[zookester]

Hello all,

Does anyone have experience with finding a new doctor to monitor their SCS after it was implanted by another physician? I feel duped. My SCS is working great as I go into my 6th day post op but, I just learned that my surgeon will be leaving the UW, Seattle and heading to Canada in September. I feel duped in that I was not given this crucial piece of information prior to receiving the implant and wonder if another physician will not be as eager to accept and continue care/monitoring since they were not the one who received $$ for placing it. I've read on this board that doctors receive some type of a bonus from the manufacturer for placing these and if that is true then I think it would make finding another doctor difficult.. so sad.

I thought another physician from the same practice would take over my care but, I then learned they are referring all patients to another hospital out side of our University. I am worried, angry and utterly frustrated as many of you can imagine. What irks me the most is that I consulted with 3 physicians and ultimately chose this particular doctor because of his expertise and the high regard another physician offered. I would have NEVER went with this doctor if this information would have been given to me. Ugh...

If anyone has any words of wisdom or has been through something similar please, please share.

Wishing everyone the best day possible!

Thanks in advance,
Tessa