I'm having a TT w/ Lipo on 6/2/17, in Miami, FL. My doctor at Kaiser ordered the pre OP labs requested by my PS, but won't give me a medical clearance. I would prefer to take care of this before I go to Miami. My PS obviously can't clear me. What can I do? Has anyone had this problem? I'm in Vacaville, CA
May 19, 2017
Answer: Problem Getting Clearance for a Tummy Tuck Have the lab tests sent to your plastic surgeon for review. Also, discuss with him/his office the problem that you are having getting medical clearance, why that is the case and what you should do at this point in time.What exactly is the reason that your Kaiser MD won't give you medical clearance? Is it because of a medical reason or some other non-medical reason? If it is due to a medical one and you do have significant medical issues, that is important - as opposed to just a bureaucratic or other one which should be less likely to lead to the need to cancel your surgery. Steven Turkeltaub, MD
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May 19, 2017
Answer: Problem Getting Clearance for a Tummy Tuck Have the lab tests sent to your plastic surgeon for review. Also, discuss with him/his office the problem that you are having getting medical clearance, why that is the case and what you should do at this point in time.What exactly is the reason that your Kaiser MD won't give you medical clearance? Is it because of a medical reason or some other non-medical reason? If it is due to a medical one and you do have significant medical issues, that is important - as opposed to just a bureaucratic or other one which should be less likely to lead to the need to cancel your surgery. Steven Turkeltaub, MD
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May 18, 2017
Answer: TT and HMO In 99.9 % of the patients requesting a TT, insurance does not pay. Almost no matter what the circumstances, insurance companies (especially HMOs) will not pay for this operation. Unfortunately, you are stuck !More importantly is your medical clearance. If your physician can not clear you for medical reasons, do not have the surgery, especially if you are out of town.
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May 18, 2017
Answer: TT and HMO In 99.9 % of the patients requesting a TT, insurance does not pay. Almost no matter what the circumstances, insurance companies (especially HMOs) will not pay for this operation. Unfortunately, you are stuck !More importantly is your medical clearance. If your physician can not clear you for medical reasons, do not have the surgery, especially if you are out of town.
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