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Does anyone know of any plastic surgeons that will take Medcost insurance for a breast reduction?

beklessFeb 16, 2016
I have already been approved for coverage at Wake Forest Baptist Health, but they canceled my surgery last minute due to other surgeries they had booked. I don't know if I feel comfortable seeing a surgeon that can't seem to get their schedules straightened out. Are there any plastic surgeons in North Carolina that would take Medcost and not cancel surgery appointments last minute? Thank you!!

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Dr. J. Garrett Harper, MD
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Answered on Feb 18, 2016
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