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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Jose Villarreal got a guestbook from Lola Whitworth

4 years ago (September 30, 2021)

If you decide to go out of state for surgery, do you have to go back several times for checkups or do they work with your local cardiologist after the surgery?

Jose Villarreal

Lola, in my case I live 700 miles from Dallas even though I'm in the same state. I initially saw the surgeon, Dr Doolhab at UT Southwestern virtually at home. By the time of the visit his staff had gathered all the important records. My Cardiologist facilitated the process. Once... Read more.

Lola Whitworth

Jose, that is perfect. Thank you. That really helps me look at another option. I was not sure about flying after surgery and knowing your initial visit was virtual set my mind at ease about that part. Thank you again for your time. I hope you are doing well.

Jose Villarreal got a guestbook from Lola Whitworth

4 years ago (September 30, 2021)

Thank you Jose for your thoughts. I am really trying to decide if I need to get a third opinion.

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Mike Wynn

Jose: Just curious, I read about many in this community who get two, three, or four opinions. I assume the opinions are not without a cost. What have you learned about insurance covering a second or more opinions?

Lola Whitworth

Great Question Mike… I am curious also

Rose Madura

So I had four opinions and they all were the same. The first was with a new cardiologist who took over from my cardiologist of many years who retired. I didn't like the guy so I went to another cardiologist for 2nd opinion. I only had to pay an additional... Read more.

Deena Z

Mike- ditto what Rose said! I got three opinions. BC/BS paid for all three, hands-down. All three opinions said I needed surgery; two were the same on the type of surgery and the third differed. I think the third differed mostly because my mitral repair was complicated due to calcification... Read more.

Lauren R

I had two opinions, United paid for both. I just paid my regular office visit copay.

Jose Villarreal got a guestbook from Kimberly Eisenhut

4 years ago (September 8, 2021)

Jose, Prayers for you today, and letting you know you are never alone! You got this! Look forward to following your recovery and much success! YOu got this!

Jay Heagerty

Prayers for a successful outcome. Let us know how you are doing when you can.

Jose Villarreal

Thank you Jay Appreciate the prayers. Everything thus far has gone very well. The surgery went well as did the post operative course. I was released on post op day 3 and flew home from Dallas yesterday. I will post pictures on my story.

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