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Old 12-14-2007, 02:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Do any of you have any idea how to find a wls dr that will take medicare? The one I wanted does not take it. Not feeling excited anymore now.
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Old 12-15-2007, 09:21 AM   #2 (permalink)
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i would look on the website or just keep calling some doc's. Several doctors here in AZ do take medicare. Dont give up hope
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Old 12-15-2007, 09:25 AM   #3 (permalink)
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i know you can call the phone # on there and they will give you a list of dr.s....mine did and he is in st.louis mo Dr.Eagon and Dr.Halpin does! If you want more info pm me!!! Good Luck!!
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Old 12-15-2007, 03:00 PM   #4 (permalink)
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thank you for the responses. I have until July anyway to find one. lol I just thought maybe I could get a jumpstart on the other stuff you have to go thru so I would be pretty much ready for the final stuff come July. errrrrrr I thought the dr I had in mind took medicare.
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