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I need to find a good Houston surgeon that is reasonable I have I insurance but they do not cover the surgery. I will have to self pay. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Also I want to have it done November 16 as I already have vacation scheduled.

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Hi! I've recently started my journey for the VSG. You asked about a Houston area doctor. I live in the Cypress area and the doctor I have chosen is Dr. Bradley Waggoner. He is located at 290 between Huffmeister and Telge. I went to a seminar last Thursday and had an appointment with him on Monday, the 15th. In my opinion, he is wonderful. He does have a page on this website, or go to North Cypress Medical Center's website and you can find him there. Hope this helps.

Julie

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Thank you Julie,

Did he mention how much the whole package will be? Since I am having to self-pay I am having to call around and get the best doctor for the best price :) Thanks for your help. Have you scheduled your surgery?

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Call and speak with the doctors over at Methodist. Not sure how much their self-pay rates are but maybe they can work with you. http://www.methodisthealth.com/wmc.cfm?id=35059

One thing, trying to get on a busy surgeon's calendar at such a late date could be an issue, you need to be prepared if it doesn't happen.

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I used Dr Fernando Miranda. Loved him! He has a website with the prices and I believe it 11,000 cash for the surgery. Good Luck!

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Thank you ladies I am hoping to pick a surgeon next week so I can hopefully get a November date of surgery. Thanks for all the help!

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My Surgeon was Dr Matthew St. Laurent .....He was great!!!!

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Not sure if it's too late but I highly recommend Dr. Christopher Reilly of West Houston Hospital.

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Thank you Julie' date='

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I just saw your post. Sorry for the delay. He does offer a reduced rate for self-pay through North Cypress Hospital. I'm not 100% sure what my total cost will be yet. My surgery is scheduled for the 14th. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Waggoner. He is great and his staff are really nice and supportive. Have you made a decision about your surgery yet?

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Hi i am scheduled for November 20th 2012 and I have been told that my surgeon Dr. Felix Spiegel is one of the best and that the hospital University General is a very good bariatric hospital. The office staff has been wonderful to me and answering all my questions when I call constantly with just one more question. LOL. So far so good for a surgeon in Houston.

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Thank you all, I had chosen Dr. Brian Mirza and he was AWSOME! Held your hand the whole way and walked you thru it step by step you never wondered what was going on, and he is very caring!! Wonderful Doctor.

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I have Dr. Sherman Yu. He looks pretty young but has an excellent bedside manner and doesn't rush you out of his office. The ladies at his office are also very helpful with those "I was just wondering" questions! :)

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Hey there girl. I'm waiting to be sleeved by Dr. Mehta at UT physicians, it's a revision from the lapband Dr Felix Spiegel put in 5yrs ago. By far one of the worst doctors I have ever met. Me and 2 others he worked on have had nothing but complications and he and his facility have HORRIBLE bed side manor. If you haven't chosen a doctor yet please don't chose him. You're safer being self pay in Mexico and having a Houston doctor do your follow ups. Message me if you need any info

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Hey there girl. I'm waiting to be sleeved by Dr. Mehta at UT physicians, it's a revision from the lapband Dr Felix Spiegel put in 5yrs ago. By far one of the worst doctors I have ever met. Me and 2 others he worked on have had nothing but complications and he and his facility have HORRIBLE bed side manor. If you haven't chosen a doctor yet please don't chose him. You're safer being self pay in Mexico and having a Houston doctor do your follow ups. Message me if you need any info

Hi,

I had mine done on November 14th, :) I used Dr. Marza and he was great. Thanks for the reply. I hope you do great with your revision.

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I have Dr. Sherman Yu. He looks pretty young but has an excellent bedside manner and doesn't rush you out of his office. The ladies at his office are also very helpful with those "I was just wondering" questions! :)

Hope you are doing well.

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