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Posted 7/29/2010 12:30 PM (GMT 0)
I had my long awaited consult with Dr Myer yesterday and, to me, it was well worth the cost and effort (left the house at 5:30am and didn't get back home until after midnight). Got a complete physical exam and assessment of my condition and current treatment. Generally he agreed but did some tweaking. Increased the frequency of PSA testing and added some other tests. Discussed diet, suppliments and next steps if SRT is not effective. Was also very concerned about the impact of HT on my general health as I am pre-diabetic and have been treated for high BP and lipids for years. Added some tests and increased the frequency of other tests to monitor.

I know many of you are very happy with your current doctors and treatment, but I was not. It was very reassuring to have someone as knowledgeable as Dr Myer do a complete assessment of my condition and modify treatments. Many times on this board I have seen recommendations to see a PCa specialist in your area if you have concerns about your condition or treatment. I believe it is well worth it if for nothing more than piece of mind.
Posted 7/29/2010 1:57 PM (GMT 0)
I believe you will still need a trusted doctor in your own area for issues that do not fit into the 1-2x/yr visits. I agree with the peace of mind and confidence factors. Good doctors of ANY specialty are hard to find.
Next time spend the night in Charlottesville. Make it a small vacation.
Posted 7/29/2010 2:05 PM (GMT 0)
So how long in real time did you spend with the doctor? And how much opportunity did you get to ask direct questions to him? If I remember, he is a doctor that won't take or work with insurance companies, is that true too?

David in sC
Posted 7/29/2010 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
Adding to David's response, would you mind sharing cost information?

Mel

Posted 7/29/2010 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
It was expensive. All in the trip/appt cost about $2000. $1600 for the consult, 2 hours. and $400 for the plane ticket and other expenses. However my insurance will pick up about $1100 of the consult fee for an out of network provider. I just have to file for reimbursement. Before I left the office I was given a complete package for the claim filing. The office manager told me what I would need for the filing and told me to call if there was any problems. They won't file themselves, but are very helpful in assisting you in getting reimbursed. I have to head out for my first radiation treatment now, but will post more tonight. I would like to respond to Dave's question.
Posted 7/29/2010 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
BB what a great post. Very pleased that you got info you were looking for.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 7/29/2010 7:13 PM (GMT 0)
Always good to have further opinions and doing so sooner than later is a plus. Happy that you found some solace in his advising, that is worth alot to a patient.
Posted 7/29/2010 7:31 PM (GMT 0)
Another option on the west coast is Dr Scholz. His initial appointment is well over an hour and all insurance including Medicare is accepted. The only cost I incur is a $45 phone consult charge, because that's cheaper and easier than driving 150 miles to see him.

JT
Posted 7/29/2010 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
I understand that Dr. Strum does this too, though I do not recall reading of anyone on this board who consulted with him (other than via P2P).
Posted 7/29/2010 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
In response to Dave's questions, initial consult is a two hour appointment. I did have about an 80-90 minutes of face time with him. He needed about 20 minutes write-up my treament plan with his recommendations, lab orders and prescriptions. We finished about 15 minutes early. I had the opportunity to ask all the questions that I wanted and didn't feel rushed at all.

His office wasn't that busy. I arrived 2 hours early due to my flight, and he started my appointment an hour earlier than scheduled. When I arrived there were two people in the office, one with him and one waiting. When I left about 3 hours later, there was one person waiting to see him.
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