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Dallas Dr. Victor Gonzalez

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RockyRitz    28

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If anyone's had surgery with Dr. Gonzales in Dallas I would really like to hear from you. I am currently in the stages of talking to his coordinator and I'm just about ready to book my surgery and would really like some patient feedback.

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egomez101    0

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I have my consult w Dr. Gonzalez in 2 weeks. Im self pay. I live in Killeen. But how long til he gives me a surgery date? I'll also do the seminar the day after my consult visit.

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RockyRitz    28

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I was able to find lots of happy patients of Dr. G. Also his patient coordinator, Shannon, is really fantastic and answered all of my questions promptly. I would have felt completely content having surgery with dr. Gonzalez, however I was able to find another good surgeon close enough that I can drive and not need to purchase airfare.

The only drawback on using Dr. G is that he requires two trips, one for consultation and seminar and then a second trip for the actual surgery. He will not do everything in one trip. For out-of-state patients, that is a huge inconvenience not only on time but on the wallet.

I chose Dr. Umbach in Las Vegas and have my surgery booked for 10/10.

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egomez101    0

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Thanks for the info. Wow!!! Thats great!!! Keep me posted on ur surgery in October. As for me I'm super excited and I dont have a date yet. Lol. I keep hearing of people talk about all these ekg or egn tests. Do u think they'll do them on the day of surgery?

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NtvTxn    1,262

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Someone at one of the support groups I attend used him, and I know they were happy with him!! Good luck!

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RockyRitz    28

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I had my PCP do the EKG and labs just so I could get them out of the way and my insurance covered a portion. I would suggest doing as much leg work as you can before-hand because it helps move things along. I will keep you posted on my surgery. Please keep me posted as well.

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Lady Denham    4

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I also live Killeen and was going to have surgery done at metroplex by Dr. S. my psych eval is Monday!!!

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Lady Denham    4

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If you dont mind me asking how much is surgery at metroplex?

I haven't been told the price yet. I'm not self pay but I'd guess 12,000 or so but self pay is always cheaper.

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egomez101    0

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Please keep me updated with your surgery. Ill do the same as well. Hopefully we could keep in contact since we both live in Killeen.

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