"I made my appointment for a conseltation yesterday, December 1, 2000. My appointment is scheduled for January 5, 2001. I have spoken with the office staff twice, and they seem very friendly. They had openings in two weeks, but I was forced to take a later appointment, because of insurance issues. I will comment more after the enicial conceltation.
Today, January 5, I met with Dr. Halverson, and was very impressed. His office staff did everything they could to make sure all my needs were met, and I was glad to finally be able to get the process started. Dr. Halverson is very friendly, and was more than willing to answer any questions about the procedure. We also met with Janine who is a member of the office staff who has had the procedure three years ago. It was good to meet with someone who has been through the procedure and has had good results. The office staff will be submitting the letter of medical necessity to the insurance company, and after approval, they will call to schedule a surgery orientation, and the actual surgery date. Dr. Halverson is very friendly and knowledgable, but he doesn't hold anything back when it comes to information. If you ask him a question, he will answer it as truthfully as he can, even though it may not be the answer you were looking for.
I had my surgery on February 15, 2001. Dr. Halverson is a terriffic Doctor. His surgical compatence and bedside manner are both great, and I would highly reccomend him to anyone looking for a surgeon. The office has a well structured after care program, and it is highly emphasized. Good luck! It's worth it!
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