I did a lot of research on doctors and there are a handful of very skilled ones throughout the country. But something kept drawing me to Dr. Byrd. His name kept coming up with runners who had been through surgery with him. So, I mustered up the courage to contact his office and inquire about getting an appointment. I was immediately in contact with a wonderful staff that is both caring and helpful.
Step 1: I had to send all of my records to the doctor for review. I then waited for a consultation with his staff. On a early Monday morning, I received the call. During the next hour, his nurse talked with me about the surgery. And I asked her all kinds of questions. Dr. Byrd has a 10 year study of his patients and hip arthoscopy. The one thing that struck me was the positive outcome for patients that don't have arthritis. I didn't think I had it, but who really knows based on my age and activity level. Her final question to me---are you ready to come down to Tennessee when an appointment becomes available. Yes.
Step 2: Leaving for Tennessee. A week later I received a call from the doctor's staff that there was a cancellation and could I be down there by next Monday. Shock, because it was Thursday and that only left me a precious few days to wrap my brain around it! So, off my husband and I went.
Step 1: I had to send all of my records to the doctor for review. I then waited for a consultation with his staff. On a early Monday morning, I received the call. During the next hour, his nurse talked with me about the surgery. And I asked her all kinds of questions. Dr. Byrd has a 10 year study of his patients and hip arthoscopy. The one thing that struck me was the positive outcome for patients that don't have arthritis. I didn't think I had it, but who really knows based on my age and activity level. Her final question to me---are you ready to come down to Tennessee when an appointment becomes available. Yes.
Step 2: Leaving for Tennessee. A week later I received a call from the doctor's staff that there was a cancellation and could I be down there by next Monday. Shock, because it was Thursday and that only left me a precious few days to wrap my brain around it! So, off my husband and I went.
Looks like there is not many doctors who are open a consultation in a long time. Doctors usually only deal with patients in a short time and they are reluctant talking too long with patients. However, consulting with his or her assistant could make a lot of inquiries from patients can be answered with either course.
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