He just started his practive in Arizona and is doing the LB for $13,500. I am concerned since most Dr charge $16,500. Office claims they are trying to build clientel. Wanting to know if any one has worked with him in Arizona or Illinois where he use to work. Please advise! Thank you:)

While his practice is fairly new, Dr. Schlesinger is a VERY experienced surgeon. Check him out on obesityhelp.com . I used to work as Dr. Schlesinger's Medical Assistant at Barix Clinics of Arizona. I have the highest regard for Dr. Schlesinger. He is very professional, campassionate, and knowledgable. However, I am a Lap Band patient (from another surgeon prior to knowing Dr. S.) and I do NOT recommend the Lap Band surgery. If you are going to go through everything you WILL go through, including misery and cost, I suggest going all the way and having Roux en Y Gastric Bypass. Dr. Schlesinger is an expert at that surgery and you will have much greater long term success. Just my two cents. Anyway, I hope to someday have a revision/conversion to RNY and I will choose Dr. Schlesinger. Good luck!

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