How long to get scheduled with TOS surgeons?

midtra52 · 07-24-2015, 03:47 PM

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 · 07-25-2015, 11:15 AM

Quote:

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 · 07-25-2015, 11:36 AM

Quote:

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 · 07-25-2015, 11:51 AM

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 · 07-25-2015, 04:22 PM

Quote:

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.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Stanford TOS Surgeons	Anne4tos	Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	2	10-04-2010 10:44 PM
So-Cal Surgeons	o2bponca	Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	12	12-18-2008 03:03 AM
So Cal Surgeons	johannakat	Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	4	01-28-2007 02:16 PM

Site Navigation

NeuroTalk Online Support Groups

How long to get scheduled with TOS surgeons?

NeuroTalk Forums