am looking for a recommendation for a surgeon that was a good price and had a great experience. I am willing to travel North or South in FL.

In my area (Orlando) the average price for self pay is approx. $14,500. There is a surgery center that does the sleeve as an out-patient procedure. I am a little hesitation about that. It is around $10,500.

Thank you! =)

I had mine done in Orlando by Dr Jawad and I paid about what you are estimating circa $15k. It was worth every penny!

[alemis831 0]

I'm also looking for Surgeons in the So. Florida and what I've noticed is it has to do greatly with which hopsital you are doing it in. I found Dr. Enrique Whitwell who does it for $ 10,500 if done at Larkin Hospital, $13,900 if done at Hialeah Hospital, or $ 19,500 if done at South Miami Hopsital.

Average price i"ve found so far here in Miami is about $16,000.

Hope this helps.