Trying to find a qualified Lap Band specialist in NC. Calling all NC Banders!!!

[Jade0729 0]

I have been to a few seminars with several different doctors in nc. I want to make sure that the one that I choose is someone that is very well qualified. Is there any one that can give me some names of the doctors they chose in NC??

HELP!!:tongue2:

[dratdee 0]

Hello,

Im in NC and am a fellow lap band seeker. Im not sure which part of the state you are in, but I see Dr Carl Lowe in Charlotte. I havent been banded yet, but so far, Im impressed. I went to him because I had a friend who recommended him after he banded her and Ive been very pleased. He is at the Carolina Surgical Center and is a provider of excellence with the lap band through BCBS.

Hope this helps!

[Jade0729 0]

Thanks alot for you reply. I actually live about 4 hours from charlotte. But I am actually there alot because thats where I live. Do you know if he accepts Tricare? Let me know how you surgery goes!! Good luck:thumbup:

[Suzdavis 0]

Jade0729 there is a Bariatric Center at Wake Forrest Baptist and the Dr's name is Dr Aldolph Fernandez. If you go to the WFBM website and go to the Bariatric center you will find the number listed (sorry I don't have it with me at work.

He did my surgery in April and I have had very few problems and his office is really good to work with.... He is a great Dr and I have a lot of faith in him. His office is at the hospital. I live in Lexington and as far as I am concerned he is a great DR.

Good Luck in finding a Dr.....

Suzanne

[lessofm3 0]

Jade, I also had lap band surgery. Mine was done in Hickory. If you got to Hickory surgical clinic then click on specialties then weight loss you will learn about the surgeons in Hickory that are qualified. My surgeon was Dr. Cox, there are 2 other surgeons there that are qualified for both banding and bypass. The weight loss center has a specialized team that works with the patients. I have not had any problems since my banding in June of this year, and am very confident in the team in Hickory. The doctors will do the surgery out of either Catawba or Frye hospital.

I hope this has helped.