Hi there,

I have begun the search for a lap band surgeon and noticed on the boards that not many replies are given about doctors in florida. I was wondering if floridians are going out of state or is there just not as many people here getting banded.

I live close to Jupiter florida with Dr, Jeffery Vaughn. If anyone has any advide or help referring doctors in South Florida I would greatly appricate it.

Our insurance doesn't cover it so I am going to have to find some kind of financing.

Thanks in advance for your help,

Elly:smile:

I know of several, but none on your side of the state, unfortunately! If you're willing to head west, I'd be happy to give you a few names. My doc was Dr. Jose Erbella in Bradenton.

I don't know a lot about FL surgeons, but I do know that Dr. Gagner is in FL and he's quite well-known with an excellent reputation.

I live in the Bay area, which has some of the best bariatric surgeons in the world, and yet couldn't get a lot of info about doctors in my area. I think it reflects where people on the board live more than what's available, at least in my area.

Have you tried florida bandsters on yahoo?