How much to see US doctor?
#150314 - 02/15/05 10:43 AM
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Vicam
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Hey Guys,
I have no idea if someone will be able to answer this for me, but I'm wondering if someone could ballpark for me how much it would cost to go to a walk-in or something similar in the US to see a doctor to obtain a prescription? Long story short, I need a prescription for a drug that's only available in the US, and my drug company will pay and everything, but US pharmacies won't fill a prescription written by a Canadian doctor, so I actually have to get a US doctor to write it for me. Any ideas?
Kelly
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I bet you are looking at $80.00 minimum! You may want to call and few different clinics and ask there office visit price because it can very greatly!! Some dr's wont write scripts without running a bunch of tests but if you brought your records with you that may make it cheaper!
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I agree it's about $80, plus tests. Most doctors will want to run their *own* tests, even if you have paperwork.
~nelly~
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I'd call and speak to the clinic in advance.. are you looking at coming over at windsor/detroit??? or somewhere else? we're about an hours drive, but I have coworkers who live near detroit and can check to see if any of them know anyone or have a recomendation on a place to have it done.
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#150489 - 02/15/05 04:16 PM
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Vicam
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Hey,
I'd probably rather go to Port Huron as it's closer to me (I'd be coming from Sarnia). Do you know anyone in that area? Would I just go to a walk-in likely or a hospital? This sucks that it has to be so difficult 
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Script Writing
#150491 - 02/15/05 04:17 PM
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Vicam
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Hey,
For you guys who said that a lot of docs won't write sripts without doing tests, do you think would be the case for an anti-depressant? Because there really aren't any "tests" you can do for that?
Kelly
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Re: Script Writing
#150492 - 02/15/05 04:19 PM
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Nelly
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Most general docs won't write scripts for ADs. Your doc would give you a referral for a specialist (psychaitrist) who'd write you that Rx.
~nelly~
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I have a co worker who commutes from out there.. I'll ask her tomorrow..
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Re: Vicam
#150751 - 02/16/05 10:06 AM
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michele
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I wouldn't go to a hospital, it will cost a LOT more money. If you are looking for AD's you will probbaly have better luck at a general practioners office or even an internist. Most walk in style clinics won't give Rx's for things like that. They do mostly sprained ankles, colds and flu, sinus infections that kinda thing.
I don't know anything about Port Huron, I've only been there a couple of times. Maybe if you call the chamber of Commerce there, they could give you some info. I see a really great internist, she is in southfield, which is metro detroit. Its probably a good hour from the Port Huron bridge but I'd be happy to give you her number.
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Michele
#150840 - 02/16/05 01:42 PM
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Vicam
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Thanks for the tip! Do most US doctors take new patients without a problem? That's why I figured I'd have to go to a walk-in, over here it can take 3 years before you will get a GP or internist to see you I'd rather stay in the Port Huron area, just because I'm going alone and that's the only area I'm remotely familiar with, and I'd probably not feel very comfortable being in Detroit. However, I may change my mind if I don't have any luck finding some in Port Huron 
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Re: Michele
#150845 - 02/16/05 01:50 PM
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michele
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I think most dr's DO take new patients and depending on the office you should be able to get in within a couple of weeks. Maybe even sooner if your schedule is flexible!!
The area where my dr is at is not Detroit at all!! Its really a nice area and relatively easy to get to. There wouldn't be any problem with you going there alone at all! Its only about 10 minutes from my house! I see a women dr, she treats my IBS, my depression, my anxiety, pretty much everything. She is very nice, she actually LISTENS and really seems to care.
Maybe if you call the hospital in Port Huron, they might be able to refer you to a dr. I know the hospital by my house, Beaumont, has a referel system. You call in and talk to a person and tell them what you need and they will find a dr for you in your area. They will give you the dr's background and phone number!! Its worth a try!
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Re: Michele
#150852 - 02/16/05 02:10 PM
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Vicam
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Hey Michele,
Oops, for some reason I thought you said that your doc was in Detroit. That might actually work then, I just didn't want to be driving around downtown detroit trying to figure that out. It'll still be a little ways off before I can go, but I may contact you for her info
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#150854 - 02/16/05 02:14 PM
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khyricat
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I emailed my friend- she wasn't at work today and I'm off till Tues, but hopefully she'll answer soon.
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Re: Michele
#150857 - 02/16/05 02:23 PM
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michele
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I think I said something about metro detroit, thats probably where you got it from! I don't like going into detroit either, especially by myself!! There area where she is, is very nice!! If you go, you'll drive right by my favorite bead store!! Email me anytime if you want her info! 
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