Re: DAN doctors in general

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Hi ,I agree with a lot of what you are saying. Personally, I have never taken my son to a DAN doctor. I've been more than happy with the services of my mainstream pediatrician (Dr. Sirota) and neurologist (Dr. Torocsik). To: "sList " <sList > Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 2:39 AM Subject: Re: Re: was: (denise's list) Dr. Udell, now: DAN doctors in general

Maybe if these dan doctors lowered the fees they would get more clients. It's no wonder the insurance companies do not cover the majority of these physicians. Their fees are astronomical and many do not have the certification as specialized physicianas. Do Board Certified Allergists charge 250 to 500 dollars per visit for a general visit that does not include shots or skin testing??? Did these physicians go to a 4 year medical school and then a fellowship for an additional 3-4 years? Did these doctors take a licenced exam such as a Board Certified Allergist? Now lets look at a pediatric dentist who performs procedures. They spend alot of time on these patients and actually perform surgery for less than a dan doctor.

It's also ludicrous how a dan doctor can charge 250.00 a visit to just prescribe an antidepresent drug. Then they make you return quarterly for additional scripts. Even a board certified psychiatrist does not charge those fees once the patient has had a consultation, yet a board certified psychiatrist has gone through more training than most of these dan doctors. Unless these Dan doctors lower their fees and can show some substancial amount of certification as may of our specialists such as neurologists, psychiatrists, gastroenterologists, allergists, etc, the insurance companies are not going to cover these services. It is up to these doctors to lower their fees and offer competitive rates. There is also a lack of clinical data to support the treatments that these dan

doctors follow. To: sList Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 7:22 PM Subject: Re: was: (denise's list) Dr. Udell, now: DAN doctors in general

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My point was that because they prescribe unconventional treatments, it would be unrealistic if they became insurance providers because they can get in a lot of trouble. Many who were brought under scrutiny have had their license revoked. I guess I was trying to say this in a roundabout way that wouldn't get anyone in trouble. "Hypothetically", would insurance cover a doctor who is prescribing chelation, hbot, mb12 injections? How do they treat doctors who are openly against vaccinations? What happens when the spot light is on one who does? These are some serious questions with serious ramifications.

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> > I totally agree. This has to do with our disabled children - what better

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> > I disagree with you. I think this conversation couldn't be more

> > appropriate for this list serve. I have found out some wonderful and important

> > (such as fee structure) information about many DAN Dr.'s because of this

> > thread. I am NEVER a fan of censoring information that can only serve to assist

> > special needs caregivers in finding the right fit and the right solution

> > for their loved ones.

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> > Re: Dr Udell's fees?

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> > I quite frankly find this discussion inappropriate for the listserve. If

> > you want to talk about dr fees, e-mail each other privately. Dr. Udell (or

> > any or Dr) has the right to charge what they deem fair for their services. I

> > have taken a few friends and family members to Dr. Udell and he spends

> > TONS OF TIME! He is a B.C. Pediatrician, not something that you are likely to

> > find in the world of DAN! drs. Most have taken a few courses and go about

> > it. Dr. Udell researches everything fully and his experience of what is

> > safe, and what is not, is worth every penny.

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> > Shari Shine

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