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Still Waiting to Be Compensated - Jupiter, FL

I went to Dr Rankin as he was Precertified by my...

I went to Dr Rankin as he was Precertified by my insurance to cover the surgery - my Silicone Implant had ruptured from a mammogram. Still sedated from Surgery and he tells my spouse to pay up front and then he will reimburse when insurance paid. Only $1,000 of $6,000 reimbursed. Not told this prior to surgery. Also left silicone in & caused infection of the chest wall. Had 8 months of antibiotics, unable to work. Extensive scarring & pain. Scheduled for a 3rd surgery in 2 wks since Dr Rankin's to try and remove more of the silicone that is causing problems.

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Worked in the same hospital. I chose Dr Rankin as he was an in network provider that my insurance precertified the surgery. I went with a provider through my insurance in case of a complication. His nurse, Pam was fired over the incident. Still yet to be compensated.

Comments (3)

Emster 25 Nov 2012
Who is your attorney? What a nightmare. So sorry!!
Rocky Mountains 9 Oct 2012
I hope you have a lawyer?
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 6 Sep 2012

Oh my, that sounds like quite an ordeal. Thank you for sharing your experience. Will your next surgery be with the same doctor?

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