Topic: Called to make appt. today with Dr. J in G-Town...
RZR
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When I called a month ago, they were more than willing to make an appt. I needed to wait until my husband could take time off work.
Today, the lady said Dr. J did not like to see out-of-town patients if you live more than 2-1/2 hours away. She said patients are required to make monthly visits. I thought it was every 2 months. Anyway, she took my name and location and said she would ask Dr. J.
It doesn't sound promising. I have not heard back from them.
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Maybe they are changing things because of their recent move this year?
My son sees him every 4 months (actually next time it will be 6 months) but he's doing well now. And we live 8 hours away. However, when my son started seeing him he was only 2.5 hours away.
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I think she is talking about "LymeMD" aka Dr. J.
Jennie, give them a call tomorrow. Tell them you're dedicated to the process, and you'll do what it takes to follow protocol.
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janice victorov
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Hey, that's not true about lyme patients not being profitable.
He's swamped and I was told he's taking new patients on a case by case basis.
I see him and don't have insurance. As of June1st, he takes mine.
Jennie, call him and plead your case.
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seekhelp
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Janice, I'm VERY happy to hear that. I'll revise my post. THanks for the heads up.
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I really like him. I am a patient of his. I hope you can get in. I only have good things to say.
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janice victorov
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He's awesome and found my babs when the other llmd missed it.
I'm sure it will take a while to get rid of the babs,,but at least on treatment for it.
JKV
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RZR
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quote:Originally posted by migs: He just took me and I'm about 6 hours away by commercial airline.
Migs,
Your mailbox is full.
Will you please let me know how you got Dr. J to see you? Did they ask your location?
You can PM me if you want.
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MariaA
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I called his office a few times with various inquiries before I finally made an appointment (it took me a while to line up the financial resources to afford another doctor). Anyway, they mentioned the 'we are just a family practice, we discourage out-of-state patients' issue to me. I just brushed it off and told them that I have a lot of friends in the area (true) and that it's no problem to travel there. If you have family in the area it may be helpful to mention that, too.
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This is my doc and I'm making progress. When I started with him, appointments were easy to get only a few days out. Now I have to call further in advance, so I think he is busier.
Definitely worth seeing him, making the commitment, etc. Have you thought of writing him a letter?
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