When i decided that i wanted to have surgery i first did extensive reasearch on all the different types of surgeries and ultimately decided on the sleeve (which i LOVE and couldnt be happier, yesterday was exactly a month post op and 30 lbs down) , then i called my insurance company to see if they had any bariatric doctors that were in my network, they gave me few doctors, i went to my first free consultation and right then and there i fell in love with the entire office and just knew that i didnt need to go anywhere else. I cannot say enough about my surgeon, she has to be the nicest person i have ever met as is her entire staff ( which are all females which was very comforting to me) so if you have insurance i would call them up and see if they can give you some names. Best decision i have ever made soo happy ????