Hi.

Looking for a good lap band surgeon in Philadelphia.

Any suggestions?

Hi!

My band was placed on 6/14/05 at H.U.P. by Dr. Noel Williams. He is a great surgeon, but his practice is VERY busy and you don't see him much. Mainly you deal with his staff, all of whom were understanding and helpful. If you want more info on him please give me a PM.

Good Luck

-Nora

HI,

I also used Dr. Noel Williams. He is at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Great doctor and his staff is sooooo understanding and always there for you, but previous poster is right, he is busy. I started researching the band procedure last January. By April I knew it was for me. My required additional medical clearance appointments were done within a six week period and I was done by September will the cardio, psych, pulmonary, sleep study, nutrition, chest x-ray, upper GI, etc, but I couldn't get a date until late November. So if you plan to go ahead with getting the band, be patient if you use Dr. Williams.

I used Dr. Ing out of Willingboro, NJ. This is only a 15 minute drive over the Betsy Ross Bridge. I really like him, and have had a wonderfull experience so far. I really recommend him. Good luck.

I live in Oxford Pa, I used DR Irgau out of CHRIAS in Christiana, surgery was in wilmington, last Friday. I am one week out! Not far from Philly? They are great and you see the Dr everytime you go there. There are 3 surgeons. Check out their website www.CHRIAS.com. Good luck!