Question:
my mom wants to get the surgery but my dr wont do it on anyone over 62 she is 65
dose anyone know of a dr. that will do the bypass on older people — Deb423 (posted on February 3, 2009)
February 3, 2009
Is your mother willing to travel to Mexico? My surgeon in Mexico would most
likely be GLAD to do the surgery, would be willing to work with any
insurance company that she has, and I HIGHLY recommend him. Just write me
for details if you are interested. Hugh
— hubarlow
February 3, 2009
There's a surgeon, the one I'd have if I'm able to choose. He does
surgeries up to 75 years old and he's in North West Florida.
Jeffrey Lord, M.D.
5149 North Nine Ave
Ste G-32
Pensacola, FL 32504
Phone: (850) 416-7546
— [Deactivated Member]
February 3, 2009
If your mom is willing to go to Mexico, Dr. Antonio Cuevas is excellent.
He operates in Los Angeles Hospital in Tijuana. The hospital is state of
the art and beautiful. You get first class treatment. He is a wonderful
caring person and is truthful. If he can help, he does.
— chachis1
February 3, 2009
Paul Kemmeter from Grand Rapids, MI at Grand Health Partners does WLS on
people up to 78.
— gaily64
February 3, 2009
I am from North Carolina and Duke Weight Loss Clinic in Durham will take
patients at least 70 years old, maybe older. I know there was an older
lady in our psych group and she said she was the oldest that Duke has ever
taken and that she was 70 years old. They are a great hospital, Duke is
known world wide and the can tell you if your insurance will cover the
surgery. Dr. Eric DeMaria is the surgeon that did my surgery.
— tkilpatrick
February 3, 2009
Dr Lord in Pensacola, FL does operate on older people. He is a wonderful
surgeon and has a GREAT bedside manner!!!
— KareBear88
February 3, 2009
I know The Cleveland Clinic Bariatric Center will take patients older than
65 y/o. Dr. Chand was my surgeon and the staff is incredible. You didn't
mention which state is your mom from. But if she's willing to travel, this
might be an option. As far as going to Mexico, no offense, but if something
goes wrong, you don't want to be in another country. After surgery, most
doctors here in the USA will not touch you if your surgery was done
somewhere else. Good luck.
— maria09elena
February 3, 2009
haven't a clue where you are from but my surgeon will do it up to age 75 i
think...Thomas Sonnanstine..look him up
— Hill_Star
February 4, 2009
I am 74 and had lap band done no problem.Look for another
Dr.
— stanwalker
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