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Looking for a Surgeon Who Will Work with Aetna to Repair a Severe Diastasis Recti...Realistic or a Lost Cause?
My OBGYN and primary doctor were convinced that the big bulge between my belly button and my breast bone was a hernia. A general surgeon performed a physical examination. In his opinion, the bulge is a severe diastasis recti and not a hernia. He recommended several reconstructive surgeons (Houston) but none are interested in working with Aetna to have this operation covered. Aetna says the surgeon must prove this is a medical operation and not cosmetic. How do I find such a surgeon? Please help!
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Dr. Ronald Schuster, MD
Dr. Ronald Schuster, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS
Dr. Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Peter E. Johnson, MD
Dr. Peter E. Johnson, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
Dr. Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Michael Hueneke, MD (retired)
Dr. Michael Hueneke, MD (retired)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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