Reasonable private pay doctor in US.

[chibabyy 77]

Hi all, I need your help in finding a doctor here in the United States that charges a reasonable price for the surgery. My sister wants to have the surgery but was denied by her insurance cos of low BMI and no serious health issues except for knee pain. So, she wants to pay privately for the surgery but doesn't want to go to Mexico for fear that no one will be held responsible if anything was to happen. Also, her husband is not in agreement with her going to Mexico and neither is my mom. We are in New York and she found a dr in New Jersey that will charge her about $13,000 but she wants to shop around some more to see if she can get a better deal. I also told her that I will post the question on the forum to see if anyone of you can help us.

[McButterpants 2,846]

I am paying $11K for Dr. Umbach in Las Vegas (Blossom Bariatrics)

[Mrs.RRn 2,111]

$9800 in Louisiana.. Dr. T. Borland.

[TARPHR 29]

ALOT of US surgeons have chosen to drop their malpractice insurance. Then they put everything in their wives names so they are judgement proof. So just check that out if she is using a US surgeon. I went to Mexico, 6000.00 no complications. I know it's a personal choice , just letting you know.

Teri

[woo woo 872]

Prices in Texas (Dallas/Houston) range from 7800 to 12.5k. If you google for gastric sleeve houston or dallas most of the docs have the price on their site. Many include hotel stays as well as the hospital stay.

There is a thread regarding this topic under the Surgeons forum, I think the title is something like "Self-Pay Help!". There were many responses with names, locations and prices there. Good luck!

ETA: I think that for the area (NE) the Doc you found in Jersey is quite reasonable and at least within driving distance from where you/she lives. Maybe a long drive though depending upon where in NY you are of course!

ETA: I found the thread here: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/95616-selfpay-help/

[ItsMe2033 143]

If the 13,000 is the total price, that's not too bad. The main reason that I did not go to Mexico was not a concern over the quality of care or if I would be able to sue someone if there was a bad outcome, but rather I didn't want to have to get on an airplane and fly just a few days after major surgery. Other people decide to do that and they are totally fine, but I didn't want to do that. I found someone about 3 hours away for just over $12,000 for the surgery.

Even if you find a surgeon in Las Vegas or Louisiana for 10k or 11k, by the time you add in the cost of the airfares for two people, and hotel rooms, I doubt that you will be saving much money.

[PdxMan 4,292]

I was with Dr Umbach in Vegas (baby!). For the outpatient option, he charges $10,400. I prefer not to be in hospitals, if at all possible. There are sick people in there. (and I wasn't sick!)

I highly recommend Dr Umbach. PLUS, you get a little time in Vegas. Plan it sometime in December when it is cold as all get out in NY.

[Bruce_65 21]

My surgeons self pay option was like 13K complete Riverside Surgical & Weight Loss center Sebastian Florida. All fees & 2 nights in the hospital at that rate.

[ChaoticBliss 113]

The Woodlands TX here, I self paid and it was right at $15,500 My surgeon only got $5000 of that. The hospital was $8500 cash, the anesthesiologist was a deal at $1250 the rest was the preliminary fees (psych, nutrition, initial consult) and the blood work / radiologist. The hospital pathology gave me a 50% discount if paid within 30 days. I chose the surgeon and hospital based on stats and ratings so I was fine with paying a little more and was completely happy with my entire experience.

[ccc 4]

Wow I paid $24,000 with everything included(hospital, anesthesia,...) in ny . I wish I knew about this support group before lol

[SuNMooNStaRS816 423]

Gulf coast MS 10,500 with dr. Avara or dr Baulder in Slidell LA

[Beach Lover 1,084]

Boca Raton, Florida with Dr. Shilingford 10,500 all inclusive (tests included).