I am new to this forum, but am needing some advice on surgeon and hospital selection. My daughter's surgeon has recommended surgery; however, I have not gotten a second opinion yet.
Did you get a second opinion and how important was that to you?
My husband also downloaded a Hospital Rating Report and we noticed that although we like our daughter's doctor well enough, the hospital where he performs his surgeries is a community hospital rated with a "poor" rating in orthodpedic procedures.
Given that we live in the Maryland area, I am now trying to get a second opinion from Dr Sponseller at Johns Hopkins, as I have seen a number of positive references to him in these message boards.
Please advise of your experience and/or recommendations. My daughter's surgery is presently scheduled with her existing physician on June 28 and she has already donated 2 units of blood, etc.
Thanks.
Did you get a second opinion and how important was that to you?
My husband also downloaded a Hospital Rating Report and we noticed that although we like our daughter's doctor well enough, the hospital where he performs his surgeries is a community hospital rated with a "poor" rating in orthodpedic procedures.
Given that we live in the Maryland area, I am now trying to get a second opinion from Dr Sponseller at Johns Hopkins, as I have seen a number of positive references to him in these message boards.
Please advise of your experience and/or recommendations. My daughter's surgery is presently scheduled with her existing physician on June 28 and she has already donated 2 units of blood, etc.
Thanks.
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