Travel Vs Local

[Randgalt 43]

I've tentatively selected Dr. Lavin in Louisiana even though I live in California. I got a great feeling from him on the phone plus he's a lot cheaper than some of the doctors near me. Should I be concerned about how complications will be handled? His office told me that I'd need to go back to their hospital in Louisiana if complications arise. Is that common? I know a lot of folks go to Mexico. Is it worth around $4K (travel factored in) more to have it done locally?

-JZ

[Pookeyism 1,143]

You would not have to go back there - but check and see wha tyou will pay (you have to have follow ups somewhere) out of pocket to cover office visits once you are home - it might make going local more reasonable.

NO experience with Mexico, but I would not.

[PdxMan 4,292]

I went to Dr Umbach in Las Vegas. It was $10,400 and he works out of a Center of Excellence. I, and others using him, have had a great experience. I wouldn't do Mexico, but that is my personal preference.

[Randgalt 43]

I went to Dr Umbach in Las Vegas. It was $10,400 and he works out of a Center of Excellence. I, and others using him, have had a great experience. I wouldn't do Mexico, but that is my personal preference.

Before you did it, did you discuss how complications would be handled? Dr. Lavin includes complication coverage for 1 year but the work needs to be done in Louisiana.

[PdxMan 4,292]

My insurance covers everything except the procedure itself, so any complications would be handled fine locally. All of my pre-op and post-op testing has been covered.

[futureskinnypants 193]

I'm having surgery with Dr. Washington in South Carolina. I live in New Jersey. They were having a "deal" going on for 8,000...to gain more surgerys to become a center excellence.The price is now 18,500. All my testing (blood tests and endo scopy) are included in the price.As well as a 2 day stay at the conway medical center...and a follow up the following week. I'm required to stay in the area for 12 days. Which is great b/c i need a long vacation .Dr Washington was recruited there from NJ and said if i have any problems I can go to one of his collegues. Otherwise post op follow ups will be done Via Phone and if i want to come back to SC i'm more than welcome.