Question 1

where is the best place to get facial plastic surgery in orange county california?

Accepted Answer

Lots of places!: Since this is a "destination job location" for many doctors who wish to perform cosmetic surgery--often without proper training, experience, or american board of plastic surgery certification--do your homework and search for abps-certified plastic surgeons in your area. Go to surgery.Org for names. Interview a few and choose who you feel has the right combination of skill and experience for you!

Question 2

what is approximate price of dequervain's tendonitis release? i need this surgery (not immediately) but the ortho who told me about it seemed to price it a little high. i'm in southern california, wondering was the price is for facility + surgeon.

i'll c

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Unfortunately, : Unfortunately, this is not a question we are allowed to answer in a public forum.  Each physician groups sets its own fee schedule.  They are not permitted to discuss the fee schedule with physicians outside the group because of racketeering laws designed to prevent price-fixing.

This plan has completely back-fired, since the insurance companies are able to price-fix and the physicians are unable to unite to make reasonable rates.  What happens is, the physicians set their rates very high in an attempt to capture the random insurer who will pay the top rate.  The rest of the insurers pay at a negotiated, much lower rate.  However, cash-pay patients have to pay the full rate and various laws about fraud prevent giving discounts.

Whereas insured patients covered the costs of the uninsured in the past, it is now the reverse!

Question 3

how much would it cost to remove a pilonidal cyst in los angeles, california? 
my insurance (medi-cal) denied the request for surgery. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Call around: Call various surgeons and ask what their prices are.  The practice administrator or office manager is your best bet to get accurate prices and to help you with options.

Question 4

i had sinus surgery in 2012, i moved to california a year later. my sinuses are bothering me since i moved. i can't sneeze, white glue like discharge.

Accepted Answer

Allergy?: Did the move make your allergy symptoms worse, because allergy can affect your sinuses.

Question 5

can you find me a certified hand specialist in apple valley california 92308.  it is for a 2nd surgery on my carpal tunnel problem.

Accepted Answer

Medical society: Call your local county medical society and have them recommend a hand specialist as this would be better as they know all of the physicians in your area.
Best wishes.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: general surgery?

Accepted Answer

General Surgery: General surgeons typically operate on a variety of abdominal organs, most commonly hernias and gallbladders. General surgeons also perform operations for many intestinal problems, along with breast and skin diseases, as well as manage trauma and critical care patients. Some do all of these, and some specialize in a specific area. In rural settings, they may do orthopedic & ob/gyn cases too.

Question 7

do you know a good place to find reviews of doctors in general surgery ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Try the websites: healthgrades or vitals.Com.

Question 8

what does a general surgeon do? on what parts of the body do they know how to do surgery on? what does a normal day consist of for them?
thank you!

Accepted Answer

General surgeon: In today's world general surgeon would perform abdominal surgery , thyroid, breast, trauma .

Question 9

best medical centre in america for general surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not answerable: Your question is too broad.  You need to look for a specific surgeon for your specific problem.

Question 10

has anybody dealt with the wait times for general surgery?

Accepted Answer

How so?: Are you referring to difficulty getting in to see a general surgeon or difficulty scheduling surgery?  At present, there is no shortage of general surgeons in the us, although some areas are under-served.  However, shortages are expected over the next few decades as physicians are choosing specialties with less demanding schedules.

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Where is the best place to get facial plastic surgery in orange county california?

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What is approximate price of dequervain's tendonitis release? i need this surgery (not immediately) but the ortho who told me about it seemed to price it a little high. i'm in southern california, wondering was the price is for facility + surgeon. i'll c

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How much would it cost to remove a pilonidal cyst in los angeles, california? my insurance (medi-cal) denied the request for surgery. what do i do?

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I had sinus surgery in 2012, i moved to california a year later. my sinuses are bothering me since i moved. i can't sneeze, white glue like discharge.

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Can you find me a certified hand specialist in apple valley california 92308. it is for a 2nd surgery on my carpal tunnel problem.

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: general surgery?

A member asked:

Do you know a good place to find reviews of doctors in general surgery ?

A member asked:

What does a general surgeon do? on what parts of the body do they know how to do surgery on? what does a normal day consist of for them? thank you!

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Best medical centre in america for general surgery?

A member asked:

Has anybody dealt with the wait times for general surgery?

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