stockymd 0 Posted January 3, 2006 I need a psych eval, and was wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a Dr. I would like to get this done this month, but can't find a Doctor with experience with weight loss patients. For thoes of you that can recommend I would appreciate the name and number of the Doc that did your Phych eval. My PCP is goofy, so I need the info to tell him so I can get a referral. I don't care where the Dr is located ...will travel for evaluation :Bunny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kryssa 1 Posted January 3, 2006 My psychologists do only WLS patients and they are wonderful. They are located in Atlanta although they travel to St. Simon's Island once or twice a month (get evaluated and get a vacation at the same time?). Greg Cox and Betsy Ryland are a husband and wife team. They do individual evaluations as well as seminars for pre and post op patients. Their website is obesity2balance.com; it has their email address and phone #. Good Luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teresita 0 Posted January 3, 2006 Okie dokie, see you when you get back from Georgia. LOL I saw Dr. Sharon Moon located in LaPlata MD. Straight down Branch ave, through Waldorf. Just a little pass the LaPlata Waldorf. She is $200 I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSasha 0 Posted January 3, 2006 I have a visual of C holding a sign. ***Will travel for psych eval*** Okie dokie, see you when you get back from Georgia. LOL I saw Dr. Sharon Moon located in LaPlata MD. Straight down Branch ave, through Waldorf. Just a little pass the LaPlata Waldorf. She is $200 I believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stockymd 0 Posted January 3, 2006 Ok ok ...I was waiting for the comments....checking to see if you all were paying attention to me Thank s for the info...I found a lady in Gaithersburg...She seems nice enough and not busy this month so I got my appt for next week. Hey Skinner - How ya been...I still need to move more. Can't get it in gear. Lsasha- You have been doing great---Come on tell us...How much have ya lost now? :kiss And I did make a sign...What's wrong with that? :tired See you all soon.... :bandit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keekahari 0 Posted January 3, 2006 StockyMD, I will need a psych eval soon too. Please let me know the 411, is she covered by mdipa? Thanks, Kee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stockymd 0 Posted January 3, 2006 Yes she does...but I called MDIPA today and they make the Dr. fill out a form first and then will let the Dr know if the visits will be covered. Plus, of course you need you PCP to write a referral. Dr. Denise Dewhurst- 301-353-9543 Germantown, MD (Requires 2 visits) Sorry I think I said Gaithersberg before. Another Dr. called me a few minutes ago (I called like 10 today)- She does not take MDIPA, but it only costs $200 - $150 for visit and $50 for the report) --I might go with her..depending on her availability Peggy Becker 703-927-2915 - Springfield, VA Good Luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ConnieA0278 0 Posted January 5, 2006 Okie dokie, see you when you get back from Georgia. LOL I saw Dr. Sharon Moon located in LaPlata MD. Straight down Branch ave, through Waldorf. Just a little pass the LaPlata Waldorf. She is $200 I believe. Sharon Moon is my best friends mom she is really nice. I just got mine done in Waldorf w/ Dr. Hussain on post office road she took my insurance i only paid co pay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stockymd 0 Posted January 5, 2006 Thanks Connie....wow you are just moving along :Bunny :Bunny Hey Kee- I changed my person again. It's Dr. Fernback located in College Park, MD. Now I have my psych on 2/1/2005. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teresita 0 Posted January 5, 2006 Hey C if they find you crazy the insurance company will pay for it. LOL I passed and I had to pay, I don't know how that happened. Anyhow, let me know if you need the answers to the test. LMBO Connie I love Sharon, tell her I said HI. We had such a good time talking, she is so comfortable. We talked and talked and talked pass the time that I was suppose to be there. We talked about everything and anything, her grandchildren, her weight, her husband, their pastor and church. We'll all have to get together for a therapy session. I'll bring some coffee cake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keekahari 0 Posted January 5, 2006 C, does Dr.Fernback take the insurance or do you have to pay out of pocket. I am trying to get with someone that is covered under mdipa so I can save a couple of dollars. I have another question too... The test that ur scheduling, I am assuming that we can do those before our visist with our surgeon right? Also what other test have you done/soon to do so I can keep on track. Not sure how far along you are in your process, but since we have the same ins. co. and we are seeing the same surgeon, so I am following your lead.... Oh and one more thing. You mentioned that a meeting was being held at a seafood place. What the name and date, etc. I dont eat seafood, but I really want to meet you gals... and I am sure there is someting on the menu for me. Thanks for the info ladies... Kee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSasha 0 Posted January 5, 2006 I'm not C, but trying to help ya out. Here is the website to the restaurant http://www.gandmcrabcakes.com/ Karen is going to send out an email w/the particulars. Make sure she has your email addy. See ya Sunday:Bunny C, does Dr.Fernback take the insurance or do you have to pay out of pocket. I am trying to get with someone that is covered under mdipa so I can save a couple of dollars. I have another question too... The test that ur scheduling, I am assuming that we can do those before our visist with our surgeon right? Also what other test have you done/soon to do so I can keep on track. Not sure how far along you are in your process, but since we have the same ins. co. and we are seeing the same surgeon, so I am following your lead.... Oh and one more thing. You mentioned that a meeting was being held at a seafood place. What the name and date, etc. I dont eat seafood, but I really want to meet you gals... and I am sure there is someting on the menu for me. Thanks for the info ladies... Kee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stockymd 0 Posted January 5, 2006 Kee, I hate the way this post is set up...I can't see what you asked..But I will try and remember. Dr. Fernback accepts MDIPA, actually he is the original Dr. my PCP referred me to. I called MDIPA to ask them specifically what I need to do for the psych eval. The Dr. has to go on MDIPA's web site and fill out a for FIRST and submit to them for approval (prior to your appt). I recommend calling MDIPA and seeing what they need 1st. You do not want to get stuck with that bill! I have been seeing my PCP and a nutritionist for the past 5 months (one more month to go). I had my 1st sleep study a couple weeks ago. They called me today to come back again cuz I snore and have apnea..and want to see if I can tollerate the machine they are going to want to give me. Yippy!! I have my consult with surgeon on 1/23/05, my psych on 2/1/05 and that's where I am so far. I hope you can join us on Sunday it would be great to meet you and chat :Bunny :Bunny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystalstar11 0 Posted January 5, 2006 Hello Group, It's me... Made the reservation for Sunday at 1pm at G&M. Here is the web site for those who don't eat seafood http://www.gandmcrabcakes.com/ Hope you can find something you like. But most of all I hope to see everyone there. Please E-mail me a thumbs up if you are coming. I'm sorry this is such a short notice. Kee - I'm looking forward to meeting you Sunday. Thanks goes out to the group for helping pull everything together. Karen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keekahari 0 Posted January 5, 2006 See you on Sunday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
