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Not Getting off to a Good Start with Spectrum.. - Dominican Republic, DO
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A lil about me : Im a 41 yr old mom of 8,from ky....
moniquegutJanuary 15, 2016
$9,000
A lil about me :
Im a 41 yr old mom of 8,from ky. I weigh 240lbs(im working on that)
I was really wanting to get a TT/bbl/lipo with Dr gharani at spectrum.... I'm hoping he is till with them . I sent them an email,and I was contacted by Lizabeth via text/email. She left me 2 phone numbers to contact her. Both out of service!!! Wtf..... So I get on RS,to check out some more reviews on the place I come across numbers for vivian-also out of service!! What is going on? If I can't get ahold of you for a consult- what's gonna happen after you take my $$. She said in her email to pay 300$ to lock in the price. Ummm....nope!! We've never even talked,you dont even know if you can do surgery on me.You've never even seen pics- but your willing to take a payment. I know she doesn't think I'm gonna pay for a major surgery with a Dr I've never actually met. I wanted to go to Fl. from Ky to do a face to face consult. Now..I'm just not sure. I hear the Dr. is wonderful, but that is of no consequence, when the people who are in charge of of your post op care drop the ball. People still die- AFTER surgery. Also..she said in her email- I can't get a bbl AND a TT at the same time. I seem to recall reading about women getting both done at the same time from spectrum. I only have $9000 to do this... Plus I still have to pay for travel,post op care,supplies, meds,ect.....
Any suggestions...?
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January 15, 2016
I don't know about a Lizabeth but I know about an Emily, here's her number 786-261-0758
UPDATED FROM moniquegut
2 months pre
At least she emailed back...
moniquegutJanuary 16, 2016
Well... Lizabeth finally got back to me. They seem to really stress giving that $300 to lock in the price. According to her- I need an extended tummy tuck. I haven't researched this yet. I really would rather talk to a Dr to find out the pro's and con's of a full TT vs an extended TT . I'm just not sure that's gonna be possible with them. I'm not sure how they can expect anyone to fork out that kind of money over a few pics by email-never speaking to the surgeon. Maybe this is how these places normally operate. Idk....
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January 16, 2016
Yes, that's how they operate. I live in NY, and that's how I did it. A lot of places do it that way, especially the Doctors in DR. The day before your surgery you'll have a pre op with the doctor. Good luck
January 21, 2016
I wouldn't do it.. That's not how it works!! Look around for someone else..
I have my TT with lipo March 29
Don't do it with these people
You need to meet the dr. Any dr. First off!
I have my TT with lipo March 29
Don't do it with these people
You need to meet the dr. Any dr. First off!
January 28, 2016
Wow, I think you're right on point being suspicious of this doctor. Run and don't look back! From reading your posts it sounds like this place is nothing more than a tummy tuck factory...scary.
February 2, 2016
yes. they are really stress out and there very unprofessional. i was suppose to have surgery with in dec 9 and they wait to a week before to tell me my BMI is too high. They got my deposit my flights was book and i lost money all around the board. i requested to speak to Dr O just for a consult over the phone and still nothing. n now this feb. they so quick to take your money and they take forever to respond to your concerns.
February 7, 2016
Sorry - to hear you lost your money Norolls. That's freaking insane. These places just Dont care about our hard earned cash. I was seriously considering them. I was terrified of going outta the country but bad reviews,and uncaring scarce USA docs mixed with Dr Leon in the DR who took all the time needed to answer EVERY QUESTION FOR FREE - made for the perfect storm....to get me to go. I Dont know your personal feelings or situation ...on travel outside the US ,but if you are not against it- he is definately worth looking into.
February 7, 2016
Wow! I'm glad I found this site because that is exactly what I have just experienced with this same office @Spectrum and the same consultant Liz
February 8, 2016
They are terrible at getting back to you- or answering questions. Consultations seem to be nonexistent. They just tell you what you need- based upon a few photos, and give you a price quote- like "trust us..."
I'm so glad I switched doctors. The more I reviews I read... The happier I am with my decision. I'm not sure if you will decide to go with them katbsbody...... But definitely do your research on em. I had Lizabeth too. She's tough to get ahold of. I hear the doctors are OK ,but the front coordinators are awful,as well as the post op care.
I'm so glad I switched doctors. The more I reviews I read... The happier I am with my decision. I'm not sure if you will decide to go with them katbsbody...... But definitely do your research on em. I had Lizabeth too. She's tough to get ahold of. I hear the doctors are OK ,but the front coordinators are awful,as well as the post op care.
March 1, 2016
Sorry for the late reply @moniquegut I have been looking into other doctors and recently decided to try and call Spectrum and I was able to get a consultation appointment soon after I will post how things went and if I actually speak with a doctor.
March 1, 2016
Thanks @katbsbody. That's great,that will be able to get a consult before deciding to have surgery with them. I hope all goes well. Keep us posted.
UPDATED FROM moniquegut
2 months pre
Thinking about going to Dr leon
moniquegutJanuary 18, 2016
Well....I had my heart set on Dr O at spectrum, but their communication is horrible!! So many horror stories of ladies saying to post op care was awful. That scares me to death!! I'm still planning on going to Miami 3/9-3/12 to check them out in person. I refuse to book a major surgery with a Dr I've never met. Having told them this...they still haven't gotten back to me in regards to setting something up for a consult. But they are quick to mention that $300 to "lock" in the price!! I'm not worried bout locking in the price- it seem to pretty much always be the same price anyway. So...in my search to find a surgeon.... I came across a review on Dr Jose' Leon- I read all the reviews ,and not a single bad review. I know there's only a handful of reviews but he only dies 2 surgeries a day - not 6+ like other docs. At the beginning... I was dead set about not going out of the country to the DR ,but after the glowing reviews and the price...I'm strongly considering it. Any Leon dolls out there??
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January 18, 2016
I meant "does" 2 surgeries a day - not "dies " 2 surgeries (real self beds an edit option)
February 10, 2017
I was like noooo not die lol. I was pretty set on going to Dr. O in Miami. My consultant was Emily. She was difficult to teach at first but then she responded to emails and a phone calls (after several calls on my part). Where she lost me is the $300 deposit to "lock in" the price. I didn't think a medical surgery will have fluctuating prices, like a flight ticket price. I felt like it was a little a shady. She also 3explain that it's a medical board violation to so a TT and BBL at the same time. Nonetheless, after reading your post and many others (to include people that went to Dr. O that got a revision). I'm still researching a different surgeon. Ivan related to your concern.
This Lizabeth lady seems to want to do everything via phone/email at her own pace. The disconnected numbers really scared me. Its good to know there is an actual person who recently went there.
Thanks
I'm going alone,and I Dont know anyone there...I Dont want to recover alone. So I'm thinking about a recovery house- they seem to be hit and miss.