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Surgeon shopping. Whom to consider and whom to skip?
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:57 am
by cutepathogen
Been on braces for ~2.5yrs and I'm almost ready for a double-jaw + chin surgery. I saw Dr. Super in Manhattan a while back, and he provided his assessment of the case along with expected before-after images based on his calculations on Dolphin software (sp?). Estimated cost is about $41K. Will pay out of pocket.
I can travel anywhere on the mainland, but I prefer NYC, Boston and the New England area in general.
Any particular names you think I must consider? Also could you please tip me off to any active/closed malpractice cases, sanctions and/or board actions for names I should give a pass.
xoxo
Re: Surgeon shopping. Whom to consider and whom to skip?
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:37 pm
by boodles8
Arnett and Gunson in California are two of the top in the country. They'll cost you more like $60k, though. I've also heard good things about Poznick (I think that's how to spell it) in Washington D. C..
I have no idea who to skip.
Re: Surgeon shopping. Whom to consider and whom to skip?
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:32 am
by sirwired
Well, if cost is no object (and it sounds like it isn't, if you can swing $41k out of pocket), then Arnett/Gunson in CA are universally reported to be great.
If cost is a consideration, I expect there are plenty of highly qualified surgeons that could to the work for a lot less than over $40k, even with the hospital bill included. I suggest looking around at the faculty of dental schools. Mine was done by a professor at UNC-CH (Dr. Blakey) for about $15k, single jaw. I can't imagine double-jaw would be that much more, as it doesn't generally take any extra time in the hospital.
Re: Surgeon shopping. Whom to consider and whom to skip?
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2014 3:43 pm
by nyc1002
Hey, I also met with Dr. Super and he quoted 12k per jaw. I'm considering him for a possible revision. I had double jaw surgery TWICE this year, and this would be my third and God willing last time. Did you decide on a surgeon?
Re: Surgeon shopping. Whom to consider and whom to skip?
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 7:50 pm
by JohnMetBetty
Hey NYC1002 - can I ask who you had your surgeries with?? I'm about to go for surgery in 2 1/2 weeks in NYC, if you can let me know who your surgeon is, it would be greatly appreciated!!
Hope it works out for you the third time! Horrible
Re: Surgeon shopping. Whom to consider and whom to skip?
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:58 am
by lauriebeth
I used Dr. Eisig in NY. I had double jaw surgery in April and it came out well!
Re: Surgeon shopping. Whom to consider and whom to skip?
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 9:34 pm
by JohnMetBetty
I used Dr. Neugarten at NYCOMS in NYC, had double jaw surgery with genio on October 30th, went amazingly well! I couldn't be happier. This coming from a person who researched for almost 4 years before I made the jump!
Re: Surgeon shopping. Whom to consider and whom to skip?
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:29 am
by BrooklynsOwn
JohnMetBetty I am in NYC as well can you tell me who your surgeon is?