smayn10523 0 Posted July 25, 2013 Has anyone had any experience with doctors in Arizona? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantompouch 19 Posted July 25, 2013 Hi.......I do not know of any.....I had the VSG yesterday......with Dr. Daniel Herron at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.......I feel fine....no more pain pump......took a walk--sitting in a chair.......surgeon is soooooo wonderful ! All the best..... R Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCRNonherway 78 Posted July 25, 2013 Sleeved with Dr Stephen Burpee in Tucson. He is fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smayn10523 0 Posted July 25, 2013 What was his price? Was it all inclusive? Did he make you jump through a lot of hoops before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gia24 85 Posted July 27, 2013 I am having my surgery at St. Luke's in PHX, with Dr. Juarez, Abdominal Surgeons is his practice and he works with Bridges AZ. Very good Dr. Spent a lot of time with me in my appointment with him, and it depends on your insurance requirements what you need to do. Unless you're paying cash. His office lays everything out for you, and they help you get everything in order to get you approved, but ultimately it's up to your insurance. My surgery is Aug 19th. 2 virgogirl96 and anggeorge reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCRNonherway 78 Posted July 27, 2013 What was his price? Was it all inclusive? Did he make you jump through a lot of hoops before? Insurance paid for mine. He does have an all inclusive price. I think $18000? Only hoops ahead of time are psych eval and nut eval. As much as I like him, I said if insurance denied me, I would go to Mexico. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CantHateYourselfThin 29 Posted August 8, 2013 Sleeved with Dr Stephen Burpee in Tucson. He is fantastic. I am seeing his practice partner Dr. Chiasson in Tucson with The Southern Arizona Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery. They go through Northwest Medical Center which is "Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence". They train other surgeons. So far so good. Insurance is paying mine. Yes the cash price is roughly $18k. I have also heard people like Dr. Robin Blackstone in Phoenix. 2 newme1112 and CCRNonherway reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mommas159 10 Posted August 12, 2013 I'm seeing Dr Chassion too. I love their office, their pre-op seminar was fun, informative and hosted by The head nurse at Northwest hospitals bariatric department. My surgery is on the 28th of this month and although I'm nervous, none of that has to do with Dr Chassion or his team. I wish you luck in finding your right fit! 2 CCRNonherway and newme1112 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCRNonherway 78 Posted August 14, 2013 Very happy to see some fellow Tucsonans. I have been very happy with Dr Burpee and the office so far. The stay at Northwest was very good. No complaints. Sent from my iPad using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newme1112 1 Posted August 20, 2013 I'm seeing Dr Chassion too. I love their office' date=' their pre-op seminar was fun, informative and hosted by The head nurse at Northwest hospitals bariatric department. My surgery is on the 28th of this month and although I'm nervous, none of that has to do with Dr Chassion or his team.I wish you luck in finding your right fit![/quote'] I was sleeved by Dr. Chaisson in November 2012. Loved the care at Northwest Medical Center and Dr. chaisson's office is great also. Have been very pleased. 1 Mommas159 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
litalo 2 Posted August 20, 2013 this is all good to hear! I just went for the first seminar with Dr. Chassion and I feel that this is the right practice for me. 1 Mommas159 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piaffe3 6 Posted June 26, 2015 Dr. Burpee in Tucson did mine in March 2015. The whole office is excellent. Very responsive and supportive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites