Panniculectomy, Angioplasty, etc
A plastic surgeon would not perform an angioplasty (which is the widening of a narrowed blood vessel). I assume you meant abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). There are a number of good plastic surgeons in Dayton but I am not aware of any north of town.
If you are looking for a PS to do a panniculectomy covered by insurance, however, that is going to be difficult because most of the Dayton area plastic surgeons have all banded together and decided that -- even if your insurance approves it as medically necessary -- they will NOT submit a panniculectomy to insurance because THEY allegedly believe it is cosmetic. It has nothing to do with cosmetic versus necessary.... it has to do with the low insurance reimbursement rates for panni removal. They will want you to pay them in full prior to surgery. I only currently know of one who -- as of a year ago -- would accept insurance for a panni removal.
Lora
If you are looking for a PS to do a panniculectomy covered by insurance, however, that is going to be difficult because most of the Dayton area plastic surgeons have all banded together and decided that -- even if your insurance approves it as medically necessary -- they will NOT submit a panniculectomy to insurance because THEY allegedly believe it is cosmetic. It has nothing to do with cosmetic versus necessary.... it has to do with the low insurance reimbursement rates for panni removal. They will want you to pay them in full prior to surgery. I only currently know of one who -- as of a year ago -- would accept insurance for a panni removal.
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
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OK thanks for the correction in terms. When I call a surgeon's office, I'll be sure
to first ask if the doctor accepts insurance payments. If not, I'll move on. My
insurance also covers Indiana doctors & hospitals. Since I live near the IN-OH
state line, I may try Ft. Wayne or Richmond. I still have plenty of time to research
before I need this surgery done.
Mark Mathieson M.D. ... Office is called Sterling Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, Inc. He is on Allentown Rd. and I think has done at least one or two members of our local support group.
Now I have to invite you to our support group, We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Lima Memorial Hospital. If you want more information, just let me know. Dr. Mathieson has been a speaker at our meeting in the past.
Now I have to invite you to our support group, We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Lima Memorial Hospital. If you want more information, just let me know. Dr. Mathieson has been a speaker at our meeting in the past.
Jim from Celina 
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