Hey Yall!
Any one out there from Kentucky? I had to change Dr's because I couldn't afford the Dr's Fee so I changed Dr's today to Dr Mark Shina. Does anyone know him? I want to know everything.

~Carmille

I live in Kentucky, in Richmond, to be exact. Sorry, but I don't know of your new doctor. I will be going down to Nashville to see mine. At least, that's the plan right now. I would probably see one in Cincinnati since it is closer to me than Nashville, but Nashville is closer to my parents' house, where I would be staying after the surgery.

Carmille, Im not from Kentuky ( I sent you a PM as well ) I saw your post since im a night owl .... I saw this on OH and thought ide pass it on to you .
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobe...+Shina+qh.html
HTH
Mindy

Thanks for responding to my post so quickly! I love this web site because everyone cares about each other! Good Luck To All and keep me posted!~Carmille

I have had a few friends go to Dr. Shina and they have had mixed reviews. I hear that he should stick to doing bypasses and not banding. Also, I was not very impressed with his attitude overall. I have also got a few friends that just LOVE him...they have all had the bypass, though.

STAY AWAY FROM DAVID GELLAR!!! This man is a nightmare!! He brags about his "skills", but has botched 5 women that I know (2 have bands, the other 3 have bypass). His ego stands in his way of treating people with any kind of regard and he gets very angry with his patients when they have complications--even if it is not their own doing. Watch out!!

I had Dr. Vince Lusco...he did an excellent job, but better still--the staff @ St. Mary's was beyond exemplary!!! They are true blessings!! Their program is surely the best one in the city!! I have investigated all of them. AND, he studied with Jeffrey Allen (who I love as well).

If you want to talk about any of this, please feel free to send me a message. Good luck!!!!!

Wow, i hadn't heard that about Dr. Geller. Are you sure about your facts? I have heard that Dr. Shina has botched a bunch of cases. A lot of open conversions, leaks, erosions. The nurses at his own hospital hate him.

But I have only heard good things about Dr. Geller. I have alot of friends that abosolutely love him. He spends so much time with patients, myself included -- that he runs late.

I have heard plenty of good about the St. Mary's docs, but everybody has to pay $4000 cash to have surgery, even if you have insurance, because of them being out-of-network. Dr. Geller doesn't have these big fees.


Hey red, send me a message where you heard these things about Dr. G, because I was set on him, but haven't had my surgery yet.


Holly

I have to agree Dr Lusco was wonderful and the St mary's bariatric staff were beyond wonderful. I have Anthem and all I had to pay was my specialist co-pay of 30.00. They are in network with Anthem. I am 2 weeks post-op and have no complaints. I wish I had done this sooner. Good Luck with the journey.

I had my Lap Band done by Dr. Geller and loved him. He has never came across unprofessional and I most impressed how he spends as much time as you need during your visits. My surgery went great and I would recommended him to anyone. The program at Nortons has been a wonderful experience for the beginning.

Good luck.