Progress and new territory

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Registered: 05-22-2006
Progress and new territory
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Tue, 07-11-2006 - 3:27pm
Hi everyone! At my last tdoc appt last week, she told me she would like me to be evaluated by a pdoc. It's been about a month of seeing her every week. This came about because I flat out asked what my problem was and she said she didn't know what I was, for sure. Signs of many things. This actually made me feel good because now I have something more concrete to grasp as opposed to just thinking "what is wrong with me??". Her dh is a pdoc who doesn't take insurance and I've decided to pay out-of-pocket just to see him. He's got a great rep and this will keep things simple. He is very pricey but I've set aside some $ to get this evaluation. I haven't told tdoc as I figure she'll find out through him. It was interesting because I had to give all this info over the phone and then she had to call me back to see if he would agree to see me!
It's for an hour, my appt. Can someone tell me what to expect? Is this just talking to him or tests or ? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!! Kelli





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Registered: 04-07-2002
Tue, 07-11-2006 - 9:32pm

I've had numerous psych evals. They're usually pretty painless, but like you said, they can be pricey. The more questions he asks, the better. Beware of anyone who makes up his mind too quickly! (I had a pdoc do that once, with disasterous results).

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Registered: 07-14-2005
Tue, 07-11-2006 - 10:34pm
Hey Keli! For me he just talked to me and asked a bunch of questions. It started out with "what's going on" and I was bouncing in my chair, moving around, talking a million miles/ second. After about 45 minutes he said bipolar rapid cycling and sent me on my way. Make sure to get out everything you want to say, though, because they are very expensive!! Good luck! Meg
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Registered: 04-06-2005
Wed, 07-12-2006 - 8:25am

I'm wondering why a pdoc will not take insurance.....that is a red flag for me.


They should ask a lot of questions and it should take a good 45minutes to an hour.

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Registered: 05-22-2006
Wed, 07-12-2006 - 9:11am
I asked that too and the office told me that they do not file insurance but would be glad to give me a printed claim to send to mine, myself. So I called my insurance and because he is not in network, I am out of luck for reimbursement. Having work in the medical field at one time, I figure he is one of those docs that do not want the hassle of claims and collections.





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