Needing help with Pulmonology

Does anyone here know of a Pulmonologist who may be covered by Aetna that does not have a waiting list 3 months long? The pulmonology clearance for surgery is all that's holding me back from submitting to Aetna. I'm just too anxious to wait. Any suggestions?

Go to the Aetna website where you can locate doctors. Do a search for specialists, if it's anything like UHC's website it will let you narrow it down to Pulmonologists specifically.... do a search for the area you want.... Call ever single one until you find an office that has an earlier appointment. All the pulmonologists I called (About 10 of them) had only about a 2 week wait for an appointment. Good Luck! Darlene

I went to a pulmanologist in Flagstaff. I was able to get an appt in a week or so. Let me know if you are interested in driving that far We live in Page, we drive a long way for just about everything Sally

HI Brenda! You might try out of town -- Dr. Jani -- in Prescott. I had about a week and a half wait to get in or less. His number is 928-632-1155. Sheryl

Brenda, First check with Aetna to see who you can see. I recommend AZ Pulmoonary Specialists in Scottsdale. They were booked but managed to get me in on a cancellation. Whoever you use explain that this is for your surgery and have your WLS surgeon's office follow up with a call. Your WLS surgeon's office might be able to name some docs who have worked with with them also. Good Luck and be persistant. Kathy