Looking for a doctor in Tampa Bay? Any Suggestions?

Covered by BCBS FL... "Weight loss reductions excluded except "medically necessary gastric or intestinal bypass or gastric banding"

I work in Tampa but was self-pay. Sorry I can't suggest a surgeon but if you decide to not use insurance, I can refer you to a great self-pay surgeon.

Go to www.lapband.com to search by city or start with your BCBS provider directory.

Good Luck.

Hi! I live in Tampa and was banded on 12/15/08 by Dr. John Dietrick at University Community Hospital. He and his staff are wonderful and very helpful. Hope this info helps you. Good Luck!

Terri,

Hey! My name is Christine and I am an RN at TGH. I did alot of research and ask alot of nurses who had the band and finally I went with Dr. Grossbard his partner is Dr. DiCicco. They are not on staff at TGH but have surgical

privileges there. The offices are in Tampa and Pasco.

I went to a educational seminar and listened to Dr. Grossbard talk and it was great an open discussion forum with Q & A. Good Luck I was banded on the 19th

I would recommend Dr. Aguila in south Tampa. He does surgery at Memorial Hospital and his office is across the street from the hospital.

I went with Dr Murr at Tampa General Hospital. I only have 2 scars and one of those barely counts. He does fills every other month. So far very happy.

Dr. Tiffany Jessee in Tampa. The staff is awesome and Dr. Jessee is great. I spoke to several other offices and this one was the best.

Dr. Scott Gallagher at Tampa General Hospital does lap band surgery.

I am seeing Dr. Grossbard in Zephyrhills/Dade City.

Hi, I'm in Tampa was banded on 04/15/09 by Dr. Murr at Tampa General Hospital, and I only have 2 scars. One you can barley see.. Seen Dr on yesterday 05/10/09 go for first fill on June 11th.

Also my insurance paid for it (Humana). Just have a yearly deductible.

Dr. Jessee, St. Pete & Tampa. Very advanced methods, caring staff. Great nutritionist ( Pat ) on staff too.

Hi I also see Dr. Murr in Tampa, Fl at the USF center at TGH Campus, to make an appt the number is 813-974-2201. I was band in April 09. I love Dr. Murr I went to him because he did my friends gastric bypass 13 yrs ago.. And he is very attentive to his patients and he listens to them.

I am seeing doctor Jessee at sun coatst.

Dr . Jessee and Dr . Achi with suncoast bariatics . They are awesome and their staff was just ad awesome !!!!

Dr jessee is wonderful.