I have a dilema and need some opinions. I'd appreciate any advice. Let me explain a few things first. I have emailed pictures of my hand to Dr. Pess and after looking at them he responded by saying that although the type of DC I have is one of the more difficult to do NA treatment on, he felt NA would give me considerable relief. Not straightening it completely out mind you, but make it considerably better than what it is.

Since I'm self-employeed and self-pay, insurance is not an issue. Of the doctors that perform NA treatment, the 2 that are closest to me are Dr. Pess of Eatontown, NJ and Dr. Spacek of Montreal, Canada.

Dr. Pess office informed me the procedure would be $700.00

My understanding is Dr. Spacek cost is a $100.00 office cost and $155.00 per finger. I just have DC on my left pinky finger. So the cost I assume would be $255.00.

As you can see that is a $445.00 difference. Here's my dilema.

1)
I've not really heard much about Dr. Spacek. So I'm a little worried about the "you get what you pay for" thing.
Of all the doctors I've checked, most are in Dr. Pess's range of $700-$800. Dr. Spacek is only $255, but she's in Canada and maybe that accounts for the lower cost.

2)
I've heard that some Canadian doctors won't even treat US citizens. I know they probably would not accept US medical insurance, but not treat? Has anybody heard of this.

**** So;
(IF) Dr. Spacek would treat me and (IF) the price is $255.00 would you go ahead and go to Dr. Spacek in Canada and save the $445.00 -OR- would you not take the chance and just go to Dr. Pess and pay the $700.00.

Of course my health is worth more than $455.00, but that is a lot of money to me and if Dr. Spacek is qualified? In case your wondering, I'd be driving and the difference is 7 1/2 hrs to Dr. Pess and 8 1/2 to Dr. Spacek.

Any advice? does anybody know about Dr. Spacek or if Canadian doctors accept US patients? I tried to call her, but it was a Fax number. I think I have her real number 514-340-2770.

At this level of financial difference, the basis of your decision should be the qualifications and experience of the doctors, not the dollar amount. As Dr. Eaton was my doctor, I do not have information on these two physicians, but with some digging you shold be able to make an informed decision.

Steve

Steve is absolutely right. That's why I flew across the country in February to go with the doctor who had already done 800 NA procedures. I could have had NA done in California and I may choose to in the future, but at that point in time I'm glad I went with the most experienced doctor.

Harry,

There is info about Dr. Spacek and her fees in this thread. I have been away for a while so I didn't spot it.

Frances

Ooops..... that last post by 'Marjorie' was by me and meant for Marjorie. Sorry about that.