girliegirl 49 Posted May 17, 2012 hi, has anyone used or heard of Dr Angstadt or Dr Buchin on Long Island, NY? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihud 1 Posted May 17, 2012 yes, Dr. angstadt is my doctor. My sleeve is scheduled this Tuesday the 22nd at Mercy Hospital. He is very professional and patient. I can let yuou know more after the surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
girliegirl 49 Posted May 17, 2012 oh thats good to hear. I'm meeting with him monday but I'm not sure he will take me because I'm a revision and I'm not sure if he does those. the office said he does but who knows? I'm not sure how much experience he has with them or with the sleeve for that matter. i will see him in Pt Jeff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lmitchell40* 5 Posted May 17, 2012 Hello Heidi, Do you mind if I ask what time is your surgery? I have an appointment with him on Tuesday Morning? Do you like the office staff, have they been helpful and friendly. I would be interested to know how your post-op goes. thanks, lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
girliegirl 49 Posted May 17, 2012 heidi, was he the only dr you interviewed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihud 1 Posted May 17, 2012 I went to another dr in Brooklyn (Sherwinter) I didnt like the Hospital or staff and when I researched Dr. Angstatd and the group I got real good info. I like the single incision method!! I have to call up monday afternoon to find out what time surgery is on Tuesday...are you sure you have an appoint. with Angstatd on Tuesday? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihud 1 Posted May 17, 2012 Hello Heidi, Do you like the office staff, have they been helpful and friendly. I would be interested to know how your post-op goes. The office staff is real nice, I was very impressed with the hospital...The only issue I had was that the office didnt let me know that my insurance approved the surgery I had to keep calling and be on top of that... I will let you know how it went post op looking forward! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDHenin 165 Posted May 18, 2012 What part of long island? I'm in west Babylon. I used dr. Cussatti. He's wonderful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lmitchell40* 5 Posted May 18, 2012 I am not familiar with Long Island I live in Jersey City.....my doctor is actually in Paramus but I am not sure about him anymore; I can not find anyone who has used him as a surgeon and that has me worried. So, I did some more research and found Dr. Garber but he is not covered under my plan but his partner Dr. Angstatd is and he had good reviews so I schedule an appt to meet with him to discuss my surgery. My surgery is actually schedule for 6/20 with the dr. in Paramus.....right now I do not know what I am going to do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
girliegirl 49 Posted May 18, 2012 I had the same issue with Garber. I was scheduled to meet him today but a few days ago they called and told me her doesn't take my ins and they asked me if i would see Angstadt. i was like, who is he? i never heard of him? how old is he? how many has he done, etc etc. my case is a little risky because I'm an ex banister so i want someone with a lot of experience. I'm meeting him monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
girliegirl 49 Posted May 18, 2012 What part of long island? I'm in west Babylon. I used dr. Cussatti. He's wonderful. where is Cussatti? what hospital? west babylon is right by me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDHenin 165 Posted May 18, 2012 He is in west islip on montauk hwy. good Sam hospital. Highly recommend him!! Dr. Edward Cussatti. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
girliegirl 49 Posted May 18, 2012 Where are u from? im in kings park. is this dr part of a bariatric group? i can't seem to find anything on him. is he mostly a band dr? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDHenin 165 Posted May 18, 2012 He is chief of bariatrics at good Sam. He is a wonderful dr. He's done hundreds of sleeves. Revisions as well. His number is 631-587-5800. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites