A bit of a shock

[shcisamax]

Went to Kalpana Desai based upon a recommendation that she was really good. First visit over $500. She isn't a specialist...just a regular doctor. Anyone else think that is extremely high? A top endocrinologist in the Manhattan area only charges $390 for an initial visit.

[Jakel]

My visit to her was over $400, but we just had the copay....she seemed very competent, but the one thing I was hoping to accomplish on the first visit, ( a two minute procedure) I was told I would have to make another appointment. I can't help but think it is all about getting another fee!
I went to the new Village Health Care Center, and the first visit there, he immediately took care of my issue, first time I saw him. For me this was an excellent decision.

[graciegirl]

My visit to her was over $400, but we just had the copay....she seemed very competent, but the one thing I was hoping to accomplish on the first visit, ( a two minute procedure) I was told I would have to make another appointment. I can't help but think it is all about getting another fee!
I went to the new Village Health Care Center, and the first visit there, he immediately took care of my issue, first time I saw him. For me this was an excellent decision.

Glad to hear of someone I know well give them a vote of confidence, Jim.

[shcisamax]

I wonder why your first visit was $400 and mine over $500. Maybe I got two more minutes than you?

Unfortunately, I can't use the new health care center....they don't take Aetna. I am actually in the process of making reservations to fly to New York to see an endocrinologist because I am so disappointed in finding a doctor here.

I am in agreement that it is all about getting you back in for the next appointment. It appears she is competent..to some degree..but she really doesn't take the time necessary to actually be a doctor. She tests and writes for blood work, and books another appointment. As I was paying to leave, and only then privy to actually seeing the blood results, I saw something I wanted to ask her about. The nurse went to ask the question and came back and said, it's fine. Which wasn't an answer to my question.

I am not old enough for medicare...that's the good news!...but her every 6-8 week visits are costing too much. And I don't really feel she gives a darn whether she figures out the right treatment..because that would mean no more bi monthly visits. Kind of a lousy feeling to have about your doctor. :(

[Heartnsoul]

Most of the doctors today do want to reschedule you another visit before you leave. Maybe it's just to keep on top of your progress or any problems that may have developed since you last visited.

[Rbgold]

Shcisamax,
We use LabCorp for all our labwork. You are able to create an online account with them and then have the ability to view and download your lab results. We find it extremely useful as we can print them out and take them to other physicians that we might be seeing for other "ailments"!
Wishing you well!
Rona

[shcisamax]

Shcisamax,
We use LabCorp for all our labwork. You are able to create an online account with them and then have the ability to view and download your lab results. We find it extremely useful as we can print them out and take them to other physicians that we might be seeing for other "ailments"!
Wishing you well!
Rona

Thanks so much. I will look into that.

[gustavo]

Shcisamax,
We use LabCorp for all our labwork. You are able to create an online account with them and then have the ability to view and download your lab results. We find it extremely useful as we can print them out and take them to other physicians that we might be seeing for other "ailments"!
Wishing you well!
Rona

You can also order you're own test from either labcorp or quest without a $500 doctor's office visit.

[shcisamax]

Really????

[charlie_marie]

I left Dr Desai because their billing system was so messed up . They billed me for appointments but couldn't give me the dates that I was billed for . I keep receipts for everything so I did not pay them . In their defence I think they were going through changes in their billing system but I just got fed up with them..