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I posted this in another area...didn't realize there was a Maryland section! My insurance (Aetna HMO) gave me one option for a surgeon in my area (Urbana, MD)...GBMC Comprehensive Obesity Management Program (Baltimore, MD), David von Rueden, M.D. and Babak Moeinolmolki, MD. Their website isn't great. No patient pictures or testimonials. Just wanted to see if anyone knows anything about their practice? Thanks for the help!

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I do not know about those doctors but I have also have Aetna HMO Open choice. Mine is with the Federal Gov't. My doctor, Dr. Singh takes Aetna HMO. So I think you may have more choices.

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I'm in Frederick Md and am going to Dr. Barry Greene, Advanced Weight Loss Centers, in Gaithersburg. He came highly recommended by my thyroid doc's husband, who also has privileges @ Shady Grove Hosp. (I was relieved by the independent recommendation!)

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I love Dr. Singh, is my doc and you should check him out. I really think you will like him. They have seminars at St.Agnes and support groups you can attend even before surgery to learn about lapband. Good luck with your journey.

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I have a friend who is a nurse and says that GBMC is not the place to go. I would push for St. Agnes with Singh and Averbach.

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