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Hi...I have to have a psych eval and the dr referred by my surgeon is not in my network....does anyone have any suggestions of psychologist in the NJ area? Thanks!

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First look on your insurance companys web site. Contact listed MDs. You may also call your bariactric surgeon and ask if they have a list of MDs. I live in NJ and I had my eval done by Bridge Mental Health (732) 701-8400. Her name was Dr. Helen Demetriades. She was very understanding. Good luck!

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Hi...I have to have a psych eval and the dr referred by my surgeon is not in my network....does anyone have any suggestions of psychologist in the NJ area? Thanks!

What's your insurance?

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Dr. Elise Gross; Dr. Michael L. Sakowitz

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lol. I live Upstate NY and my surgeon is in LI, NY. I travel almost three hours to seem him w/o a problem. His facility is some kind of wonderful...all of the doctors one will ever need in order to obtain clearance prior to this SILS (single incision laparoscopic surgery) band are in the same building working together with ea other - a great convenience for me. My surgeon's name is Dr. Hollover and he works together with Dr. Garber, both are certified to the gills in bariatric surgery. I have GHI PPO and Dr. Hollover is in the network for me. I do hope it all works out. Cheers.

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I used Dr. Lon Geiser. I think he takes most insurance.

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