HELP.........Need M.D. in Los Angeles area

lepez · May 15, 2007

I have done alot of research and was pleased to find Dr. Carson Liu. BUT my Blue Cross PPO insurance will not cover the procedure to be performed by him. I am really upset about it and can't afford to cash pay. Do you know anyone else in the L.A. area that has done as many lap band procedures and has as few complications as Dr.Liu?

Lab Rat · May 16, 2007

Try Dr. Paya. 818-888-7090 California LAPBAND surgery – Gastric Bypass Versus LAPBAND - LAPBAND Pictures. He is great with tons of experience. Good Luck!

lepez · May 16, 2007

Dear Lab Rat,

Thanks for the tip on Dr. Paya. He sounds really experienced. Did you have your lap band surgery with him? I appreciate your help.

legallyblonde2 · May 20, 2007

Dr Billy in Ventura. Only 1 hour away. Well worth the drive.

sophrosyne · May 20, 2007

I know ten people who have gone to Dr. Paya for their surgeries and they all seem pretty happy.

lepez · May 21, 2007

Thanks for your response. Did you have your lap band done by him?

StacieM · June 13, 2007

Do you know how much Dr. Paya charges in self pay cases?

Lab Rat · June 14, 2007

I was self-pay and paid $9000.00 to hospital and $6500.00 to Dr. Paya. But, his office will help you out with Care Credit. Can't say enough good things about him. Best $ I ever spent. I lost 95 lbs in 10 months. He was very encouraging and I stuck with the program. I'm 10 lbs from goal and he has been great every pound.

StacieM · June 14, 2007

Lab Rat... congrats on getting close to your goal, that's awesome. I only hope I can be as successful. I will check out your doctor.

lepez · June 15, 2007

I was self-pay and paid $9000.00 to hospital and $6500.00 to Dr. Paya. But, his office will help you out with Care Credit. Can't say enough good things about him. Best $ I ever spent. I lost 95 lbs in 10 months. He was very encouraging and I stuck with the program. I'm 10 lbs from goal and he has been great every pound.

Dear Lab Rat,

Congratulations on almost reaching your goal ! Have you had any problems with your lap band ? Do you know if he has a low rate of complications? Thanks for giving me a lead on another Dr. to check out.