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How to Get Money Back from a Surgeon I Don't Want to Use?
I paid for my TT and breast reduction all at the same time. I no longer want to use the surgeon that did my TT though, and haven't had the BR yet. I would like to get that portion of my money back from him, but I'm sure it can't be as easy as just asking. How do I get it back without causing a scene??
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0351_wife
in Richmond, VA
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Money Back if Not Having Surgery
Actually, most surgeons will return the money is given enough advance notice. Sometimes, a small amount is kept. You should give the office a call and explain your situation.
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For surgery not yet received, you can and should be able to get your money back just by asking!
Your payment was made for a procedure not provided, and getting money back should not be an issue at all. Simply asking should be enough, but you should be ready to explain why, as your surgeon certainly has every reason to want to understand why you have changed your mind. If you are unhappy with your previous surgery or some aspect of your post-op care, your surgeon SHOULD know, especially if it has made you change your mind about additional surgery!
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Money back
First, ask nicely. You should get some money back. If that doesn't work, make a scene when the waiting room is crowded.
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Money refund for surgery not yet performed.
You had paid far in advance and there should be no reason why you shouldn't get your money back for a future procedure. Simply ask for this, and if it is done in a professional way I would think your money would be returned promptly. Good luck.
Frank Rieger M.D. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Refund for a breast reduction not performed
From your description, it appears that you paid far in advance for a breast reduction that has not yet been performed or scheduled. Unless you signed something specifically regarding the breast reduction money, you should be able to get a full refund for this portion - or at least most all of it back particularly since he/she has already performed another procedure on you. You should just first call the office and nicely request a refund. Find out also when you could expect the money - get a...
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Refund Of Planned Surgery?
Thank you for the question.
I think it is likely you will find that it is “as easy as just asking”. The sooner you do so the more likely you will receive a full refund the ( depending on the exact office policy).
Best wishes.
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Patient refund
My policy is that, even if you want to have both operations, payment is made in advance for the one scheduled first. Afterwards, if you are happy and ready to have the second procedure, that is the time when my office would request a deposit. Read your surgeon's written cancellation policy. Unless you are canceling within four weeks of the scheduled procedure, my policy would be to refund the amount attributable to the breast reduction in total. Also, unless your insurance company has...
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Refund Prior To Surgery
Surgeons have different procedures for dealing with refunds for surgery which is cancelled. Almost all will give some sort of refund, although some may keep a portion of the fee if cancelled at the last minute. I personally almost always give a full refund.
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Money back in plastic surgery
First, honestly, calmly, explain to your doctor why you are making that choice, what your concerns are etc. If your breast reduction is scheduled soon, expect to lose more money because the doctor can't easily replace you on their schedule and you should have addressed this sooner. If you are not on the schedule yet or it is far away, expect to sign a waiver releasing the doctor and you will likely get a very good refund if the doctor is reasonable.
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Is It Reasonable To Ask For Your Money Back...Yes!
Politely asking for your money back is not unreasonable. The doctor may ask why and be prepared to give an honest answer back. You may not get a full refund however. Some offices may withhold a portion of the fee for administration fees or may have cancelation fees with the surgicenter or hospital. Anesthesia may have cancelation fees as well. The best policy is to be firm but polite. Most offices will refund your money. Good luck.
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