Question:
Does anyone know how long the waiting list is for BTC in Columbus, OH?

I had my PCP dr appt yesterday, she told me to find a Dr and make an appt and she would send the referral letter to her. Well I think I want Patricia Choban at the BTC in Columbus, Ohio to preform the surgery, but does anyone know how long I will have to wait to get in for my consult to see her? and how long after the consult is the surgery date wait?????    — Tennille (posted on August 8, 2000)

August 17, 2000
Hi, You need to call the Bariatric Treatment Centers and they will help you do everything you need to do to get the first consultation appointment scheduled. I went through my PCP, and BTC Called me to set up the appointment, which was about 3 weeks after the initial phone call. I had my consultation with Dr. Kaczmarski, and he said once you get insurance approval, the wait time is 5-6 weeks for surgery. Good luck, email me if you have any more questions! Beth
   — Beth S.

August 23, 2000
Beth, I called BTC's main number on 8/21 and they had just had someone cancel for 8/23 and asked if I could make that appointment. Well it was a no brainer, I met with Dr. Kaczmarski today and can not wait for a surgery date. I am very impressed with BTC and am sure you will be. Good luck. Barry Rackmill
   — Barry R.