would this concern you - Page 2

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

Sorry, this is off topic, but I would have NO IDEA how to do research to find a doctor...I have never had to do it and would not know where to even start.

Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

@shortbreadlover

I highly recommend the Moran Eye Center by the University Hospital.

Dr. Crandall did my eye surgery, and he has been Head of the Department.

Dr. Shakoor specializes in retina disease, also Dr. Mifflin.

Call Moran and tell them what your problem is and they will hook you up with a specialist.

These doctors are the best, and there are many.

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

Holy moley, what kind of health insurance do you people have that you can get several opinions and fly all over the country to be treated at the best hospitals?

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

Most health insurance will cover second opinions and even a third one if the first two are different opinions from I provides anywhere in the USA.

The ones that will not allow this are HMO's for those under age of 65 and those on Medicare Advantage Plans.

Traditional Medicare and Supplements and PPO Plans allow you to see any provider.

No insurance will pay for your transportation.

I had a torn retina repaired. My eye looked awful for about a week. But I healed fine. A friend of ours had a difficult time and two different surgeries and it took about two years for him to heal and see correctly.

If you are not happy with a doctor, I would get a second opinion.

Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

@blackhole99 wrote:
Holy moley, what kind of health insurance do you people have that you can get several opinions and fly all over the country to be treated at the best hospitals?

She doesn't have to travel anywhere. What I recommended in just on the other side of the city from where she lives, 20 minute drive. They provide the most comprehensive eye care in the mountain west.

Elri · ‎06-24-2016

Yes, get to another specialist for an opinion-- one who has A LOT of experience and has done a multitude of surgeries.

Also, listen to that voice inside of you. You will know you made the right decision when you feel at peace.

Good luck to you.

Our true nationality is mankind.

H.G.Wells

GiantsLover · ‎08-28-2018

Questions a patient asks any Physician should be answered in medical terms, and then in layman's terms, so the patient fully understands.

Alwyas maintain doctor patient eye contact when speaking to the patient and keep eye contact until you have finished speaking. I do not trust any Physician who will not maintain eye contact when speaking to me.

I also ask them to maintain eye contact and speak with me first, and then look at their charts and again maintain eye contact when explaining what needs to medically be done and why.

I also need to know what the outcome would be for me if that medical procedure is not performed.

I also need to know the full picture as I do not like any surprises when it comes to making my own medical decisions about my own health. before any medical procedure is performed.

Also the truth is always best to know up front, so always before anything occurs every Physician should clearly say the truth upfront to the patient. in a language that they can fully understand.

Do all tests medically necessary and required for the specific medical procedure to be performed, and do not hospitalize patients to do a battery of unneeded tests, just because the patient is in the hospital and has medical insurance.

"Many tests for specific procedures can be done in the Hospital's outpatient clinic previous to being hospitalized for the procedure".

Do no intentionally harm the patient or do unneeded medical procedures which you know the patient does not need, or that the patient cannot pay for, especially if the patient is living on a small monthly income.

Help heal is the oath all Physicians should fully understand and act upon.

Physicians should all perform Community Service in a walk in approved certified clinic for the good of those people who cannot afford to pay for their own medical insurance, but do not meet Medicaid enrollment requirements.

FlowerBear · ‎03-24-2018

you should really find a different dr! there was one in our area that messed up many eye surgeries, he was not good at all. these people still have issues all the time.

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

Time for a new doctor. If a doctor does not answer your questions and the problem is still existing then he is not doing his job for you. Find another doctor and get relief.

shortbreadlover · ‎06-25-2018

i want to thank all of you for your thoughts and suggestions. right now i aam going to see the dr on friday. and then see what he has to say. i plan to get a written report and go from there.

i can get another opinion from the moraan eye center too.

it hasbeen two months since the second operation and i feel that my concerns are not being well addressed. i did not have a choice with the dr because he was the on on call and this had to be done as qucikly as possible.

he tells me to call if anything changes, but i don't really know what he means by any changes. that gives you an idea of howhe avoids the questions. i also feel that he is in a hurry to get out of the room when he is with me. just an impression