Free Assessment Of MRI Scans

[Derek]

My recent initial query from the UK re proposed surgery with an organisation in the States was met with a request for $600 for a prelim telephone discussion (consultation?) albeit I had originally asked what the total cost of the op would be and was not given that requisite info.

I have read many posts where mention is made of a free assessment of MRI scans at HEI but have never read of any feedback from anyone who has taken advantage of the offer.

I would be interested to hear of responses from anyone who has had the free assessment with any relevant comment.

Regards

Derek

[Joef]

Yep, Called .. and then sent the MRI, received a call a couple of days later .. talked to Dr. Brachmann called.. (not just the nurse!) .. and talked again about 3 times I think, emails sent about BAHA, and made the appointment to have surgery done at HEC ... I did give him the Insurance info on the first call .. but only because I had questions about if they would accept it  ...(and they did!)

[tony]

Strange I went down this path a few years ago - UK to the states
I got free MRI interpretation from Noren, House Ear and I think Hopkins as well
You need the electronic copy of the scans to be able to do it
I used the same approach when booking either NHS or private appts in the
UK - it helped to focus the staff - that I was serious
Best regards
Tony

[Joef]

I had films (look like large film negatives) and Feb-Ex them ...

[BevM]

I sent a CD of my MRI by Fed Ex.  The phone call from Dr. Slattery at House Ear Clinic took about a week so don;t get discouraged if they don';t call within 24 hrs. as advertised.

Bev

[Derek]

Many thanks for your individual responses.

 The US organisation which I have been in contact with has quoted me $86,300 for their treatment option which involves endoscopic surgery. My medical insurance does not cover treatment outside of the UK so I will not be progressing my treatment options Stateside.

Within the UK the average cost of removal of an AN via microsurgery is approx £12,000 and £14,000 for GK treatment...not sure how that converts into US dollars but it appears that AN treatment is vastly cheaper this side of the Atlantic.

Regards

Derek

[Joef]

try:  http://www.xe.com/ucc/

14,000.00 GBP United Kingdom Pounds  = 26,266.81 USD United States Dollars 
1 GBP = 1.87620 USD   1 USD = 0.532992 GBP 

[Derek]

Many thanks Joef for the info on that very useful website.

Regards

Derek