Molly3 495 Posted February 5, 2013 Hi, Can anyone recommend a surgeon in the Vegas area? Thank you so much! -Molly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil78baby 2 Posted April 10, 2013 I would check summerlin hospital that's where a friend of mine went. Sorry can't remember doctors name. 1 Molly3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacey77 3 Posted April 10, 2013 Dr. Umbach at Blossom Bariatrics. The staff is wonderful! My Surgery is set for the 16th. 1 Molly3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallbird 168 Posted April 10, 2013 If your insurance will cover it go with Dr. Atkinson I wanted to go with him so bad since Ive read good reviews, and My friends who got WLS loved him, and the after care. He was 16,000 cash pay so I had to go with Dr. Umbach since he is 6,000 dollars less. You get what you pay for Im 4 months post op and hate everything about my surgeon He totally doesnt seem to care for his patients he even stacks patients, I went to support group yesterday and the receptionist was talking about how he has 9 patients to operate all in one day....shows the money matters more then the patient. Anyway sorry to be so negative, I just didnt have a good experience btw they havent called to check on me at all and see how Im doing 4 months out! Good luck dont let money be why you skimp out on a good surgeon =) 1 Molly3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikkiV1986 121 Posted April 10, 2013 I went through Dr. Atkinson! Surgery was March 4th! I'm down 34.6 pounds and almost 26" are gone!! I have no regrets. And I, too, was a cash patient!! 1 Molly3 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacey77 3 Posted April 10, 2013 If your insurance will cover it go with Dr. Atkinson I wanted to go with him so bad since Ive read good reviews, and My friends who got WLS loved him, and the after care. He was 16,000 cash pay so I had to go with Dr. Umbach since he is 6,000 dollars less. You get what you pay for Im 4 months post op and hate everything about my surgeon He totally doesnt seem to care for his patients he even stacks patients, I went to support group yesterday and the receptionist was talking about how he has 9 patients to operate all in one day....shows the money matters more then the patient. Anyway sorry to be so negative, I just didnt have a good experience btw they havent called to check on me at all and see how Im doing 4 months out! Good luck dont let money be why you skimp out on a good surgeon =) Uh oohhh..I hope that my after care is not like that..crossing fiingers..I had a GM and Exec Chef that both went to Dr Atkinson and had great reviews. One had the sleeve and one had the gastric bypass. I wanted to go there as well but I was referred to Blossom Bariatrics from the Oband center. I havent run into any problems yet, everyone has been so nice. 1 lil78baby reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly3 495 Posted April 11, 2013 Thanks everyone! I have gone through the insurance thing with Dr. Atkinson, I thought I wanted the lap band. He was great in answering all my questions! However, I changed my mind & decided I wanted the sleeve....Unfortunately, my insurance does not cover the sleeve. He charges $16,700 for cash patients. I meet Dr. Umbach wednesday. He charges $10,400 for cash patients. Both centers are Center of Excellence. My stomach hurts...so many decisions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
