My insurance won't cover me, so I'm going the self-pay route. I attended a seminar at the Kane Center in Arlington Heights, and was told that there self-pay price is $16,500. Yikes! Anyone know of a more reasonable self pay doctor in or around Chicago? I'm willing to drive 3 hours to find a doctor who charges reasonably.

Hey there,

I also have insurance with no coverage. You may want to look into Day One Health in downtown Chicago. They're 16K but you get a year of free fills, which I suppose can be pretty costly otherwise. Additionally, there's a fee of $375 to meet with the psychologist on staff before the surgery. Not great, I know, but reasonable considering U of C costs $1000 for similar pre-screening testing. Hope this helps.

Im going with the Lakeshore Laparoscopic Bariatric Center. I am also a self pay patient. The price here is only $14,500 all inclusive plus free fills for a year and $100 after that! It is located at 7200 N. Western Ave. at the corner of Western and Toughy in Chicago! The number is 1877.6.LAPBAND or 773.465.SLIM

Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. $12,000

Did you ever find a Doctor other than Kane Group?