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Has anyone been banded by Dr. Fernandez in Tampa FL??? If so..What did you think ? how was your experience? I'm asking because in my insurance provider book he is the only surgeon listed for the Tampa Bay area. Feedback is Greatly Appreciated!!! :) thank you!!

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I'm just over the bridge in St. Pete My surgeon is Dr. Jessee Thought it might be nice to network and have friends in this. I'm Rae - missraefla on face book,

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Hi, I can't provide feedback on that Dr and not sure what insurance you have but my surgeon is Dr. Aguila in Tampa and LOVE HIM! I think he accepts most insurance also. :-) Good luck!

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Has anyone been banded by Dr. Fernandez in Tampa FL??? If so..What did you think ? how was your experience? I'm asking because in my insurance provider book he is the only surgeon listed for the Tampa Bay area. Feedback is Greatly Appreciated!!! :) thank you!!

I have Dr. W. Aguila. S Tampa. Memorial Hospt, he is the best but what is your insurance??. There are many in the area. sounds strange only one is listed??

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I have Tricare and the only dr they would give me a referral to was to Dr, Fernadaz. I was told by a friend he is a gastric bypass dr only. I also heard that he wants the money upfront until your insurance pays them and then they pay you. So with this said I found a dr. in Bradenton, where I lived. He is great, great staff and I moved and I miss them. I called the insurance and told them I did not feel comfortable with Dr, Fernadez and they gave me a refferal for Dr, Bunch the same day and I was in the office the next week scheduling my surgery. Although there are several weight loss surgeons in the Tampa area I would be especially careful with him. Please.

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I am gald you found a Dr you like, I am still not banded but I pray next week the ball will start rolling again. Dr Baum was so nice huh? he too said I was sane... fooled him lol- you live in Tampa? I was told as after banding will go recover in Spring Hill to make sure i stop and walk on the way there, for clots etc. I know Btown is a ways also,,, so just mentioning it.. let us know how you do

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im on the other coast and love my surgeon and the hospital . Dr paul wizman in margate Florida and wellington. he has devoted his life to weight loss surgery and has done 1,000's of surgeries. hope this helps.

Jennifer

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