Question:
Due to insurance restrictions, I am looking for a good DR in Mobile AL
Please help me to locate a good Dr in Mobile AL. I am looking for a Dr that does BPD/DS. Any help would be greatly appreciated! — Barbara S. (posted on April 7, 2000)
April 6, 2000
Barbara,
I think you forgot to mention also, that you need a doctor who will
accept prime care, military ins. Please guys, help her out even if it's
not exactly in Mobile. This is my best friend and we are lost about BPD/DS
docs in the area. In MS Dr. Booth cannot do it cause he doesn't accept
this ins. Thanks you all you wonderful angels!
— BARBARA R.
April 7, 2000
The next closest surgeon will probably be Dr. Dennis Smith in Marietta,
Ga.. If you'd like Dr. Booth to perform your surgery, you might consider
opting out of Tricare Prime and instead using Tricare Standard, with a
supplemental policy. You'd still have some out-of-pocket expenses that you
wouldn't face with Tricare Prime, but Dr. Booth might take Tricare
Standard, since it's the old Champus indemnity coverage. It's worth asking
him about. Tricare supplements typically cost in the neighborhood of $40-50
per month. I used the Tricare Std/Supplement combo with Dr. Gagner in NYC.
It turned out that the hospital was 100% covered because they're a full
Tricare provider. Email me if you'd like more information.
— Duffy H.
April 7, 2000
No surgeon in AL that I am aware of performs BPD/DS. If you find one,
please let me know. The below post regarding Dr. Dennis Smith being the
closest is correct. I spoke with Dr. Smith via email about a month ago and
he indicated that he is just getting his practice set up after leaving his
Biloxi, therefore his consult and surgical wait list is long. However, he
will respond to your email. Reach him at [email protected]. Best
wishes from another Bama Gal!
— [Deactivated Member]
April 7, 2000
Thanks for your good advice. I called Dr Booth's office and asked him to
refer me a good dr to do BPD/DS and he has recommended Dr Louis Martin in
New Orleans, LA. So keep your fingers crossed. I may be on my way!
— Barbara S.
July 10, 2002
I don't have anyone particular Dr. to recommend. However, I would caution
you about one "doctor". Dr. Snow. He did my sisters surgery back
a few years ago and left a 10 inch laproscopic tube in her. about 2 weeks
out she was at my mothers recovering and she started choking. When she
finally was able to grab the object in her throat it was that tube. His
reply was "oh, so that's where it went". Nothing personal, but I
would stay away from him. He also doesnt have hardly any after care
program.
This is a very serious step and I wouldn't wish a bad surgeon on anyone.
The only reason he still practices is because Alabama has horrible medical
malpractice laws. Just be careful and make a prayerful decision. You can't
go wrong with that.
Jackie
— jackie F.
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