Any info on Mary Estakhri, Pleasanton CA

[MacMadame 81]

I did a search here and didn't find much.

This doctor is near me and has some really good comments on ObesityHelp.com, plus she's in my insurance and has their Aexcel rating (which means I have smaller co-pays, I think).

I'm looking for a doctor who recognizes that I research everything and I have strong opinions about some things and want some say in my health care. I'm also going to ask questions.

Not all docs like that.

[*susan* 1,709]

I am not familiar with her, but thought I would bump this for you.

Personally, I think the more knowledgeable one is about their own personal healthcare and any procedures they may be having done, the better! When it comes to my body, I want to know everything that is being done to and why.

[MacMadame 81]

Yes, I feel the same.

My POV is that my doctor is an expert on the medicine part of it, but I am an expert on ME. I'm the one who knows my values, how risk adverse I am, what my limits are. So it's up to me to make the final choice once the doctor provides the medical knowledge I'm lacking.

My PCP is great about that. I'm really sorry my medical group doesn't do lapband so I just stay with them. Maybe when I finally get the financials ducks in a row, they'll have started.