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This? Just Came To Me, What If You Or Your Doc Moved And Got The Replacement One And Needed A 2nd Opinion, Could You Track The Doc And Get?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lakewood, CO

I am curious about this, my previous doc left and I wasn't aware of what happened to her, I found out she took leave for school and didn't know, she is still my original one, but got a replacement doc in her place, but what if it comes to I may need a 2nd opinion could you track her down from the medical field etc and get the opinion from her? Good? What do you think about this ❓

September 26
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I had a couple neurologists as a child, I have had one neurologist retire and I’ve traveled to Minnesota to see a neurologist so I’ve had several different neurologists

September 26
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes! I actually have had to do this. I have my Neurologist at Mayo Clinic. He left and moved out of the system so I actually followed him to where he went as my insurance approved his new hospital.
My Neurosurgeon was also at Mayo Clinic. He left and went somewhere else and I was not able to follow him so I had to get a new doctor. I didn’t like that one’s bedside manner so I asked for a second opinion.
Remember you are always welcome to ask for that you are the patient !!

September 26
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Dave you are going to have to go to your insurance or better yet . Ask your Primary DR. for a federal for neurologist who is in your area. And Since you've moved you are starting at ground zero. Good luck my friend, ericthom3

September 26
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member, I know in time myself wanted a second opinion. I didn't have problem going to some1 having help from my PCP referring me to some1.

September 26
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I am not sure how I would feel about that. If she is back in school no. If you could find her at another practice, then I would make an appointment to see her.

September 26

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