Looking for a specialist...
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Ronald Cox96 said:I emailed over to the orthopedics department at Salat on Monday to set up an appointment, but I haven't heard back yet. Is it pretty normal to wait a few days for a reply, or should I just head down there in person?
They usually get back to you in a couple of days, BUT honestly, they’re often totally booked up. My sister actually gave me some great advice and suggested I try booking at the Mayo Clinic instead because the doctors at Salat handle all the surgeries too, so the crowds are just insane. She was super sweet about it and specifically mentioned that the doctors there are *also* top-notch 😂. I made sure to emphasize that I need a consultation specifically for my knees, though I’m not sure if they’ll refer you somewhere else depending on what kind of pain you're dealing with.
When I tried to book about a month and a half ago, they told me the earliest opening wasn't until next year! Meanwhile, at the Mayo Clinic, they were able to squeeze me in within two months.
If you need more info,
http://www.mayoclinic.org/contact
preliminary.appointments(at)mayoclinic.org
If you're doing the email thing, they asked for a scanned copy of the referral (I just took a photo of mine 😁). Pro tip: try to ask for a referral without a specific date on it.
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Anyway, I also need recommendations for a primary care physician in the Brooklyn area.
Ideally somewhere near Upper West Side or nearby.
Just a heads-up, I’m a bit of a hypochondriac, so I really need someone who won't make me feel like I have to present a massive dossier of my medical history and pains just to get them to actually examine me and touch the spot that hurts :/
:bad experiences:
I'm going to go comb through this thread in detail and then I'll check back in with some questions. Usually, the really good doctors aren't taking new patients.😁🙂
Oh, while I'm at it, I could use some more info... any dermatologists in NYC?
Mine switched over to private practice; it's regarding some moles—specifically getting them removed.
Thanks in advance! 🙂