I have two options that are closer to me that Medicare should cover since they are both centers of excellence. So I'm just wondering if anyone has heard or had any experience with these centers and doctors.

First one is Peoria Surgical Group with doctors James R. DeBord, M.D., J. Stephen Marshall, M.D., and Thomas R. Rossi, M.D. Peoria, IL

Second one is BMI Surgery/Silver Cross Hospital with doctors Dr. Christopher Joyce M.D. and Dr. Brian E Lahmann M.D. Joliet, IL

I have two options that are closer to me that Medicare should cover since they are both centers of excellence. So I'm just wondering if anyone has heard or had any experience with these centers and doctors.

First one is Peoria Surgical Group with doctors James R. DeBord, M.D., J. Stephen Marshall, M.D., and Thomas R. Rossi, M.D. Peoria, IL

Second one is BMI Surgery/Silver Cross Hospital with doctors Dr. Christopher Joyce M.D. and Dr. Brian E Lahmann M.D. Joliet, IL

I had my surgery with Dr. James Debord and I can't speak highly enough of the Peoria Surgical Group and their Bariatric Program, it is really wonderful and very supportive.

I haven't had surgery yet but my Dr. is Dr. Joyce. I like him and his staff is very friendly. As a matter of fact a few members of the staff have had surgery too.

I haven't had surgery yet but my Dr. is Dr. Joyce. I like him and his staff is very friendly. As a matter of fact a few members of the staff have had surgery too.

I actually went to his seminar last week and I'm going to go there for sure. My consult is scheduled in a few weeks. Thanks