SIBO is $200 extra.No, they are not. None of my follow up visits have been near $800.
I'm guessing the $800 is including testing (SIBO is close to $200 and that is one that is often given during 1st/2nd visit) of some sort.
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SIBO is $200 extra.No, they are not. None of my follow up visits have been near $800.
I'm guessing the $800 is including testing (SIBO is close to $200 and that is one that is often given during 1st/2nd visit) of some sort.
Thank you. Yes, I saw the later post (I forget which poster) confirming the first 2 visits not including any testing is now $800. Things have gone up. Again, IMO, it is worth it if one can swing it.SIBO is $200 extra.
I emailed the Center and received the following response:Does anyone know if this practice offers Skype consults for international patients?
"Initial appointment is always in person. Follow-up appointments can be done via phone consult. Our doctors do not use Skype."
Sorry to be late to the party, I just caught up with this thread. I was referred to Montoya's clinic in October 2016 and finally got a call a month ago offering me an appointment for May, 2019! If they're that busy, you'd think they'd bring on more staff... And, from the info posted by the patients there, it seems to be cookie cutter medicine thats a fraction of what Center for Complex Diseases offers.Thanks for your comprehensive response. I hadn't thought about the fact that actually Sutter Health sucks, so even with the same doctor the care would be different. I am feeling more comfortable paying thousands out of pocket after hearing from you all.
I'm so sorry! I hope that someone on PR may have a good doc in Australia, near you.Thanks @Forçe e Honra and @Gingergrrl - I wish we had equivalent doctors in Australia. There’s just no way I could travel that far now. Ironic, seeing as I was living in the States when I first got sick
Thanks for this informative post. I am now totally convinced that I should see Dr. K. I have an appointment for Sept and I am really hoping that he can help. I am becoming steadily more disabled though now I am really trying to cut back on any exertion. I just invited some friends to come over and cook me dinner. I will try to just sit back and enjoy the company and not exert myself at all.
I just got another SIBO test kit and it cost me $240, fyi.
No, sorry I did not order it online. Dr. Kaufman's office ordered it for me, it will be mailed to me, I will do the test, then mail it to the lab. I did the same thing about a year ago.did you order it online? where?
@Forçe e Honra Thank you so much for going into those details for me, sharing your experience and what you have learned. It is very helpful to me, and reassuring, because I can know what is taking place and how to deal with it. You have been battle tested, learned what to do and are willing to help another patient. Thank you again for giving me this help as I know you have very limited energy.
I like sharing and helping too. That is what makes these forums like a good neighborhood!