Question for Gretchen or anyone else

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Fred,

I'll take a shot at this. I can totally understand not being satisfied with your

neurologists. You most likely were referred to Cal Pac in San Francisco since

that is still within California. If you want to go to Wayne State, you most

likely will have to absorb that cost on your own.

And yes, Kaiser probably referred you to MDA for your second opinion. Perhaps

you should have asked for a referral for a " neurologist in private practice " -

MDA is not just for people who can't afford help, but for anyone who wants help

with one of the 40+ neuromuscular diseases. And yes, quite possibly Kaiser is

referring you to MDA to get out of paying for a 2nd opinion. But, if you already

have Kaiser, sometimes they will be billed first. This is a hard call and maybe

best done by phoning Kaiser and asking them what the he** is up with this. Ask

MDA too. Best to know all before you go - then no surprises.

I looked up Dr. - below is some information for you. He is certainly well

trained. Maybe call the office phone below and see if he has a private practice,

besides being the Director of the MDA clinic there. That may give you another

option on your 2nd opinion.

Gretchen

Gordon MD

STE 150

2324 SACRAMENTO ST

San Francisco, CA 94115

Office Phone:

415-923-3604

Fax:

415-923-6567

Web Address:

ww1.baka.com/webpages/ergonomics/als/als.html

Medical School:

J & S WEILL M C CORNELL UNIV, NEW YORK NY 10021

Residency Training:

MOFFITT HOSP UNIV OF CA, NEUROLOGY

UNIV CA SAN DIEGO MED CTR, INTERNAL MEDICINE

CA PACIFIC M C-CA CAMPUS, FLEXIBLE OR TRANSITIONAL YEAR

Accepts New Patients:

Yes

Accepts Medicare:

Yes

Health Plan Participation:

FOUNDATION HEALTH A CALIFORNIA

INTERPLAN CORPORATION

BEECH STREET CORPORATION

BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA

CAPP CARE INC.

ADMAR CORPORATION

HEALTH NET

COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK INC.

USA HEALTH NETWORK

BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA

FHP TAKECARE

PPO ALLIANCE

AMERICAN HEALTH NETWORK

AETNA HEALTH PLANS OF CALIFORN

PREFERRED HEALTH NETWORK

PRUDENTIAL HEALTHCARE

Hospital Admitting Privileges:

California Pacific Med Ctr - P, San Francisco, CA

Languages:

SPANISH

RUSSIAN

Practice Philosophy or Description:

We offer a commitment to the highest standard of care in neurology, with a

special emphasis on neuromuscular disease, electrodiagnosis and

neurorehabilitation of neuromuscular disorders. Our practice is carried out in

the context of a comprehensive healthcare team for neuromuscular disease, an

active program in clinical research and teaching, and the highest regard for

patient autonomy and quality of life.