I'm having insurance issues and it looks like I'm going to have to switch my surgeon. Dr. Estakhri at ValleyCare Medical Center takes both my old insurance and the one I'll switch to at open at enrollment and I like the look of the program from the hospital's web site.

Dr. Estakhri doesn't have a web site though or much info about her on the web. I did find an article about her from 2004 so she's been doing these surgeries for a while and she has good patient testimonials on ObesityHelp.com.

I'd like to hear from someone who has used her and/or been through the WLS program at ValleyCare though.

Anyone?

Sorry I cannot help you on a review of this doctor but try Googling the doctor's name. You may see other sites where this doctor is mentioned.

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