I would appreciate any feedback that you might have on Dr. J in Washington DC. Thank you so much.
(Although I live in the SF Bay Area, I am willing to go across the nation to seek the best care possible. As a result, I have posted several times, seeking reviews of doctors that I have met, have appointments have, or have heard about. Thank you again for your help.)
Posted by tigertofubear (Member # 37293) on :
I welcome any reviews or feedback, but I would particularly appreciate feedback from people who have been his patient, suffered from undiagnosed lyme for a long time, and had substantial neuropsychiatric symptoms. Thank you again.
Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :
The thing you have to know about him is that he puts 30% of his patients on IV. And, if he puts you on IV, you must pay him a $2,000 per month fee for every month you are on IV. It is called a "maintenance fee."
All you get for your $2,000 per month is one monthly visit with his office.
And, if he says you need to go on IV, there is no negotiating allowed.
There are posts on LymeNet about this outrageous fee. You can call the office and confirm it. It is part of a contract they have you sign at your first appointment.
Too bad they don't tell people up front about it. So, we have to tell you about it.
Posted by Rumigirl (Member # 15091) on :
Whoa! That is nuts! I've heard about it before. IV is expensive enough.
Posted by faithful777 (Member # 22872) on :
sent pm
Posted by tigertofubear (Member # 37293) on :
Thank you all so much for your comments, it is really helpful to know these things.
Posted by Muffin123 (Member # 31595) on :
TF
I assume the $2000.00 doesn't include the actual medication and supplies, correct?
Muffin123
Posted by Abxnomore (Member # 18936) on :
I see you have been in touch with Robin123 in you post seeking an LLMD in CA. I would think you should have some good names by now.
Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :
Muffin, you are correct. You don't get free meds or supplies for the $2,000 per month. You buy your own meds, etc.
All you get for that money is one monthly office visit (which costs nowhere near $2,000).