[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by rjcataniajr

Did you get his name ?????

This thread was asking for opinions on neurologists near and far.

Many responses were given three months ago and then the OP revived the thread with the above question. I hope he has found a neurologist in three months.

[rjcataniajr]

I did find the name of the suggested doctor but he does not take Florida Blue (BCBS). And the crazy thing about this? he's from Allentown Pa.close to where I was from. Oh well, still looking.

[rjcataniajr]

Jim, sounds like I am going to give it a shot.
Thanks!
Russ

[starflyte1]

And don't pass on Mayo Clinic because of their billing practices. If you have a good supplemental plan and medicare, it basically works out. Talk to them, just don't go with the "they don't accept medicare" statement.

In my experience, that place runs like clockwork.

[NotGolfer]

If it wasn't Valencia...I don't recommend him! Our experience sounded almost similar to yours. Hope you find someone......

[loonlovers]

Avoid Dr. Smirnoff at all costs! Talk about rude, the word was created for him and his staff which is comprised of many family members. Billing practices are also questionable.

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by loonlovers

Avoid Dr. Smirnoff at all costs! Talk about rude, the word was created for him and his staff which is comprised of many family members. Billing practices are also questionable.

This has been brought up in the past and seems like a place to avoid.

[ZacNic]

Try U of F Shands in Gainsville. All my experiences there have been positive and outcomes as expected. Big teaching hospitals usually are on the forefront of new technology and techniques.

[lynettemrobbins]

Originally Posted by rjcataniajr

Today I had an absolute horrible experience at a neurologist in The Villages who has the manners of a bedpan. This person has the worst review ever, on TOTV. What I would like to see if there is anyone who has gone outside of The Villages, and I don't care if it is to Gainesville, Jacksonville, Orlando or Tampa. I am just fed up with these so called humanoids and have had it with them. I am not asking for much, like today I waited one hour to see the doctor, and he spent less than 5 minutes explaining my MRI, got up and started walking out of the office. I asked where he was going and he said we were done. Oh really? I have another question about the other reason why I was there and I was told.....you'll have to make another appointment. So, any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much,
rjc

UF Health Shands in Gainsville is excellent. Ocala hospital has good reputation also. Stay away from TV hospital.

[Joorn59]

Neurology at USF Tampa (Moffitt center). I see them for MS care. Efficient and attentive.

[lsuitor]

...and while you are at it (reporting to cardiologist) why not advise your insurance carrier/representative.

[Maureen]

There is a Neurology Center of Excellence on 466 and Rolling Acres.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

And don't pass on Mayo Clinic because of their billing practices. If you have a good supplemental plan and medicare, it basically works out. Talk to them, just don't go with the "they don't accept medicare" statement.

In my experience, that place runs like clockwork.

It all depends on the ailment, the physicians, facility utilization.

When I was pursuing their services it happened to be that their "quota" of medicare participants did not allow any additional patients. The representative stated they had a certain percentage of medicare patients. That was in September and they noted it would be well into the following year before an opening could be available. They were quite happy to provide alternate providers that were mostly past Mayo physicians.

I passed. Went through the same process at Shands and was admitted to a physician a week later.

[rmd2]

Dr. Kim in Ocala. A friend of mine is seeing him. Good credentials.

[mail@kliewerhome.com]

We recently started seeing the neurology department at the Mayo in Jacksonville. We couldn't have asked for a more thorough and pleasant experience. We decided to go to the Mayo anytime we need to see any kind of a specialist. They jump through hoops to schedule all of your appointments on the same day, with any/all of the specialists you need to see. For instance, on any given day we may see an ENT, a neurologist and imaging. We have found that multiple hotels offer a "Mayo" rate, so we drive up the day before our appointments and spend the night, enjoying the wonderful seafood restaurants.