Highly recommended Beverly Hills surgeon or Mexico?

[GotProlactinoma 458]

I love all these responses. I am going to checkmate out all these docs and make my decision in the next couple days. The BH doc can do it in July as well, as long as I am cash pay. But it's just a ton more $ and I'm not sure if his trying to prevent leaks is really better than the other docs.

it seems a lot of the surgeons hand stitch over the staples as well.

[Ninabnina77 18]

Do you have insurance? I have a fantastic surgeon at UCLA and it is one of the best clinics in the country.

Who was is your surgeon at ucla?

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[HeatherE 202]

I could have had the surgery for free by a good doctor (military hospital) but in the end I decided I only have one life and I’d rather pay for the best. I’m a mom like you, and that’s all I could think about, I’d rather save money on other things. Also, don’t be afraid to explain your situation and negotiate. The surgeon may be willing to give you a discount, especially if they don’t have to deal with reimbursement from insurance.

Edited August 24, 2022 by HeatherE

[CeeIvy 2]

"Patients aren't protected there by the threat of lawsuits etc" I'm a medical worker and this is the very reason i would never have surgery out of the country I'm in Finance may I ask why you are paying? if you do not have insurance I understand But lack of adequate diagnosis coding is the reason many people do not get approved