Self Payers in Florida

[mbuczkowski 272]

I am staying in Orlando with Dr Teixeira. Not happy about the $$$ but glad to have the Dr close to home

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[ChubbyLia 0]

On 5/15/2016 at 5:38 PM, midvishon said:

I just called the office of Dr. Shillingford last week and Nancy spent over 20 minutes explaining and answering any question I had. She was very informative, polite and professional and made great impression on me as well as giving me some of the confidence I was looking for to go ahead and meet them.

I am meeting them this coming Wednesday and looking forward for this.

I also got a reply from OCC in Mexico where they quoted me for $6,500 + $200 for Post Op medication + additional fees for paying with credit card + I need to consider the cost of airfare for 2.

To me it looks like no brainer to have it done locally for the $10,500 with the Post Op local support then go to Mexico and take the risk. Also, this will help with the tax deductions for medical expanses at the end of the year.

Anyway, Nancy provided me quite a lot of written info as well as references from other patients (phone numbers to call them directly). I will post additional updates from my face to face appointment this coming week.

Forgot to mention earlier but as a comparison, I called my doctor friend in TN and asked him to get me local quotes from his source. Got a quote couple of day ago for $20-$25K!!! Crazy.

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How did it go? I'm considering this route. Can I have the EGD done before getting the VSG or is it a procedure that's done at the same time?

[janet5263 29]

I due in Altamonte spring Doctor Beltran check he is good

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[logicwand 269]

EGD should be done before surgery. At least mine was. A hiatal hernia was found during the EGD and the self pay price dropped from $14,000 to $5,200 because they give a discount. I’m assuming they can bill insurance for the hernia repair which will be done during the VSG surgery. Not exactly sure, but for self payers, it’s definitely something to look into and to ask potential doctors about a discount if you have a hernia too.

[GassyGurl 428]

If anyone has used Dr Tagger feedback is appreciated !
Thank you

I used Dr Taggar and am very happy. Young, knowledgeable, made me feel at ease.

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