GASTRIC BYPASS/ LAP BAND

Question
I WOULD LIKE TO FIND A DOCTOR THAT ACCEPTS MEDICAID WITH A HMO FOR THE GASTRIC BYPASS OR THE LAP BANDgastric

Answer
Hi Anecia:

Many bariatric surgeons accept medicaid--for the Roux-en-Y (Gastric Bypass), Lap-Band, and Duodenal Switch.  If you go here:
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareApprovedFacilitie/BSF/list.asp

You'll find a list of centers which are approved by Medicare and Medicaid for Bariatric Surgery.  You can search by state.  Then by calling those hospitals, you will be able to find out which bariatric surgeons accept Medicaid.  

Good luck!

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