Looking for a specialist...

How do you track down an extremely patient ophthalmologist who actually understands patients who just can't handle having stuff shoved into their eyes? My last one lost her mind because she couldn't get the dye around my cornea, and she started yelling at me like I was some kind of criminal.

Looking for recommendations for a solid ENT specialist who performs septorhinoplasty.

Is there any way I can pay for an internal medicine consultation directly at the hospital clinic to jump ahead in line? I honestly cannot wait until May. Also, does anyone have a good doctor they could recommend near Holy Spirit or Mount Sinai Medical Center?

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Dancek.
Does anyone actually know where the best place is to get a gastroscopy done?

Hey everyone, does anyone know if Dr. Miran Sentic (internist and immunologist over at Johns Hopkins Hospital) takes private patients? And if so, which private clinic is she at?

Hey there.. 🙂 Not sure if this is the right spot for this, so apologies if I'm off base. I’m just hoping someone who actually knows how this works can point me in the right direction. Basically, I want to know if there's any way to get Medicare to cover a type of aesthetic surgery. I obviously assume Medicare isn't going to cut checks just to make someone look "prettier" if there isn't a legitimate physical issue—things like crooked ears, nasty scarring, a cleft lip, or gynecomastia. But, enough rambling 😁 ..here is my actual situation. I have a massive amount of excess skin on my stomach because of huge weight loss back when I was a teenager. I'm only 20 now. No matter how much I lift, watch what I eat, or grind at the gym... that loose skin has been there for years. It’s become a serious mental burden for me. So, my question is purely hypothetical. Regarding the procedure itself, I imagine the first step would be a referral from a psychiatrist, but I highly doubt a state-run clinic would ever write a referral like that. Is there any possibility at all?

Maybe try talking to your primary care doctor first. Then you could head to a psychiatrist and see what they think, too. I guess just explore every single option available. It might be worth reaching out to Medicare to see how they handle things at the start. Just blast emails to every address you can find.

Greetings, everyone!
Can anyone recommend a good GP and an orthodontist here in Seattle?

I’m also wondering if an orthodontist will see me if I’m not transferring my insurance over to them. Basically, I just moved here from out of town (now I'm in Seattle) and I need a check-up because I've been wearing braces for about a year now. They'll likely be coming off within three months at most, so there's really no point in dealing with a mountain of paperwork if they can just take me on without all those complications... I have no idea how that would even work, but hey, worth asking.

As for a GP, I'm asking for advice based on your own experiences. Honestly, I rarely see doctors—maybe once every five or six years for something trivial—but right now I need some bloodwork done regarding some (hopefully) minor issues. Ideally, I'd love to find someone I can actually talk to, someone who can look at my bloodwork and help me improve things through diet changes rather than just throwing pills at me. Less medication is always better, obviously.

Thanks in advance for any help 😉

LP

Hey Jazeni,
tummy tucks definitely dropped off the Medicare coverage list more than 5 years ago, not totally sure when exactly... I don't think you even need to see a psychiatrist. Just grab a referral for plastic surgery from your primary care doctor, ideally for somewhere like Mayo Clinic.

I'm looking for a solid dermatologist in Chicago—private practice is totally fine—to help me get rid of a skin tag. Since it's on my face, I really want to be careful about who I trust with this.

My son is currently struggling with anxiety and various manifestations of restlessness. To whom should I direct my inquiries for professional assistance?

Looking for a solid endocrinologist in Chicago.

I've been scrolling through the old threads, and the last time I checked this section was back in 2012. A lot has changed since then...

So, I'm looking for a recommendation for a primary care doctor for my daughter, who's 12. We're looking around the Spanish District, Naperville, or Vrapce areas. Since she's a girl, I'd really prefer a female doctor, though I'm open to any good physician...

If you could share a sentence or two about your experience with them, I'd really appreciate it.

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Bradley Martinez3,
Are you planning on paying out of pocket or going through Medicare?

If you're looking to go through Medicare, here are two doctors I can personally recommend:
- Dr. Mary Despot at Rebro Hospital
- Dr. Davorka Herman Mahečić at Vinogradska

Hannah Hernandez50 said:Bradley Martinez3,
Are you looking at going private or using Medicare?

If you're sticking with Medicare, I could suggest:
- Dr. Mary Despot, Rebro Hospital
- Dr. Davorka Herman Mahečić, Vinogradski

Well, they work through Medicare too, but if going private is actually better, then maybe that's the way to go. I'm already seeing a rheumatologist over at Rebro Hospital anyway, so it might be easier to just see them there since I'm around the area quite often. 😁
How long is the wait for an appointment?

Everyone’s experience varies, but personally, I haven't noticed a significant difference between seeing a private specialist versus someone covered by Medicare. 🤷
I can't recall the exact duration of my wait for the initial consultation, though I believe it was roughly a month. In my opinion, the most practical course of action would be to simply call the clinic tomorrow to check their current availability.

Does anyone have any recommendations for where I should go to get a gastroscopy done? Ideally looking for a private clinic where they offer anesthesia—it makes the whole process so much more manageable. Thanks!

I am currently searching for a reputable immunologist in Chicago; I don't have a strong preference between public or private practice. I am also open to looking at the surrounding region or even nearby cities like Vienna. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Adam Fox3 said:I'm looking for a solid immunologist—doesn't matter if they're at a public hospital or a private clinic. I'm open to the surrounding areas too, maybe even somewhere like Vienna... Thanks!

Word is that Dr. Bosnić over at Rebro Hospital is fantastic.
I actually tried to see her, but unfortunately, she was away on vacation right when I needed an urgent specialist opinion, so I ended up seeing someone else instead...