Looking for Northern CA fill doctor who takes Mexico Patients.

[juliegeraci 7]

My friend is getting banded 9/3 with Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. Can someone recommend a follow up surgeon? How much are his fills for Mexico patients? My doctor's fees are very expensive, like $450 a fill. Thanks in advance.

[FallsTooFast 0]

Julie-

I am temporarily in SF and just got a fill on the 16th. I inquired with your DR but was stunned by the price....I could fly to TJ where I had my first one for that....that's my preference anyway! I looked into Fill Centers in the area and only came up with Gardenview (sp) who doesn't use fluro! I wanted my pouch evaluated so I was checking into other options. The Fill Center recommended I go to Boise, ID to get plugged-in to the Fill Center System and they were having an introductory fill offer: grandfather into entire system, fill & fluro for $168! I found a cheap flight and jumped on it! They ONLY used fluro to find my port and my pouch was never evaluated....no barium since c-arm doesn't move to accomodate the seated position!!! Kind of a let down....just wanted to give you a heads up if she is recommended this option. I would go to TJ EVERYTIME if I was a perm North Cal resident.....its not that far and tickets are cheap. I love TJ and Dr Ortiz's staff!