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I'm a newbie looking for a Lap-Band doctor in the vicinity of our nation's capital. I'll be self-paying so I'd be interested in knowing the price but I'm more concerned that the doctor have a lot of experience. Thanks in advance for your help!

Bonnie (lessISmore), I understood what you meant. My comment was directed at the office wait time. With the number of skilled surgeons performing this procedure, many factors, including customer service, will have an impact on my choice. Thanks again!

I finally got the INAMED site to work for me and it gave me both of these doctors. I will be attending Dr. Pinnar's seminar on 4/18. The person I spoke to on the phone said that I might be able to save $3000 by having surgery at the surgery center rather than at the hospital...all depends on the Dr.'s evaluation of my co-morbidities (apnea and osteoarthritis) in light of my BMI (39.6). I also have made an inquiry of Dr. Elirany but lessIsmore's message has given me pause. Again, many thanks.