Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 Hi , First let me pass on some invaluable information that has been on this list several times; Let the doctor's office talk to your insurance company. Don't contact them yourself. They know how to communicate with them and you don't want to shoot yourself in the foot (so to speak). Second, I believe there has been someone who traveled to England and had their US insurance company pay. Someone will remember who it was and let you know. There is a list of all surgeons offering resurfacing in the US on Activejoints.com. Be sure to look at both the Cormet 2000 as well as the Conserve + as there are two studies going on and different doctors involved in each. Not sure off hand if there is anyone in Florida but it sort of rings a bell. I had resurfacing done in Illinois by Dr. Stachniw and would recommend him highly but I don't remember anyone having anything but the highest praise for their own doctor. Apparantly the medical companies involved in FDA studies screen their doctors very carefully considering they have a great deal at stake if their device fails. Lastly, my insurance company is also Blue Cross/Blue Shield (of Illinois) and they paid for my resurfacing (All but $2.00!). Best luck and feel free to email if you want. Barb > Hi to all who have undergone surgery, or who are planning to have > resufacing. I am a 46 year old Englishman residing in Florida USA. > Fit and active to this point. Left hip is pretty bad. > I am planning on surgery in the next few months and am either going > to England, or will stay here in the US. > If anyone can help with the following, I would appreciate the help. > > 1/ Has anyone found a way for Insurance to cover the Birmingham > operation who lives in the US. I have blue cross/ blue shield PPO. > > 2/ Who do you reccommend in the US as a surgeon for the resurfacing > procedure, and did you get Insurance coverage. > > 3/ What do I need to do in order to confirm Insurance coverage, > before I have the operation, to avoid a dispute later. > > 4/ Money aside, the result is the most important thing. I am scared > and would appreciate any feedback from any of you having experienced > the operation. I want to make a well informed decision as far as the > surgeon is concerned. > > Thanks to anyone that takes time to reply. > > Dave Cavill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 , A few points from my experience. (LBHR May 02 Treacy Priory Hospital Birmingham, RBHR Nov 02 Treacy Nuffield Hospital, Birmingham.) 1. If money is not as important as results go to Birmingham, England where the procedure originated. 2. In any event find a surgeon who has performed many resurfacings, like 100+ preferably 1000+ like in Birmingham. 3. Visit http://www.midmedtec.co.uk Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 << 2/ Who do you reccommend in the US as a surgeon for the resurfacing procedure, and did you get Insurance coverage. >> Hi I too am in Florida. . . .and wanted to pass the follwing info on to you. I have not yet had the resufacing proceedure but have been considering and gathering info for about 6 months. I have learned of 2 OS in the state who perform the proceedure if you wish to pursue them. Dr Kennedy in Sarasota. He uses the C+ and has been resurfacing for about 3 years from what I know. Dr. Helmy is near Cocoa Beach. I learned of him through the surfacehippie group. Go back through the achives and search for mail with the subject Dr. Kennedy & /or Dr. Helmy. You should find some direct comments. I remember reading emails confirmating insurance coverage for each. All I have heard is good regarding each of these Drs. Good Luck! alyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 In a message dated 12/21/02 11:41:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, davidcavill@... writes: > 2/ Who do you reccommend in the US as a surgeon for the resurfacing > procedure, and did you get Insurance coverage. Dear Cavill, I, too, live in Florida. I found an excellent surgeon, Dr. Kennedy in Sarasota who resurfaced my left hip in February of this year. Am doing very well. I need to get the right hip done , but it has much less pain since the left one was done!!! I can well understand your fear. I was frightened also. But, you go into the hospital, fall asleep, wake up and it is over and you are in recovery. Hip was done on a Tuesday and I left Friday AM and stayed in a motel across the street. Next day, we drove back home. Best wishes to you. You will be glad you took the plunge and had the surgery. I am now doing three miles on the treadmill, climbing stairs, etc. Diane (Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 In a message dated 12/21/02 11:41:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, davidcavill@... writes: > 2/ Who do you reccommend in the US as a surgeon for the resurfacing > procedure, and did you get Insurance coverage. Dear Cavill, I, too, live in Florida. I found an excellent surgeon, Dr. Kennedy in Sarasota who resurfaced my left hip in February of this year. Am doing very well. I need to get the right hip done , but it has much less pain since the left one was done!!! I can well understand your fear. I was frightened also. But, you go into the hospital, fall asleep, wake up and it is over and you are in recovery. Hip was done on a Tuesday and I left Friday AM and stayed in a motel across the street. Next day, we drove back home. Best wishes to you. You will be glad you took the plunge and had the surgery. I am now doing three miles on the treadmill, climbing stairs, etc. Diane (Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 In a message dated 12/21/02 11:41:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, davidcavill@... writes: > 2/ Who do you reccommend in the US as a surgeon for the resurfacing > procedure, and did you get Insurance coverage. Dear Cavill, I, too, live in Florida. I found an excellent surgeon, Dr. Kennedy in Sarasota who resurfaced my left hip in February of this year. Am doing very well. I need to get the right hip done , but it has much less pain since the left one was done!!! I can well understand your fear. I was frightened also. But, you go into the hospital, fall asleep, wake up and it is over and you are in recovery. Hip was done on a Tuesday and I left Friday AM and stayed in a motel across the street. Next day, we drove back home. Best wishes to you. You will be glad you took the plunge and had the surgery. I am now doing three miles on the treadmill, climbing stairs, etc. Diane (Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 Dave C. I am the exact same situation as you, 44 male in Florida, bad left hip, insurance problems. I have been denied by VISTA and by Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Options of Florida. I am in my last appeals with both. I know a man who had his resurf done by Treacy and Blue Cross South Carolina paid 90%. It seems the Blue Crosses don't have anything in common except their name. And they are extremely difficult. You can email me if you would like, perhaps we live very close. Blum Re: Hip Resurface Hi , First let me pass on some invaluable information that has been on this list several times; Let the doctor's office talk to your insurance company. Don't contact them yourself. They know how to communicate with them and you don't want to shoot yourself in the foot (so to speak). Second, I believe there has been someone who traveled to England and had their US insurance company pay. Someone will remember who it was and let you know. There is a list of all surgeons offering resurfacing in the US on Activejoints.com. Be sure to look at both the Cormet 2000 as well as the Conserve + as there are two studies going on and different doctors involved in each. Not sure off hand if there is anyone in Florida but it sort of rings a bell. I had resurfacing done in Illinois by Dr. Stachniw and would recommend him highly but I don't remember anyone having anything but the highest praise for their own doctor. Apparantly the medical companies involved in FDA studies screen their doctors very carefully considering they have a great deal at stake if their device fails. Lastly, my insurance company is also Blue Cross/Blue Shield (of Illinois) and they paid for my resurfacing (All but $2.00!). Best luck and feel free to email if you want. Barb > Hi to all who have undergone surgery, or who are planning to have > resufacing. I am a 46 year old Englishman residing in Florida USA. > Fit and active to this point. Left hip is pretty bad. > I am planning on surgery in the next few months and am either going > to England, or will stay here in the US. > If anyone can help with the following, I would appreciate the help. > > 1/ Has anyone found a way for Insurance to cover the Birmingham > operation who lives in the US. I have blue cross/ blue shield PPO. > > 2/ Who do you reccommend in the US as a surgeon for the resurfacing > procedure, and did you get Insurance coverage. > > 3/ What do I need to do in order to confirm Insurance coverage, > before I have the operation, to avoid a dispute later. > > 4/ Money aside, the result is the most important thing. I am scared > and would appreciate any feedback from any of you having experienced > the operation. I want to make a well informed decision as far as the > surgeon is concerned. > > Thanks to anyone that takes time to reply. > > Dave Cavill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 Dave C. I am the exact same situation as you, 44 male in Florida, bad left hip, insurance problems. I have been denied by VISTA and by Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Options of Florida. I am in my last appeals with both. I know a man who had his resurf done by Treacy and Blue Cross South Carolina paid 90%. It seems the Blue Crosses don't have anything in common except their name. And they are extremely difficult. You can email me if you would like, perhaps we live very close. Blum Re: Hip Resurface Hi , First let me pass on some invaluable information that has been on this list several times; Let the doctor's office talk to your insurance company. Don't contact them yourself. They know how to communicate with them and you don't want to shoot yourself in the foot (so to speak). Second, I believe there has been someone who traveled to England and had their US insurance company pay. Someone will remember who it was and let you know. There is a list of all surgeons offering resurfacing in the US on Activejoints.com. Be sure to look at both the Cormet 2000 as well as the Conserve + as there are two studies going on and different doctors involved in each. Not sure off hand if there is anyone in Florida but it sort of rings a bell. I had resurfacing done in Illinois by Dr. Stachniw and would recommend him highly but I don't remember anyone having anything but the highest praise for their own doctor. Apparantly the medical companies involved in FDA studies screen their doctors very carefully considering they have a great deal at stake if their device fails. Lastly, my insurance company is also Blue Cross/Blue Shield (of Illinois) and they paid for my resurfacing (All but $2.00!). Best luck and feel free to email if you want. Barb > Hi to all who have undergone surgery, or who are planning to have > resufacing. I am a 46 year old Englishman residing in Florida USA. > Fit and active to this point. Left hip is pretty bad. > I am planning on surgery in the next few months and am either going > to England, or will stay here in the US. > If anyone can help with the following, I would appreciate the help. > > 1/ Has anyone found a way for Insurance to cover the Birmingham > operation who lives in the US. I have blue cross/ blue shield PPO. > > 2/ Who do you reccommend in the US as a surgeon for the resurfacing > procedure, and did you get Insurance coverage. > > 3/ What do I need to do in order to confirm Insurance coverage, > before I have the operation, to avoid a dispute later. > > 4/ Money aside, the result is the most important thing. I am scared > and would appreciate any feedback from any of you having experienced > the operation. I want to make a well informed decision as far as the > surgeon is concerned. > > Thanks to anyone that takes time to reply. > > Dave Cavill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 Dave C. I am the exact same situation as you, 44 male in Florida, bad left hip, insurance problems. I have been denied by VISTA and by Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Options of Florida. I am in my last appeals with both. I know a man who had his resurf done by Treacy and Blue Cross South Carolina paid 90%. It seems the Blue Crosses don't have anything in common except their name. And they are extremely difficult. You can email me if you would like, perhaps we live very close. Blum Re: Hip Resurface Hi , First let me pass on some invaluable information that has been on this list several times; Let the doctor's office talk to your insurance company. Don't contact them yourself. They know how to communicate with them and you don't want to shoot yourself in the foot (so to speak). Second, I believe there has been someone who traveled to England and had their US insurance company pay. Someone will remember who it was and let you know. There is a list of all surgeons offering resurfacing in the US on Activejoints.com. Be sure to look at both the Cormet 2000 as well as the Conserve + as there are two studies going on and different doctors involved in each. Not sure off hand if there is anyone in Florida but it sort of rings a bell. I had resurfacing done in Illinois by Dr. Stachniw and would recommend him highly but I don't remember anyone having anything but the highest praise for their own doctor. Apparantly the medical companies involved in FDA studies screen their doctors very carefully considering they have a great deal at stake if their device fails. Lastly, my insurance company is also Blue Cross/Blue Shield (of Illinois) and they paid for my resurfacing (All but $2.00!). Best luck and feel free to email if you want. Barb > Hi to all who have undergone surgery, or who are planning to have > resufacing. I am a 46 year old Englishman residing in Florida USA. > Fit and active to this point. Left hip is pretty bad. > I am planning on surgery in the next few months and am either going > to England, or will stay here in the US. > If anyone can help with the following, I would appreciate the help. > > 1/ Has anyone found a way for Insurance to cover the Birmingham > operation who lives in the US. I have blue cross/ blue shield PPO. > > 2/ Who do you reccommend in the US as a surgeon for the resurfacing > procedure, and did you get Insurance coverage. > > 3/ What do I need to do in order to confirm Insurance coverage, > before I have the operation, to avoid a dispute later. > > 4/ Money aside, the result is the most important thing. I am scared > and would appreciate any feedback from any of you having experienced > the operation. I want to make a well informed decision as far as the > surgeon is concerned. > > Thanks to anyone that takes time to reply. > > Dave Cavill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2002 Report Share Posted December 22, 2002 Hi , I am not 100% sure but if you have retained your English citizenship aren't you covered by the UK's National Health coverage? I have Portugese citezenship and I was told that I could recieve coverage in Belgium if I had a E112 form which is health care for EU residents living abroad who want to be treated in the EU. The form is easy enough to get if you have an EU passport. I'm not sure what the policy in England is or if resurfacing would be covered under National Health care at all, does anyone else know? izumi > Hi to all who have undergone surgery, or who are planning to have > resufacing. I am a 46 year old Englishman residing in Florida USA. > Fit and active to this point. Left hip is pretty bad. > I am planning on surgery in the next few months and am either going > to England, or will stay here in the US. > If anyone can help with the following, I would appreciate the help. > > 1/ Has anyone found a way for Insurance to cover the Birmingham > operation who lives in the US. I have blue cross/ blue shield PPO. > > 2/ Who do you reccommend in the US as a surgeon for the resurfacing > procedure, and did you get Insurance coverage. > > 3/ What do I need to do in order to confirm Insurance coverage, > before I have the operation, to avoid a dispute later. > > 4/ Money aside, the result is the most important thing. I am scared > and would appreciate any feedback from any of you having experienced > the operation. I want to make a well informed decision as far as the > surgeon is concerned. > > Thanks to anyone that takes time to reply. > > Dave Cavill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2002 Report Share Posted December 23, 2002 > > I'm not sure what the policy in England is or if resurfacing would be > covered under National Health care at all, does anyone else know? > > izumi Yes, it is covered by NHS, but you may have to wait a long time for it. Vale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2003 Report Share Posted January 24, 2003 Hi ! You can find a list of the surgeons who are able to offer resurfacing at activejoints.com There's 2 groups doing the trials; one for the Conserve Plus by Med Tech; and the other for the Cormet 2000 by Corin Med Tech. I am infinitely happy with my resurf from Dr Mont in Baltimore - my life has returned to a pain-free blur of activity... and the care given at Sinai Hospital is absolutely top-notch! The best advice I can give you is this: the possible insurance hassle is best left to your surgeon's office - do NOT contact your insurance provider yourself, because I guarantee they'll say they don't cover non-FDA-approved devices. Best wishes! Deb (40 y/o at the time) C+ 5-2-02 Dr Mont > I'm a 46year old male in need of a hip replacement and am searching for a surgeon > in the Boston area who is well versed on hip resurfacing. Can anyone help me? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2003 Report Share Posted January 25, 2003 --Seeing as nobody will answer your question, just keep babbling on about Europe, I'll tell you. If you can travel to Baltimore, you'll find Dr s at s Hopkins U and Drs Mont and Etienne at Sinai Hospital ext 8500. I travelled 550 miles by car from Michigan to have Dr Mont do mine. That was 13 months ago and been doing nothing but better ever since. There is also a Allan Inglis, Jr. MD 343 West 58th Street New York, NY 10019 Phone: . Drs Inglis and s are in the Cormet study and Drs Mont and Etienne are in the Conserve Plus study. I am 50 now and feel like I'm forty instead. Decided not to play anymore indoor soccer, but I did until 2 weeks ago. Some poor officiating and cheap tackles scared me off. I do ref again at the premier league level. Activities have resumed to what I was doing 5= years ago, all at the encouragement of Dr Mont, who says I just make him look better and better all the time. Give these surgeons a call and talk with their staffs, see who you like and ask them what the need from you to get the ball rolling. That's what I did. Good luck, Captain Amaze_O > I'm a 46year old male in need of a hip replacement and am searching for a surgeon > in the Boston area who is well versed on hip resurfacing. Can anyone help me? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2003 Report Share Posted January 25, 2003 --Seeing as nobody will answer your question, just keep babbling on about Europe, I'll tell you. If you can travel to Baltimore, you'll find Dr s at s Hopkins U and Drs Mont and Etienne at Sinai Hospital ext 8500. I travelled 550 miles by car from Michigan to have Dr Mont do mine. That was 13 months ago and been doing nothing but better ever since. There is also a Allan Inglis, Jr. MD 343 West 58th Street New York, NY 10019 Phone: . Drs Inglis and s are in the Cormet study and Drs Mont and Etienne are in the Conserve Plus study. I am 50 now and feel like I'm forty instead. Decided not to play anymore indoor soccer, but I did until 2 weeks ago. Some poor officiating and cheap tackles scared me off. I do ref again at the premier league level. Activities have resumed to what I was doing 5= years ago, all at the encouragement of Dr Mont, who says I just make him look better and better all the time. Give these surgeons a call and talk with their staffs, see who you like and ask them what the need from you to get the ball rolling. That's what I did. Good luck, Captain Amaze_O > I'm a 46year old male in need of a hip replacement and am searching for a surgeon > in the Boston area who is well versed on hip resurfacing. Can anyone help me? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2003 Report Share Posted January 25, 2003 --Seeing as nobody will answer your question, just keep babbling on about Europe, I'll tell you. If you can travel to Baltimore, you'll find Dr s at s Hopkins U and Drs Mont and Etienne at Sinai Hospital ext 8500. I travelled 550 miles by car from Michigan to have Dr Mont do mine. That was 13 months ago and been doing nothing but better ever since. There is also a Allan Inglis, Jr. MD 343 West 58th Street New York, NY 10019 Phone: . Drs Inglis and s are in the Cormet study and Drs Mont and Etienne are in the Conserve Plus study. I am 50 now and feel like I'm forty instead. Decided not to play anymore indoor soccer, but I did until 2 weeks ago. Some poor officiating and cheap tackles scared me off. I do ref again at the premier league level. Activities have resumed to what I was doing 5= years ago, all at the encouragement of Dr Mont, who says I just make him look better and better all the time. Give these surgeons a call and talk with their staffs, see who you like and ask them what the need from you to get the ball rolling. That's what I did. Good luck, Captain Amaze_O > I'm a 46year old male in need of a hip replacement and am searching for a surgeon > in the Boston area who is well versed on hip resurfacing. Can anyone help me? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Deb.......thank you for your reply! Was your surgery done 8 months ago? How long will the resurface last and is down hill skiing allowed? Re: hip resurface > Hi ! > > You can find a list of the surgeons who are able to offer > resurfacing at activejoints.com There's 2 groups doing the trials; > one for the Conserve Plus by Med Tech; and the other for the > Cormet 2000 by Corin Med Tech. > > I am infinitely happy with my resurf from Dr Mont in Baltimore - my > life has returned to a pain-free blur of activity... and the care > given at Sinai Hospital is absolutely top-notch! > > The best advice I can give you is this: the possible insurance > hassle is best left to your surgeon's office - do NOT contact your > insurance provider yourself, because I guarantee they'll say they > don't cover non-FDA-approved devices. > > Best wishes! Deb (40 y/o at the time) C+ 5-2-02 Dr Mont > > > > > I'm a 46year old male in need of a hip replacement and am > searching for a surgeon > > in the Boston area who is well versed on hip resurfacing. Can > anyone help me? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Deb.......thank you for your reply! Was your surgery done 8 months ago? How long will the resurface last and is down hill skiing allowed? Re: hip resurface > Hi ! > > You can find a list of the surgeons who are able to offer > resurfacing at activejoints.com There's 2 groups doing the trials; > one for the Conserve Plus by Med Tech; and the other for the > Cormet 2000 by Corin Med Tech. > > I am infinitely happy with my resurf from Dr Mont in Baltimore - my > life has returned to a pain-free blur of activity... and the care > given at Sinai Hospital is absolutely top-notch! > > The best advice I can give you is this: the possible insurance > hassle is best left to your surgeon's office - do NOT contact your > insurance provider yourself, because I guarantee they'll say they > don't cover non-FDA-approved devices. > > Best wishes! Deb (40 y/o at the time) C+ 5-2-02 Dr Mont > > > > > I'm a 46year old male in need of a hip replacement and am > searching for a surgeon > > in the Boston area who is well versed on hip resurfacing. Can > anyone help me? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Deb.......thank you for your reply! Was your surgery done 8 months ago? How long will the resurface last and is down hill skiing allowed? Re: hip resurface > Hi ! > > You can find a list of the surgeons who are able to offer > resurfacing at activejoints.com There's 2 groups doing the trials; > one for the Conserve Plus by Med Tech; and the other for the > Cormet 2000 by Corin Med Tech. > > I am infinitely happy with my resurf from Dr Mont in Baltimore - my > life has returned to a pain-free blur of activity... and the care > given at Sinai Hospital is absolutely top-notch! > > The best advice I can give you is this: the possible insurance > hassle is best left to your surgeon's office - do NOT contact your > insurance provider yourself, because I guarantee they'll say they > don't cover non-FDA-approved devices. > > Best wishes! Deb (40 y/o at the time) C+ 5-2-02 Dr Mont > > > > > I'm a 46year old male in need of a hip replacement and am > searching for a surgeon > > in the Boston area who is well versed on hip resurfacing. Can > anyone help me? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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