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Topic: Need LLMD Northern Va/MD/DC area ASAP

one4islands
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 28187

posted

Putting requests out all over for LLMD in my area.

No luck as of yet.

Saw an infectious disease dr. who was said to be LLMD, but wasn't. Bad experience.

It seems as though the hardest part is finding a drs. and being given a name.

I live very near Richmond, Virginia and Northern Virginia or Washington DC.

Would travel miles for a great dr.

I really need to find one ASAP.

Once you call an office it can be several weeks before you are even given an appt.

Many thanks:)

Posts: 412 | From Virginia | Registered: Sep 2010 | IP: Logged |

littlebit27
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 24477

posted

I sent you a PM a couple days ago on a previous post. Did you click on the flashing envelope?

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Posts: 2310 | From Southeast | Registered: Feb 2010 | IP: Logged |

Missy Joy
Junior Member
Member # 27685

posted

I just sent you a private message. [Smile]

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I've probably had Lyme since 2003, but started treatment after more tick bites in June of 2010.

Posts: 8 | From Eastern Shore Of Maryland | Registered: Aug 2010 | IP: Logged |

one4islands
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 28187

posted

I suppose I should be more specific.

I had no idea most of these drs. do not take insurance.

I cannot afford to pay outright other than my co-pays, co-insurances and deductibles.

Those are hefty enough expenses.

This is ridiculous.

I am outraged.

Posts: 412 | From Virginia | Registered: Sep 2010 | IP: Logged |

TF
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 14183

posted

Well, if you require the doc to take your insurance, you will most likely end up going to someone who doesnt' know enough to cure you.

And, the best doctors take a long time to get in with--like months. Isn't that logical? People figure out who is getting people well and they all want to see that doctor.

So, you are not going to get a great doctor if they must take your insurance and you want the appointment right away.

That's just the way it is with this very complex disease.

Posts: 9931 | From Maryland | Registered: Dec 2007 | IP: Logged |

littlebit27
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 24477

posted

I second everything TF says. I cannot afford it, but you have to make it work, somehow some way.

Most GREAT LLMDs do not deal with insurance companies. And most have months long waiting lists, you can get on a cancellation list and ask them to call you if someone cancels.

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Posts: 2310 | From Southeast | Registered: Feb 2010 | IP: Logged |

kimp
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 19339

posted

Just a note, even if the dr does not take insurance, you can usually submit to your insurance and get some reimbursement. We were getting reimbursed 50 - 75% of charges for most visits. More than a co-pay but much better than paying totally out-of-pocket.

Posts: 126 | From MD | Registered: Mar 2009 | IP: Logged |

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