Guest guest Posted April 1, 2006 Report Posted April 1, 2006 Hi Carol... Sorry, I don't know the answers to your questions. You should call UCSF and ask exactly what they need. Regards, > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but I hope that soon > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical records from the ortho I > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe arthritis and flatback (I > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to send to UCSF for them > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of this and any previous > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I also have the > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send them?? You mentioned in a > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what does a person do > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of these questions > before on another post, but hope that you get time to answer soon. Hope > is getting better every day. > > Carol V. (CA) > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2006 Report Posted April 1, 2006 Should I just call the general 800 number, or should I try to talk to Dr. Berven's or Hu's assistants?? The person manning the 800# just seemed like a general receptionist when I called several weeks ago. They didn't seem to know much. I also need to find out whether I should send the original X-rays or whether copies would be good enough for them. -- In , " Racine " <linda@...> wrote: > > Hi Carol... > > Sorry, I don't know the answers to your questions. You should call > UCSF and ask exactly what they need. > > Regards, > > > > > > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but I hope that soon > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical records from the ortho I > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe arthritis and flatback (I > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to send to UCSF for them > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of this and any previous > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I also have the > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send them?? You mentioned in a > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what does a person do > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of these questions > > before on another post, but hope that you get time to answer soon. Hope > > is getting better every day. > > > > Carol V. (CA) > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2006 Report Posted April 1, 2006 I'm sorry if I sounded rude--I didn't mean to, and if you had already answered before, I guess I had missed that post. It's just that I'm in alot of pain today and I want answers!!! I just need to know WHO to call at UCSF. Thank you for your response. > > > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but I hope that soon > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical records from the ortho I > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe arthritis and flatback (I > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to send to UCSF for them > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of this and any previous > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I also have the > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send them?? You mentioned in a > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what does a person do > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of these questions > > before on another post, but hope that you get time to answer soon. Hope > > is getting better every day. > > > > Carol V. (CA) > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2006 Report Posted April 1, 2006 Carol, Call the office of the doctor you want to see and ask which of your records they want. If you send the records to just the general hospital address not addressed to the attention of any particular doctor, they will not know what to do with them. It's a huge place. Bonnie [ ] Re: --the UCSF Expert!!! Carol...The appointment number is (866) 817-7463.--> > >> > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but I hope that > soon > > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical records from the > ortho I > > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe arthritis and > flatback (I > > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to send to UCSF > for them > > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of this and any > previous > > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I also have the > > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send them?? You > mentioned in a > > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what does a person > do > > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of these > questions > > > before on another post, but hope that you get time to answer > soon. Hope > > > is getting better every day. > > > > > > Carol V. (CA)> > >> >> Quote
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2006 Report Posted April 2, 2006 Thank you--that's what I was wondering---WHO do I call? If I just send records someplace, they'd probably get misplaced or " lost " . I work in an office, and I know how that goes. Some stuff never gets found. Have you been to UCSF before, is that how you know? I've heard that Hu or Berven are good, so does it matter which one I call and send it to? I guess I shouldn't send it to both--that could be confusing. I just want to be evaluated and get an appointment set up. If you've been to UCSF, then what do I do after I send them the stuff- -sit back and wait for a phone call for an appointment?? How long does that take?? Months??? This is the phone number I have for Dr. Hu--(415) 353-2793 Dr. Berven (415) 353-2793. Are those the correct numbers to get ahold of them--or are there other " better " numbers??? Carol (CA) > > > > > > > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but I hope that > > soon > > > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical records from the > > ortho I > > > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe arthritis and > > flatback (I > > > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to send to UCSF > > for them > > > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of this and any > > previous > > > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I also have the > > > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send them?? You > > mentioned in a > > > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what does a person > > do > > > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of these > > questions > > > > before on another post, but hope that you get time to answer > > soon. Hope > > > > is getting better every day. > > > > > > > > Carol V. (CA) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2006 Report Posted April 2, 2006 Carol... I thought you had called for an appointment and been told that they need to see your records. No? If you haven't done that, that's got to be your first step. The appointment number is (866) 817-7463. They should tell you what they need. I suspect that there's a shorter wait to get in to see Dr. Berven, but I could be wrong about that. If they tell you that you need a referral from another doctor, and you can't get that, I can probably get either doctor to waive that requirement. -- > > > > > > > > > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but I hope > that > > > soon > > > > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical records from > the > > > ortho I > > > > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe arthritis and > > > flatback (I > > > > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to send to > UCSF > > > for them > > > > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of this and > any > > > previous > > > > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I also have > the > > > > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send them?? You > > > mentioned in a > > > > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what does a > person > > > do > > > > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of these > > > questions > > > > > before on another post, but hope that you get time to > answer > > > soon. Hope > > > > > is getting better every day. > > > > > > > > > > Carol V. (CA) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2006 Report Posted April 2, 2006 I hadn't called for an appointment yet, because I thought that they needed the medical records to DECIDE TO SEE YOU. When I called the 866-817-7473# a few weeks ago, the person said I needed to send the records first, and then they DECIDE TO SEE YOU. I thought if they decided to see you, then THEY make the appointment. I didn't think you could make the appointment first........?????????????!!!!!!I'm confused!!!!!!!!!?????? Maybe we need to start this all over again. I have my records now, but the person said I needed to send them in in order to be evaluated for a POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT. I just wanted to know about sending them because I don't know if I'm going to get an appointment or not. I just don't want to blindly send medical records somewhere and them losing them and never calling me back. As I said before, the person at that 866 number really didn't seem to know that much. I was wondering if calling Dr. Hu's # direct or Dr. Berven's # directly would be better to get more information out of the person answering the phone. If that's the way to go, then I guess I need to know if I have the correct numbers for Hu, Berven and Dervit or whatever his name is. I just need some guidance here--I'm flying blind. Carol (CA) > > > > > > > > > > > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but I hope > > that > > > > soon > > > > > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical records from > > the > > > > ortho I > > > > > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe arthritis and > > > > flatback (I > > > > > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to send to > > UCSF > > > > for them > > > > > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of this and > > any > > > > previous > > > > > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I also have > > the > > > > > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send them?? You > > > > mentioned in a > > > > > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what does a > > person > > > > do > > > > > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of these > > > > questions > > > > > > before on another post, but hope that you get time to > > answer > > > > soon. Hope > > > > > > is getting better every day. > > > > > > > > > > > > Carol V. (CA) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2006 Report Posted April 2, 2006 Carol... I doubt that you'll get anywhere by calling Drs. Hu or Berven directly. You should send copies of your records as requested (probably no xray needed). Follow up by calling the appointment number about a week after you send the records. You're in good hands with either Dr. Hu or Dr. Berven. Regards, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but I > hope > > > that > > > > > soon > > > > > > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical records > from > > > the > > > > > ortho I > > > > > > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe arthritis > and > > > > > flatback (I > > > > > > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to send > to > > > UCSF > > > > > for them > > > > > > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of this > and > > > any > > > > > previous > > > > > > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I also > have > > > the > > > > > > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send them?? > You > > > > > mentioned in a > > > > > > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what > does a > > > person > > > > > do > > > > > > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of > these > > > > > questions > > > > > > > before on another post, but hope that you get time to > > > answer > > > > > soon. Hope > > > > > > > is getting better every day. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Carol V. (CA) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2006 Report Posted April 2, 2006 What I meant was talking to their assistant or their appointment numbers--I know I can't talk to the doctors. That 866 number person really didn't seem to know anything when I mentioned previous scoliosis surgery, flatback, that sort of thing. I could tell that if I had them right in front of me it would have been the old " deer in the headlights " look. There was dead silence at the other end of the phone. Is this how they do it? You call the 866-816-7463 number and ask them what you need to send to be evaluated for an appointment? I just was wondering if anyone else had done it this way. It seems rather dis-organized. I just would feel more comfortable sending it to a live person, and then calling back later asking if that live person had gotten it. People lose things all the time in offices. That's why I was wondering if I called the one of the doctors' assistants then I could follow up by asking if she/he got them and then ask when I could expect a call back for an appointment. How long does this take?? Do I have to wait weeks to hear back???? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but I > > hope > > > > that > > > > > > soon > > > > > > > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical records > > from > > > > the > > > > > > ortho I > > > > > > > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe arthritis > > and > > > > > > flatback (I > > > > > > > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to send > > to > > > > UCSF > > > > > > for them > > > > > > > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of this > > and > > > > any > > > > > > previous > > > > > > > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I also > > have > > > > the > > > > > > > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send them?? > > You > > > > > > mentioned in a > > > > > > > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what > > does a > > > > person > > > > > > do > > > > > > > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of > > these > > > > > > questions > > > > > > > > before on another post, but hope that you get time to > > > > answer > > > > > > soon. Hope > > > > > > > > is getting better every day. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Carol V. (CA) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2006 Report Posted April 2, 2006 Carol, Why don't you call back the " appointment number " and ask whoever answers the phone to whose attention the records need to be sent in order to be evaluated for an appointment? Then verify the address with whomever you are speaking to and ask them if you may call back in one week to confirm/make an appointment. I would make copies of everything and I would send the packet to them return reciept requested, that way you will know who signed for them. If you are feeling like time is of the essence you can Overnight them. (Alternativly, you can ask if you can send the records by fax with originals to follow by snail mail but that may feel like you are sending them into a black hole.) Don't let the process overwhelm you. Doctors seem to have this fortress around them, and until you find the magic gate...it is frustrating. Just be persistent and surely you will get to where you want to go. Just my $.02, Cam Quote
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2006 Report Posted April 2, 2006 Carol... I think you may need to have a lot of patience. There is often a 4-6 month wait to get into UCSF as a new patient. Nothing is going to happen quickly. My advice would be to send COPIES of your records. Put a note on the package that you're wanting to make an appointment with Dr. Hu or Dr. Berven. Then, a week or two after you send the records, call the appointment number to make an appointment. You may have to call back several times. Dealing with a university clinic requires a lot of patience. If and when you get an appointment, you should be prepared for it to take up to 4 hours. There is a lot of demand for the services of the best surgeons. If you want more personalized service, you should probably see someone in private practice. In that case, my recommendation would be to go south and see Dr. Behrooz Akbarnia, or come north and see Dr. Booth. Regards, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but > I > > > hope > > > > > that > > > > > > > soon > > > > > > > > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical > records > > > from > > > > > the > > > > > > > ortho I > > > > > > > > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe > arthritis > > > and > > > > > > > flatback (I > > > > > > > > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to > send > > > to > > > > > UCSF > > > > > > > for them > > > > > > > > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of > this > > > and > > > > > any > > > > > > > previous > > > > > > > > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I > also > > > have > > > > > the > > > > > > > > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send > them?? > > > You > > > > > > > mentioned in a > > > > > > > > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what > > > does a > > > > > person > > > > > > > do > > > > > > > > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of > > > these > > > > > > > questions > > > > > > > > > before on another post, but hope that you get time > to > > > > > answer > > > > > > > soon. Hope > > > > > > > > > is getting better every day. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Carol V. (CA) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision > candidates > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2006 Report Posted April 2, 2006 I'm going to call UCSF tomorrow, but first I'm going to call my insurance to find out exactly what/who they cover. I will also ask them about this Booth. I've printed out his page and phone number from the internet. Hopefully both are covered by my insurance. The insurance will be the big thing. I'm willing to wait, but in the meantime I'll need to find someone/something for the pain and discomfort. I don't know if there are " pain management centers " around here. As I've said before, Central California is a " vast medical wasteland " . They can diagnose flatback, but they sure don't know what to do about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Carol (CA) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but > > I > > > > hope > > > > > > that > > > > > > > > soon > > > > > > > > > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical > > records > > > > from > > > > > > the > > > > > > > > ortho I > > > > > > > > > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe > > arthritis > > > > and > > > > > > > > flatback (I > > > > > > > > > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to > > send > > > > to > > > > > > UCSF > > > > > > > > for them > > > > > > > > > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of > > this > > > > and > > > > > > any > > > > > > > > previous > > > > > > > > > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I > > also > > > > have > > > > > > the > > > > > > > > > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send > > them?? > > > > You > > > > > > > > mentioned in a > > > > > > > > > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what > > > > does a > > > > > > person > > > > > > > > do > > > > > > > > > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of > > > > these > > > > > > > > questions > > > > > > > > > > before on another post, but hope that you get time > > to > > > > > > answer > > > > > > > > soon. Hope > > > > > > > > > > is getting better every day. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Carol V. (CA) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision > > candidates > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2006 Report Posted April 3, 2006 Sharon, Did you say you are in Pelham? I was there this weekend shopping with my sister. I live in Lowell. At 11:25 PM 4/2/2006, you wrote: Carol, before Dr. Rand would give me an appointment I had to mail in a copy of my operative report, which I did. They got back to me after he reviewed it, and I made an appointment. Perhaps you should make copies for Hu, Berven, and whomever, and mail each one to each specific surgeon. Then see who gets back to you first. Or see if Hu gets back to you first, or hu-ever. (Sorry, I'm spring-happy-silly today!) Good luck! Sharon [ ] Re: --the UCSF Expert!!! >I hadn't called for an appointment yet, because I thought that they > needed the medical records to DECIDE TO SEE YOU. When I called the > 866-817-7473# a few weeks ago, the person said I needed to send the > records first, and then they DECIDE TO SEE YOU. I thought if they > decided to see you, then THEY make the appointment. I didn't think > you could make the appointment first........?????????????!!!!!!I'm > confused!!!!!!!!!?????? Maybe we need to start this all over again. I > have my records now, but the person said I needed to send them in in > order to be evaluated for a POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT. I just wanted to > know about sending them because I don't know if I'm going to get an > appointment or not. I just don't want to blindly send medical records > somewhere and them losing them and never calling me back. As I said > before, the person at that 866 number really didn't seem to know that > much. I was wondering if calling Dr. Hu's # direct or Dr. Berven's # > directly would be better to get more information out of the person > answering the phone. If that's the way to go, then I guess I need to > know if I have the correct numbers for Hu, Berven and Dervit or > whatever his name is. I just need some guidance here--I'm flying > blind. > > Carol (CA) > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but I > hope >> > that >> > > > soon >> > > > > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical records > from >> > the >> > > > ortho I >> > > > > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe arthritis > and >> > > > flatback (I >> > > > > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to send > to >> > UCSF >> > > > for them >> > > > > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of this > and >> > any >> > > > previous >> > > > > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I also > have >> > the >> > > > > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send them?? > You >> > > > mentioned in a >> > > > > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what > does a >> > person >> > > > do >> > > > > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of > these >> > > > questions >> > > > > > before on another post, but hope that you get time to >> > answer >> > > > soon. Hope >> > > > > > is getting better every day. >> > > > > > >> > > > > > Carol V. (CA) >> > > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2006 Report Posted April 3, 2006 Hi, . Yes, I was meaning to email you that we should get together. Another local gal -- YAY! I've also been in contact with in NH, and , who is in Lawrence, near the Methuet exit of 93. and I went to the Boston dinner at NEBH together, but she doesn't post much. was going to come but couldn't make it, so I haven't met her yet. I should call and ask how her myelogram went. Anyway, it's great to meet another north-of-Bostoner. And your surgery is coming up fast, isn't it! Feel free to email me if you'd like to get together. Sharon [ ] Re: --the UCSF Expert!!!>I hadn't called for an appointment yet, because I thought that they> needed the medical records to DECIDE TO SEE YOU. When I called the> 866-817-7473# a few weeks ago, the person said I needed to send the> records first, and then they DECIDE TO SEE YOU. I thought if they> decided to see you, then THEY make the appointment. I didn't think> you could make the appointment first........?????????????!!!!!!I'm> confused!!!!!!!!!?????? Maybe we need to start this all over again. I> have my records now, but the person said I needed to send them in in> order to be evaluated for a POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT. I just wanted to> know about sending them because I don't know if I'm going to get an> appointment or not. I just don't want to blindly send medical records> somewhere and them losing them and never calling me back. As I said> before, the person at that 866 number really didn't seem to know that> much. I was wondering if calling Dr. Hu's # direct or Dr. Berven's #> directly would be better to get more information out of the person> answering the phone. If that's the way to go, then I guess I need to> know if I have the correct numbers for Hu, Berven and Dervit or> whatever his name is. I just need some guidance here--I'm flying> blind.>> Carol (CA)>> >> > > > > >>> > > > > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but I> hope>> > that>> > > > soon>> > > > > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical records> from>> > the>> > > > ortho I>> > > > > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe arthritis> and>> > > > flatback (I>> > > > > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to send> to>> > UCSF>> > > > for them>> > > > > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of this> and>> > any>> > > > previous>> > > > > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I also> have>> > the>> > > > > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send them??> You>> > > > mentioned in a>> > > > > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what> does a>> > person>> > > > do>> > > > > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of> these>> > > > questions>> > > > > > before on another post, but hope that you get time to>> > answer>> > > > soon. Hope>> > > > > > is getting better every day.>> > > > > >>> > > > > > Carol V. (CA)>> > > > > >>> > > > >>> > > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2006 Report Posted April 3, 2006 I would love to get together Sharon. I work full-time so the weekend is best for me. Any suggestions, breakfast or lunch? Must be child friendly as I am usually toting my 6 year old. At 01:34 PM 4/3/2006, you wrote: Hi, . Yes, I was meaning to email you that we should get together. Another local gal -- YAY! I've also been in contact with in NH, and , who is in Lawrence, near the Methuet exit of 93. and I went to the Boston dinner at NEBH together, but she doesn't post much. was going to come but couldn't make it, so I haven't met her yet. I should call and ask how her myelogram went. Anyway, it's great to meet another north-of-Bostoner. And your surgery is coming up fast, isn't it! Feel free to email me if you'd like to get together. Sharon [ ] Re: --the UCSF Expert!!! >I hadn't called for an appointment yet, because I thought that they > needed the medical records to DECIDE TO SEE YOU. When I called the > 866-817-7473# a few weeks ago, the person said I needed to send the > records first, and then they DECIDE TO SEE YOU. I thought if they > decided to see you, then THEY make the appointment. I didn't think > you could make the appointment first........?????????????!!!!!!I'm > confused!!!!!!!!!?????? Maybe we need to start this all over again. I > have my records now, but the person said I needed to send them in in > order to be evaluated for a POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT. I just wanted to > know about sending them because I don't know if I'm going to get an > appointment or not. I just don't want to blindly send medical records > somewhere and them losing them and never calling me back. As I said > before, the person at that 866 number really didn't seem to know that > much. I was wondering if calling Dr. Hu's # direct or Dr. Berven's # > directly would be better to get more information out of the person > answering the phone. If that's the way to go, then I guess I need to > know if I have the correct numbers for Hu, Berven and Dervit or > whatever his name is. I just need some guidance here--I'm flying > blind. > > Carol (CA) > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but I > hope >> > that >> > > > soon >> > > > > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical records > from >> > the >> > > > ortho I >> > > > > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe arthritis > and >> > > > flatback (I >> > > > > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to send > to >> > UCSF >> > > > for them >> > > > > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of this > and >> > any >> > > > previous >> > > > > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I also > have >> > the >> > > > > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send them?? > You >> > > > mentioned in a >> > > > > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what > does a >> > person >> > > > do >> > > > > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of > these >> > > > questions >> > > > > > before on another post, but hope that you get time to >> > answer >> > > > soon. Hope >> > > > > > is getting better every day. >> > > > > > >> > > > > > Carol V. (CA) >> > > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2006 Report Posted April 3, 2006 Hi, . How about a sub shop? There's a Subway in Dracut that I just discovered serves veggie subs. (I'm a vegetarian, so finding food on-the-go can be a challenge.) That should be ok with a little one. I'll just have to confirm the location with my husband. He drove us there, and I'm not great at remembering directions unless I have a map. This weekend would work for me. Take care. Sharon [ ] Re: --the UCSF Expert!!! >I hadn't called for an appointment yet, because I thought that they > needed the medical records to DECIDE TO SEE YOU. When I called the > 866-817-7473# a few weeks ago, the person said I needed to send the > records first, and then they DECIDE TO SEE YOU. I thought if they > decided to see you, then THEY make the appointment. I didn't think > you could make the appointment first........?????????????!!!!!!I'm > confused!!!!!!!!!?????? Maybe we need to start this all over again. I > have my records now, but the person said I needed to send them in in > order to be evaluated for a POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT. I just wanted to > know about sending them because I don't know if I'm going to get an > appointment or not. I just don't want to blindly send medical records > somewhere and them losing them and never calling me back. As I said > before, the person at that 866 number really didn't seem to know that > much. I was wondering if calling Dr. Hu's # direct or Dr. Berven's # > directly would be better to get more information out of the person > answering the phone. If that's the way to go, then I guess I need to > know if I have the correct numbers for Hu, Berven and Dervit or > whatever his name is. I just need some guidance here--I'm flying > blind. > > Carol (CA) > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > I know you've been busy visiting and all, but I > hope >> > that >> > > > soon >> > > > > > you'll have time to answer. I have my medical records > from >> > the >> > > > ortho I >> > > > > > saw last year, and he diagnosed DDD, severe arthritis > and >> > > > flatback (I >> > > > > > posted that previously) What exactly do I need to send > to >> > UCSF >> > > > for them >> > > > > > to evaluate me for a visit? I can make copies of this > and >> > any >> > > > previous >> > > > > > doctors (back to 1964 and 1973) for my history. I also > have >> > the >> > > > > > original X-rays (from 2005, but how do I send them?? > You >> > > > mentioned in a >> > > > > > previous post that copies are usually poor, so what > does a >> > person >> > > > do >> > > > > > then?? Send the originals?? I know I asked some of > these >> > > > questions >> > > > > > before on another post, but hope that you get time to >> > answer >> > > > soon. Hope >> > > > > > is getting better every day. >> > > > > > >> > > > > > Carol V. (CA) >> > > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Quote
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