lepez 0 Posted 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lab Rat 0 Posted 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lepez 0 Posted 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legallyblonde2 0 Posted May 20, 2007 Dr Billy in Ventura. Only 1 hour away. Well worth the drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sophrosyne 0 Posted May 20, 2007 I know ten people who have gone to Dr. Paya for their surgeries and they all seem pretty happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lepez 0 Posted May 21, 2007 Thanks for your response. Did you have your lap band done by him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StacieM 0 Posted June 13, 2007 Do you know how much Dr. Paya charges in self pay cases? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lab Rat 0 Posted 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StacieM 0 Posted 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lepez 0 Posted 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites