I was referred to Dr. Chung my a pulmonologist who does not do surgery in case that was a determination made. I called for an appointmenrt and it was quickly made. The person I spoke with said there were a number of forms to fill out and I asked if they could be emailed to me. They were and I filled them out and had them ready for when I arrived instead of balancing a clipboard while holding an insurance card, et. al. I don't know why we're still killing trees for these medical practice forms, but this was a bonus for me!
When I arrived yesterday, I simply had to check over the information on one paper, sign it, and then have a seat. I was early. In a very short time, I was called by his medical assistant who took all the vitals. I was then shown to a waiting room with a welcome sign for me. Nice touch.
In a very short time, Dr. Chung came in and we spoke about why I was there. We left the exam room and went to his office where he showed me the PET scan from the disc I had brought with me. He told me I had 4 options from doing nothing to the most aggressive. We both settled on the second option--a CT scan in 6 months--recommended by the radiologist and by Dr. Google. We can see if anything changes during that time and then decide what option is best.
Before leaving, Dr. Chung gave me his business card and circled his cell phone number telling me if I woke in a cold sweat some morning and decided I needed to do one of the other options, call him on his cell. The first time that ever happened.
I got the paperwork I'll need in November and the office will contact me to help arrange the CT scan. I was on my way to the elevator within 20 minutes of my scheduled time.
This is the first physician I've ever given a 5 star rating and it's well deserved. On time appointment (and I know that can't always happen), very pleasant staff, a highly recommended physician by two others, with great knowledge and experience. If it happens that he has to be Edward Scissorhands sometime in the future, I know I'll be in good hands, so to speak! read more