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Considering switching from Dr. Ponce De leon to Dr. Fernando Garcia. Any advice?



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I have scheduled with dr.ponce but now thinking garcia instead. Can anyone give me advice. Thanks :-)

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Depends on why you're thinking this way

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Basically lack of communication.... I have emailed, called no response and im a week out.

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I'll pm you :D

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No response from Trish? I found that Facebook was the best way to get in contact with her, have you tried that?

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I think Dr. Garcia was WONDERFUL!!! But I don't know anything about the one you are scheduled with. But only being a week out... can you switch???

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Yes, alma said they could I just have to decide today.

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I was interested in Ponce, but had a hard time getting replies as well. :( I did finally get one, but took several attempts. I'm certain Dr. Ponce is a wonderful surgeon, and I have heard great things about Trish, just the lack of communication is what made me look elsewhere.

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I was interested in Ponce' date=' but had a hard time getting replies as well. :( I did finally get one, but took several attempts. I'm certain Dr. Ponce is a wonderful surgeon, and I have heard great things about Trish, just the lack of communication is what made me look elsewhere.[/quote']

Who did u end up using? If u dont mind sharing.

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Trish said she's calling you... You'll love her! And yes, Dr Ponce is excellent

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I went with Dr. Garcia and I must say communication was the least of my concerns. They communicate effectively and quickly. They are thorough. Best of luck :-)

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I went with Dr. Garcia too. Tried Dr. Ponce but response time was super slow and when I finally got the medical questionnaire Trish sent me one already filled out with someone's personal and medical info on it. Didnt like that!!

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