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Help Me Chose the Right Doc - Orlando, FL

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I've been to five different doctors and cannot...

jar7770August 15, 2014
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I've been to five different doctors and cannot decide who to chose. I have been to Dr. Kenneth Lee, Dr. Scott Rotatori, Dr. Steig, Dr. Kendall Peters, and Dr. Hartog all in or near Orlando Florida. I had breast cancer and had a left mastectomy and then I had reconstruction with a left implant and right lift that did not come out correctly. The doctor I chose ended up in jail for something else! So this time I would like to choose the right doctor to fix what needs to be done along with a tummy tuck! If anyone knows anything about any of these doctors and has a recommendation, please let me know! thanks

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Armando Soto, MD, FACS

Armando Soto, MD, FACS

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BethH
August 19, 2014
It sounds like you were off to a great start by researching several different doctors. I'm sorry to hear about the original doctor you chose to do your reconstruction. Have you gone back to the other 4 doctors with your current situation? I'm thinking you need someone that really specializes in revisions. Hoping you can read and comment on similar reviews so other women can easily find and support you for the remainder of your journey. Keeps us posted as you continue your research!
jar7770
August 19, 2014
Thank you. No luck so far with hearing from anyone except from you. I am seeing Dr Soto on Wednesday and I just saw on realself that Dr Soto has a free consult from him! However, before reading that I made my appointment and Dr Soto charged me $25, just to go have a consult with him which I will not get back! Also Dr. Kendall Peters sent me a bill when I was told the consult was free! I have not chosen a ps as of yet, but need to chose one by Thursday!
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BethH
August 20, 2014
I'm sorry to hear about the fees. I didn't see any current free consults on their sites at the moment but I realize this can be very frustrating. I'm hoping you're still focusing on the doctor that you not only feel comfortable with but the one that seems to specialize in revisions. Just curious as to why you have to choose a doctor by this Thursday?
jar7770
August 21, 2014
I met with Dr. Soto and absolutely loved him! He explained the fee to me. He was so compassionate and his pics are amazing! I may go with him for the tummy tuck! My best consultation yet.
Cindeepoo
August 21, 2014
I also had a consult with dr soto and liked him, quite a bit actually but I was my first and only consult so far so I have nothing to compare it with. If you don't mind me asking What were your thoughts regarding the other PS you met with?
jar7770
August 21, 2014
I don't mind at all. I liked Dr Rotatori, Dr Kendall Peters and Dr Kenneth Lee. I am still torn as to who to chose. I may chose Dr Kendall Peters for the implant exchange because he was highly recommended by my daughter's best friend who had a double mastectomy. Shecisctheilled with her results. It's between him and Dr Rotatori for the implant revision. Dr Rotatori has more experience. I am thinking of having Dr Soto for the tummy tuck and not the breast because I don't want to start with an expander as all the other docs did not suggest that. Plus, Dr Rotatori and Dr Kendall Peters take my insurance which pays for the breast revision and I could save a lot of money. I hope this helps.
jar7770
August 21, 2014
Once they send my case to my insurance company I only have a certain time which it stays active.
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BethH
August 21, 2014
Good news about your consult! Don't forget to update your review again with the latest! Let me know if you go for the BA and a TT. I can then move your review into the Mommy Makeover Community. 
evesue
August 23, 2014
Would you consider a diep flap for revision? That would take care of your tummy tuck at the same time..THESE Implants dont last forever and if you fail implants you will have ruined your best donor sites if you get a tummy tuck..JUST A thought
flwomdctfl
March 2, 2017
Any specific comments on Dr. Kenneth Lee?
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HELP

jar7770August 19, 2014
I have a consult with Dr. Soto on Wednesday this week; so I am now having to decide between six PS. I hear of several and some I do not hear anything about. I just got a bill from Dr. Kendall Peters, when I was told the consult was free and had not made my decision yet!! Also, Dr. Soto advertises on RealSelf to make your free consult; however, when I called to make the appointment, they made sure they took my credit card and charged me $25 for the consult before I even enter the office and none of it is refundable if I choose to go with a different doctor!!! Also, with Dr. Soto, if you cancel your procedure within two weeks prior to date of surgery entire fee paid is entirely and unconditionally will be forfeited. I did not know all this prior to making my appointment. With Dr. Kendall Peters you get most of your money back. I have not checked what the other four doctors policies are yet. I do not know if everyone is seeing my comments as I have only heard from one person on trying to choose the right ps for me. This is such a great site to help those like me, who had a bad experience with breast reconstruction.

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flwomdctfl
March 2, 2017
any updates? I went to Dr. lee... pending insurance approval right now.
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jar7770August 23, 2014
I had my consultation with Dr. Armando Soto and absolutely loved him! Best consultation out of five PS I have seen. Dr. Soto was so compassionate and he knew the most about how he could help me!

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jar7770
August 25, 2014
No. They said I am not a candidate for DIEP flap. Still cannot decide on a doctor! :(
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