chiari institute great neck

[derek1983]

hey all was just told by the first surgeon ive seen that my chiari was too complicated for his and that i should go see doctor bolognese at the chiari institute in long island have any of you had experiences with him and if so how was it in your opinion ive seen some conflicting reviews thanks DEREK

[derek1983]

thanks

[selmaS]

  No, most of the NS's do not work with ins, so u pay them out of pocket to see them, and they do accept most of what the ins gives for the surgery...there is a new guy in charge and he takes ins, but so many flock to him bcuz of that and I am not hearing great things...so???

I feel it was well worth it to pay the out of pocket for the NS....the NL and all the rest were covered as well as all the testing I had done....best to call and see who they set u up with and talk with the financial dept and see what they say.

[derek1983]

well united healthcare says its in network and i have unlimited lifetime coverage so hopefully that is the case but i also heard that the docs there dont always accept the amount the ins will give

[selmaS]

  Hi, I too had a Dr say my Chiari was "above him" he was a supposed Chiari specialist and I did go to TCI in NY for my surgery....I did not have Dr B,  but one of the other surgeons and I was well pleased....

Check with ur ins and what u can afford and find a way to get the best care for u....it may be at TCI, and it may not...only u can decide who is the right Dr for u.

[derek1983]

SORRY COMPLICATED FOR HIM NOT HIS