[midtra52]

I sent my records to a TOS surgeon and my doctor sent a referral as well two weeks ago. I'm wondering how long does it usually take for these guys to look at the records so that they will schedule you?

[Eight]

Originally Posted by midtra52

I sent my records to a TOS surgeon and my doctor sent a referral as well two weeks ago. I'm wondering how long does it usually take for these guys to look at the records so that they will schedule you?

I would call the TOS surgeon's office to make sure they got the referral and schedule the appointment. It could easily be 6 weeks to 4 months out from when you schedule the appointment from when the appointment will occur.

[midtra52]

Originally Posted by Eight

I would call the TOS surgeon's office to make sure they got the referral and schedule the appointment. It could easily be 6 weeks to 4 months out from when you schedule the appointment from when the appointment will occur.

That's what I tried to do but they tell me they have to have the doctor review the records first then they will call me. But that never seems to happen.

[Jomar]

Is it one of the top TOS surgeons?

Seems like the office could give you a rough idea of how long it might be...
Did they double check to make sure your records arrived?
You might be able to leave a msg for the dr , just as a reminder that you sent records and are waiting to hear about a follow up visit after he reviews them..

I know my parents had 2 doctors taking vacations recently..so that might be a reason.

[midtra52]

Originally Posted by Jo*mar

Is it one of the top TOS surgeons?

Seems like the office could give you a rough idea of how long it might be...
Did they double check to make sure your records arrived?
You might be able to leave a msg for the dr , just as a reminder that you sent records and are waiting to hear about a follow up visit after he reviews them..

I know my parents had 2 doctors taking vacations recently..so that might be a reason.

It's Dr. Thompson's office in St. Louis. It seems I'm the perfect patient for what he does since I have a chronic occlusion of the subclavian vein. But two weeks later and they still won't give me an appointment.