I would like a referral to an ENT specialist to discuss Rhinoplasty - would a GP provide this for cosmetic reasons only?

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Or will I need to state my case to my GP to justify the referral request ie: "I suffer from hay fever and have a constant blocked nose .... I don't want to use nose sprays etc... I'd be keen to discuss my concerns with an ENT specialist.... Could you refer me to Dr [RS bleep] please?"

Elliot M. Heller, MD · Answer

A COSMETIC SURGEON WHO IS ALSO AN ENT DOCTOR MAY NOT TAKE INSURANCE FOR THE RHINOPLASTY, BUT YOU CAN SHOP AROUND AND SEE IF YOU CAN FIND ANY.

Donald Nunn, MD (retired) · Answer

If you are interested in nasal airway improvement only, your GP should be able to refer you to a specialist for treatment.  This is not cosmetic and insurance should cover allergy treatment, septoplasy, turbinate surgery.  But if you would like changes in the external nasal appearance only, no referral is needed and this is not covered by insurance.  Good luck.  Donald R. Nunn MD  Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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