Hello all,

I'm new to the forum and wondered if anyone has had any information on Lap Band doctors in the Tulsa or Oklahoma City, Ok area. I live in Tulsa but would have the procedure in OKC if need be.

Thanks!

I'm not familiar with doctors that do Lap Band in Tulsa, but I can give you some insight on OKC docs.

I'm planning on having my surgery at St. Anthony's hospital by Dr. Holsaeter. He's office is located near the hospital and he has an excellent reputation. He's in a group with two other surgeons...Dr. Holsaeter doesn't preform any other WLS besides Lap Band. Here is their website: Timothy J. Eldridge, MD & Svein M. Holsaeter, MD :: Home

There is another surgeon in Norman, Oklahoma that is very well known, Dr. Ronnie Keith is his name. I didn't choose him (even though I live in Moore) because he doesn't file some of the pre-required(s) with insurance. I was required to visit a nutritionist for 3 months prior to being approved through Aetna. I was not willing to pay full price for his nutritionists w/o being reimbursed. He also requires you buy your first 2 wks of Protein powder through his office ONLY (that has to be paid up front) another stipulation I was not willing to do.

He is however, an excellent surgeon with a pretty spotless reputation. He is also a very, very nice man (very down to earth). He likes to do RNY's instead of Lap Bands and I noticed at the seminar that he discussed the RNY MUCH MORE then the Lap Band procedure.

Just wasn't for me, but he does a lot of great work for others. His website is: Dr. Keith Surgery another site that talks about Dr. Keith and Dr. Nelson (the lady that's in practice with him) is OKlahoma WEIGHT LOSS OPtions.

Hope that helps!

Thanks for the info. I will check them out. However, I really want to consult a doctor in Tulsa because that is where I live. There are two doctors listed that do the surgery, Dr. Steven Katsis and Dr. Kevin Fisher. Does anyone know how I can get info on them?

thanks alot. Things are starting to look better aready