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I have Dr. Spann as well at Vanderbilt. Have not had surgery yet but so far so good.

When do you plan on having your surgery?

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Dr Spann through Vanderbilt. He was wonderful.

I am with Dr. Spann @ Vandy as well. I've only met him once for my initial consult but just from our conversation, I feel like I am in good hands!

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I have Dr. Spann as well at Vanderbilt. Have not had surgery yet but so far so good.

When do you plan on having your surgery?

I hope to have surgery in December. If all goes well they will submit my documents to insurance after my Phyc eval that's on the first week of November. I am not sure how backed up he is. I hear Dr. Williams is backed up a bit.

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My surgery was 9/28/15 with dr Spann.

How long did it take you after you were approved with insurance to get a date for surgery with him?

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I'm also in Nashville. My surgery was with Dr. Houston at Centennial. Love him!

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I had Dr Houston too!!

Don't you just love that entire group? From what I've seen on this forum, we are very lucky to have found such a great place. Their follow-up and access to professionals for the rest of our lifetime seems to be unmatched anywhere else! I've been very pleased.

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I'm from Etowah. It's between knoxville and Chattanooga.

I like in Kentucky but my sister and her family live near you in Chattanooga. Go Hurricanes!

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My surgery was 9/28/15 with dr Spann.

How long did it take you after you were approved with insurance to get a date for surgery with him?

I was approved on a Thursday spoke to the schedule lady the following Monday and was set for pre op within two weeks. Then from the pre op appointment to surgery was two weeks.

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Yes from Nashville area and just had surgery with Dr. Westmoreland on 10/15/15.

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