Question:
Im approved thru Tricare, but cannot find a Dr who isnt booked!

Tricare has been great, and fast. I only have insurance for 2 more months, but am approved. The problem is, all the local civilian Drs are booked for at least 2-4 months for even a consult, and the Army Drs are deployed! Please help with any advice you can give. I feel like giving up.    — missdjv B. (posted on May 3, 2003)

May 2, 2003
Keep hunting around - Last year when I first started looking, most doctors in my area (Philadelphia) had 6-9 month waiting lists for a consult. I found one (who ended up being my surgeon, and I am very pleased) - and I had my consult in about a month, and my surgery a few months later. Best of luck.
   — GPoynor

May 2, 2003
If you dont mind traveling my dr in Brunswick Georgia can get you in weeks...
   — Catherine B

May 3, 2003
Am I willing to travel?! You betcha! I would go to the North Pole if I found out Santa Claus was now a certified Doctor who does Bypass Surgery, accepts Tricare, and can meet the time requirement!.. Well, ok that was a bad joke, but yes I am definitely willing! I have researched this for the past two years, and am very sure this is the right thing for me. My family is 100% behind me as well..
   — missdjv B.

May 3, 2003
I know California is a long way from home for you, but I also have Tricare and I'm sure my surgeon's office would work with you given your time constraint. If you're interested in his name/number in Southern California, let me know. Postop 1 month down 29 pounds.
   — Vicki S.

May 3, 2003
I live in Pensacola, FL., just about 8 hours from where you are at and my consult was scheduled within 2 weeks.
   — jenniemminor