Breast Lift: Q&A
Ask a QuestionIs It Appropriate to Ask One Plastic Surgeon About Another?
I have HMO insurance, and was convinced that the HMO wouldn't cover my breast reduction surgery. So I went out and started interviewing other doctors. Found one that I really like, and was ready to go. Then, low and behold, Kaiser said they would cover the surgery. Saving $10K sounds great, but I can't find out anything much about the HMO doctor, and that makes me nervous. Would it be inappropriate to go back to the private guy (long-time, well-established locally) and ask him?
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BellaBog74
in Alexandria, VA
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Asking one plastic surgeon about another
That's a delicate question. You never know. The private MD may have worked with the HMO doctor and might be comfortable reporting their joint affiliations. It's great that Kaiser has agreed to pay for your surgery However, I would suggest that you call Kaiser and say that, before making a decision, you'd like the names of two other physicians who participate in the HMO. I would be surprised if an HMO as large as Kaiser has only one plastic surgeon. See more than one who participates in...
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Surgeon selection
Have you seen the HMO surgeon? If not then do so first. See what he/she has to say. Ask how many breast reductions they have done and request to see photos of the results. You might even be able to talk to one of their patients. Be sure to find out if they are board certified. Kaiser surgeons in general do a lot of breast reductions in my area and thus have a lot of experience. Once you have seen this other surgeon decide if...
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Surgeon selection
I believe you should interview with several surgeons prior to your procedure. This will give you the comparison you need to make a decision; no matter what the cost is or is not. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
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Doctor's opinion of other doctors
Yes, that is very appropriate. Hopefully the private doctor is as honorable and honest as you believe. However, i would think that a positive would be helpful but a negative one could be biased.
Robin T.W. Yuan, M.D.
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Asking one plastic surgeon about another.
My practice understands the economics of insurance based surgical care for the patient. I understand that it might be necessary for the patient to explore those options through insurance if I did not participate within their plan. If asked about another surgeon, though, my staff or I would educate the patient as to qualifications and board certification, and the questions to ask another surgeon regarding the procedure. This helpful disposition may benefit our practice when...
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Getting second opinion is different than asking surgeon to comment about other s
If you are comfortable with the plastic surgeon in your insurance plan,then there is no need to ask the other surgeon to give you an opinion about other surgeon. I would recommend to get patient referral, review before and after picture and make sure your surgeon is board certified.
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Definitely worth asking
If you trust and respect the surgeon you have met with – it’s always worth asking. As physicians, we encourage patients to be advocates for themselves. That being said, he may not share his personal opinion of another doctor. We have colleagues we know and think highly of and would certainly share that information. I would recommend meeting with the HMO doctor and having a consultation. Always check board certification as well. Good luck, Dr. Davis
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Choosing a surgeon
Asking one surgeon to comment about another is tricky business! The surgeon with your HMO may be an excellent surgeon who prefers the security of known income. Saving ten thousand dollars to get an inferior result is not a good decision. But you may disover that you can enjoy the saving and obtain a very good result as well. It may be worthwhile to at least meet the HMO surgeon. Either way, I hope that you have a first rate surgical experience and result!
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Second opinion, comparing one doctor to another
We think it is appropriate to obtain second opinions, and discuss one view versus another. On this site, and doctors in general are quite used to this, and often gain insights and indeed learn from one another. You should discuss what you have learned from one doctor with another. To be polite you can keep names out, but discuss what has been recommended with the HMO doctor if views diverge.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
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Is It Appropriate to Ask One Plastic Surgeon About Another?
It never hurts to ask, but as for receiving an answer very hard to predict. If I knew the doctor than I might comment in very general terms.
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