Question:
WILL THE MILITARY DO THE SURGERY

I LIVE IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS NEAR WILFORD HALL AFB HOSPITAL. I HAVE BEEN GOING TO A CIVILIAN DOCTOR I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE HAS HAD A MILITARY DOCTOR PERFORM EITHER OF THE PROCEDURES? IF SO WHAT DOCTOR SO I CAN MAKE AN APPT.    — SUZAN H. (posted on January 24, 2001)

January 27, 2001
YES,YES, YES!!! You are in a great area! Not only will Tricare pay for the surgery, if you do not meet Tricare's medical conditions that warrant surgery, Wilford Hall performs the surgery. There is a waiting list but it is possible. I am having mine done on the 12th of Feb. by a civilian Doctor through Tricare. I did have the option of going to San Antonio and getting it completely free. That wait was just longer. Talk to your Tricare rep. and if you are Tricare Prime talk to your PCM. Good luck and God Bless!!
   — Trina L.