Primary Care Doctor W. Houston

Stariann · 07-11-2006, 11:31 PM

My current doctor is not supportive in the LAP-BAND^® procedure. I have been qualified by Dr. Speigel and am looking for a primary care doctor that supports my views or I will go self pay.

My insurance is First health.

Any west-siders that can give me their doctors names, would help my search. I pulled a list from my insurance, but its like playing the lottery. Already wasted 1 yr on my current doctor for her to give me the run around. (She's just as big as me).

Feel free to pm me.

Pinkylee · 07-11-2006, 11:45 PM

Dr. Spiegel's office will help you with that one. I needed cardio clearance and they had several recommendations. Good luck.

If not Spiegel, try calling and asking the doc's nurse their protocol on approving lapbanding. Should get a feel of how helpful they will be.

Good luck.

RLittman · 07-12-2006, 03:21 AM

I had the same situation with my pc. Dr. Spivak referred me to a doctor at Park Plaza hospital and also negotiated a reduced fee because the doctor was not in network. Ask you LAP-BAND^® doctor for a referral so you don't have to hunt and peck.

warmsmartcookie · 07-12-2006, 01:07 PM

This doc is great--a big supporter of bariatric surgery, good clinical reputation, and on the west side. Nice person, too.

WEINSTEIN, MD PHILLIP
FAMILY PRACTICE
902 Frostwood Dr Ste 262
Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713)932-0118
Fax: (713)932-8303

Stariann · 07-12-2006, 07:13 PM

Thanks for the replys I'm going to call and check out the doctors recommended.

Mert · 07-15-2006, 10:16 PM

My PCP is very nice and supportive of WLS, his name is Jerry Simmons and he is on Hwy 36 in Needville (south of Richmond-Rosenburg on 59). His number is 979-793-7111. Good luck.