Procedures
Gastric Sleeve (inpatient)
Offered by
Jay Suggs, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FFSMB
4.0
Gastric Sleeve (inpatient)
14,495
Estimated National Average $34,547
Financing Options
Promotional financing available when you pay with CareCredit. $200 minimum purchase. What is CareCredit?
Procedure Details
This includes a gastric sleeve. The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy EXCLUDING the use of Evicel, is a bariatric procedure for weight loss. This also includes a liver biopsy when performed. Preferred pricing does NOT include charge for use of Evicel sealant. If your Surgeon feels Evicel will be the best sealant for you we are happy to offer preferred pricing for this add on service
Price Details
Your purchase includes the following services:
- Facility feeoperating and recovery room services & supplies excluding Evicel for a normal inpatient stay (average 1 to 2 days) which will be determined by your physician at Crestwood Medical Center
- Physician feetreatment and procedure-related postoperative follow-up visit(s) within 90 days of surgery. Does NOT include the initial evaluation to determine the need of the procedure.
- Anesthesiologist feeregional or general anesthesia for the entire duration of the procedure
- Pathology feespecimen(s) examination and tests for diagnosis. This test does not include the pathologic workup of malignancy. If malignancy is discovered during your procedure, additional charges will be incurred.
- BLISCare feeThe BLISCare Protection Plan includes protection from the medical costs associated with the known complications of the procedure (e.g, infection, bleeding, anesthesia related events, etc.). This comprehensive plan has a protection period of 90 days, beginning the day of the procedure and includes medical costs up to $25,000. Covered complications are cardiopulmonary, thromboembolic, bleeding, infection, leak, perforation, and stenosis/stricture. Please note that this voucher must be purchased prior to the procedure being performed to receive BLIS benefits.
- Hospitalist feeDOES NOT INCLUDE THE HOSPITALIST FEE. Hospitals often contract with hospitalist groups who provide care to patients if the primary care physician becomes unavailable. If your situation requires hospitalist services, you will receive a bill from the hospitalist group.
- Tendo Marketplace feeCovers the cost of contracting upfront rates with all involved medical providers, processing payment, and distributing funds, minimizing administrative overhead and allowing for a lower total price
Note
This bundled price includes the cost of your procedure and the fees listed above. These fees are for the services most frequently packaged together with this procedure. Any services that are not listed here will not be covered in your purchase.
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Physician’s Practice
Locations
Physician’s Practice
333 Whitesport Dr., Suite 205
Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours
Mon
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tue
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wed
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thu
8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri
8:00am - 12:00pm
More Information
Visit WebsiteAbout Jay Suggs, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FFSMB
Dr. Suggs is a board-certified, Center of Excellence bariatric and general surgeon who performs a variety of bariatric surgical procedures including the laparoscopic gastric bypass, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, distal gastric bypass for the super-morbidly obese, and bariatric surgery revisions.He completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and completed a fellowship in bariatric surgery at Princeton.
Awards and Publications
“He is the director of bariatric surgery at Crestwood Medical Center and accredited bariatric hospitals. He has performed over 3000 bariatric surgeries and is an associate professor of surgery. He is also the director of medical education at Crestwood and a member of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners.”
Board Certification
Bariatric and General Surgeon
Medical School
UAB School of Medicine
What people have to say about this practice
"I was very impressed with Dr. Suggs. He is very straight forward and he makes sure you understand all of the aspects of the surgery."
"My first visit with Dr. Suggs set any fears to rest. He answered all my questions and was very easy to understand. He and his staff was always available and concerned every step of the process of being approved and now after my surgery. I like how much knowledge Dr. Suggs and his staff has about the pros and cons of everything. I was told all the risk with the gastric sleeve. I went into surgery very well informed. The aftercare is great and the dietitian help is great. I would recommend the gastric sleeve and Dr. Suggs to anyone. I wish I had found him years ago. I am very please with everything. Three months out and I still get the same level of care that I received the first day I walked into his office."
"Dr. Suggs is a very caring person. He is extremely personable. I am very impressed with his professionalism. He thoroughly informed me of all that I would undergo with this surgery. His staff was extremely accomodating as well. His bedside manner was very thorough and caring. I would recommend him to anyone."
"My first impression of Dr Suggs was that he made me feel like I was important to him. He made me feel welcome and always made me feel like I could do the program. I still have the same impression of him - a kind, caring person. His office staff is high quality and very personable. The aftercare includes support groups which is very helpful to pre-op and post-op patients. He was very honest about the risks of surgery. I would give him a 10 out of 10 rating. Both his surgical competence and bedside manner are great. I would highly recommend Dr. Suggs to anyone who is considering the gastric bypass surgery."
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About Using MDsave
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