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03-15-2008, 04:14 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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City: Metro Atlanta State: Georgia | Doctors Around Atlanta Ga
Has anyone used a doctor in Atlanta or the metro area? There are several and I would like to find a recommednation from someone other than reading a posting in the doctors office.
I am looking for the doctors experience and the ost of the procedure. I visited one doctors office and they seemed kind of pushy and I go the vibe that I my money was more important than me being a patient.
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03-26-2008, 04:57 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 44
City: Cartersville State: GA |
I am scheduled for surgery May 5th, 2008 with Dr. Ryland Scott at the Harbin Clinic in Rome. I have less than a month left on my 3 month pre-op diet sessions as required by my insurance (Aetna). I originally had gone to a seminar at Emory which was very informative. However, I live in Cartersville and the trip to Rome was much more convenient with traffic and all. I feel very comfortable with choosing Dr. Scott. If you want more, info PM me.
Elizabeth
__________________  Elizabeth
Banded 5/5/08 288/ 231/165
6/12/08 - 3cc fill
6/26/08 - 2cc fill
7/29/08 - 2cc fill
9/9/08 - 1cc fill
9/18/08 - 1cc unfill |
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03-29-2008, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 67
Posts: 230
City: Atlanta State: Ga |
I had my surgery with Dr. Scott Steinberg with DeKalb Medical Center and I am very pleased with him. I attended seminars at Emory and at DeKalb and the docs at DeKalb blew my socks off with their knowledge, professionalism, approachability, etc. I had a hard time choosing between Dr. Menacherry and Dr. Steinberg. I would have been happy with either. They assist each other in surgery so you get both anyway.
__________________ Shirley (a merry loser) Total Weight Loss Journey since 02/07 Weight Loss Journey since Surgery 12/06/07 H335/S268/C190/G140 NO LONGER MORBIDLY OBESE 1st fill: 01/31/08 2nd fill: 04/07/08 3rd fill: 07/16/08 4th fill: 08/06/08 |
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04-02-2008, 10:35 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Hi, I was given the number today to contact Emory and I was put on a waiting list that's a year long. I became unable to work as of 2008. 2005 I had a total rt knee replacement, diaabetes/2, h/b, and as of 1998 35% blockage to my heart from ingesting phen fen in 95/96, At age 13,I began yoyo dieting to look like those models of the 60's to only kill my metabolism, I'm sure for now at age 60, I can barely walk for panting like a train. How do I get the help I so Need?
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04-03-2008, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 44
City: Cartersville State: GA |
I would definitely check some other area programs. There are other very qualified docs in Atlanta area other than Emory.
__________________  Elizabeth
Banded 5/5/08 288/ 231/165
6/12/08 - 3cc fill
6/26/08 - 2cc fill
7/29/08 - 2cc fill
9/9/08 - 1cc fill
9/18/08 - 1cc unfill |
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04-03-2008, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 67
Posts: 230
City: Atlanta State: Ga |
I attended seminars at Emory and at DeKalb Medical Center. There are many bariatric Centers of Excellence around the Atlanta area. Try another. You might be surprised at the differences.
__________________ Shirley (a merry loser) Total Weight Loss Journey since 02/07 Weight Loss Journey since Surgery 12/06/07 H335/S268/C190/G140 NO LONGER MORBIDLY OBESE 1st fill: 01/31/08 2nd fill: 04/07/08 3rd fill: 07/16/08 4th fill: 08/06/08 |
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04-03-2008, 09:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 54
Posts: 31
City: Jasper State: GA |
I was referred to Dr Champion in Marietta by my family doctor....she says he's done several surgeries for her patients and they have all been pleased. Since I've just started on a 6 mo monitored program for insurance, I have not yet met the doctor....but I have heard good things about him.
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04-19-2008, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 28
Posts: 48
City: Atlanta State: Ga. | Singing praises!
I know I've said this before but check out Dr. Titus Duncan at Peachtree Surgical! they are excellent! I have my nutritional eval next friday and then my initia consult! There is no waiting list and the staff is great!
Oh and Gloria please contact me I would love to talk to you!
Agape'
Massa
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04-20-2008, 12:57 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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Dr. Titus Duncan, Had my surgery on 4-14-08. Very good doctor.
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04-24-2008, 01:00 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 27
Posts: 9
City: Marietta State: GA | I am having my surgery done thru the doctors @ True Results in Atlanta. They are affiliated with AIGB. The doctors and staff are all extremely knowledgeable and answered every question I could come up with. I went in for my initital visit on Feb. 28th and am having surgery next tuesday. I've had an excellent experience so far. |
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04-24-2008, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 44
City: Cartersville State: GA |
Good Luck! I am so excited about my surgery on May 5th too. I get such inspiration from this board and am excited for a slim, bright future!
__________________  Elizabeth
Banded 5/5/08 288/ 231/165
6/12/08 - 3cc fill
6/26/08 - 2cc fill
7/29/08 - 2cc fill
9/9/08 - 1cc fill
9/18/08 - 1cc unfill |
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04-28-2008, 01:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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My aunt and I both went to Atlanta Bariatrics. Dr. Hart performed her bypass 6 years ago and Dr Johnson did my Lap Band on 4/21. Both of us are very happy. I live in Douglasville and happily drove the 52 miles to his office for every appt...he's that good!
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04-28-2008, 02:01 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 46
Posts: 23
City: Byron State: Ga |
Dr. Titus Duncan @ Peachtree Surgical did my surgery 1-11-08.Usually see Dr. Rashad for my fills. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend Dr. Duncan or Dr. Rashad.
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04-28-2008, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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I do not recommend my physician...Dr. J. Barry McKernen in woodstock ga. Just do your research. Good luck. You won't regret the decision.
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04-28-2008, 02:44 PM
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Join Date: May 2007 Age: 47
Posts: 114
City: Tucker State: Georgia |
Dr. Scott Steinberg did my surgery on May 24th last year...I am extremely happy with him. Great doctor, personality and he is head of the Bariatrics at Dekalb Hospital. I have had 6-7 fills and Dr. Steinberg has done everyone of them and it took no more than 5 minutes to complete and he always does them under fluoro...he has never missed and is very accurate. Check his credentials. etc. He is absolutely the best...I think.
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