Frank Campbell2 said:Maybe Zekan is actually good, but we shouldn't just swallow every compliment; doctors tend to look out for one another and do favors, so one ought to be cautious. This partnership between Dorić and Zekan ends up being much more expensive than simply seeing a private gynecologist and then going to the hospital. Besides, Zekan works at the hospital too. It's essentially free there.
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I initially saw Dr. Tadić. She is wonderful, truly, but if everything seems fine or if you are just managing a standard pregnancy, I fear she might lack the time—or perhaps even the specific expertise—for more complicated cases (if I am mistaken, please excuse me)...
Anyway, my Pap smear showed CIN III, followed by CIS a month later, which sent Dr. Tadić into a panic, rushing me toward a colposcopy and biopsy. I sought out a private specialist to handle it, thinking that if I paid a premium, I would receive proper care 😵. The biopsy confirmed CIN III, and just a month after that, I was called back for another Pap; the doctor told me if the results showed anything above CIN I, I would need a conization immediately. Once the results came in, I called him to discuss them, and he told me it was CIN II, then placed me on hold to transfer me to his nurse so she could urgently schedule the surgery. When I asked how much it would cost... $667 he said $2,500. I was absolutely floored. In the meantime, I spent hours searching the internet for answers and eventually stumbled upon Dr. Dorić. I called her to request a consultation. She sat me down, reviewed all my records, and calmly told me there was no need to rush. This whole ordeal began in December, and I didn't see Dr. Dorić until June. For those keeping track, that was three Pap smears and a biopsy in less than six months... whereas standard medical recommendations suggest waiting at least 6 to 8 months between tests
. Dr. Dorić referred me to Zekan; he examined me and gave me an image of my cervix to take home (though I wonder if I should have mentioned how it looked after everything I had been through). He scheduled me for another Pap in two months, noting it would be reckless to do it any sooner, though he personally would have waited longer—given my previous results, however, a slightly earlier check was safer. By late August, the results were perfectly clear. Nothing. Zero. No concerns at all. When I called him, he suggested that if I wanted, I could undergo HPV genotyping, mostly just for my own peace of mind. I went back to Dr. Dorić, and the test was negative for HPV. After receiving the news, I called him again, and he told me to return for a routine check-up in 8 to 10 months and to live my life peacefully. That amount of time has passed, and it is already time to schedule something... And yes, you understood correctly—I won't be returning to him. Why? Because he is a specialist in a specific niche: viral infections. I no longer have those issues (perhaps I never did), and now I require a competent "general" gynecologist
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My dear friends, from all of this, the most important takeaway is this:
Always seek a second opinion if you aren't satisfied with the first. Take care of yourselves. There are many ways to support your own health—strengthening your immunity, maintaining a positive mindset, and nurturing your relationships. (And, of course, practicing protection when necessary)...
Even through your insurance, you have the right to a free second opinion. Simply ask your primary physician for a referral
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So, there it is. Zekan and Dorić work together at the same clinic—that is a fact—but it is a good thing. She knows her field, and he knows his when it comes to HPV and other infections. Is Zekan a good OB/GYN for childbirth? I don't know; he likely isn't, as that isn't his primary focus. However, my impression is that he would recommend a skilled obstetrician or another specialist himself. That is the hallmark of a truly good doctor. If they don't know the answer, they will send you to someone who does. Ultimately, the most vital thing is whether you trust them as a person. I trusted Dr. Dorić... and I have never regretted it 👍 🎉 🙂
