ANA Discussion Forum
Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: ReneeK on September 09, 2010, 09:12:06 am
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I am recently diagnosed 9/3/10 1.1 X 0.7 confirmed by MRI. Significant hearing loss in left ear (60%) at time of hearing test and buzzing and ringing :o. I was not impressed with th ENT I saw through my primary medical group. So after reading alot of post from you I have chosen to get an outside referral to the house ear clinic. i am lucky because I live about 1 hour from LA. I know it will be a fight with the insurance company, but I have my gloves on :D. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm 40, so I don't want to wait even though these tend to be slow growing.
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Hi Renee & Welcome!
So glad you can go to HEI since it's in your own backyard! I don't have any advice - just wanted to welcome you!
K ;D
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Hi ReneeK and welcome to the forum! It sounds like you are on the right track to check with HEI. If you choose to go there for treatment, check with their insurance department about jumping through the right hoops to get approval. I went "out of network" for my AN surgery and my neurosurgeon's office staff did the entire process of getting approval so it was painless for me.
Let us know how you are doing.
Best thoughts. Clarice
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Hi, Renee - and welcome to the ANA discussion forums. No real advice - just an affirmation that seeking out the doctors at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles is a wise move. They should be a big help with your insurer, too. They aren't the only facility in the U.S. that performs quality AN removal surgery but had I lived in California when I was diagnosed I would have went there for my surgery. I wish you well - and please keep us informed about your progress. Thanks.
Jim
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Hi Renee,
I'm glad you found the forum, but so sorry you had to! I live in the LA area and had surgery at House 2 years ago. I agree with everyone that you should definitely have a consultation at House since you are so close by. And it's true that they are very experienced in dealing with the insurance companies.
I also sent you a PM with more info.
Welcome and please keep us updated!
Nancy