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how do i go to an ENT and how much will it cost?

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how do i go to an ENT and how much will it cost?

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Currently turned 18 had bb for about 2 years now ditched 6 months of school or so becuase of it ruining my life im sick and tired of it its effecting my job and graduating late now and im saying f it ima get my tonsils removed this summer so i can get my life together once school starts again

How do i find a good ent who will listen?
How much does it cost to see an ENT if my insurance doesnt cover it which it doesnt.
I know tonsils are the source of my problem and i want it done fast i am willing to go to more then one ent if one doesnt agree to remove my tonsils.


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It depends where you live/ the healthcare system in your country. Since you're 18, I would suggest going to your family doctor who can refer you to an ENT specialist!? Or speaking with your parents to set it up for you...
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StillHoping wrote:It depends where you live/ the healthcare system in your country. Since you're 18, I would suggest going to your family doctor who can refer you to an ENT specialist!? Or speaking with your parents to set it up for you...
yeah ur right just called my Family health plan they told me i need a referall from my doctor which i been to many times at least 4 asking about my tonsils being sore and he gave me antibiotics each time ima go on monday and ask for a referral

normaly how long does a referal take and actully shecduling an appointment?
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Once again it depends on your location. I live in Alberta [Canada] which has a pretty good healthcare system - ie. its not as busy/overworked as the other provinces. I believe I had to wait for about 1 - 2 months after I got referred, for the very first visit with the ENT. And now that I am booked for the procedure, the wait is 6 - 8 months for the actual procedure to get done. The good part though is that Canadian healthcare is free, soo the entire procedure won't cost a penny!
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why go there when its most likely that they wont treat the problem permanently .
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gmx99 wrote:why go there when its most likely that they wont treat the problem permanently .
don't want to sound rude but how is taking a cold shower gonna help eliminate tonsil stones or maybe bad wisdom teeth?
Tonsillectomy - Check
Sinus CT Scan - All Clear - Check
Dentist Examination - "Gums very good" - Check
Endoscopy - Check - H Pylori Negative
Post nasal space cyst removed - Check
Wisdom Teeth Extraction - Check
Mouth Swab Clear - Check
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Re: how do i go to an ENT and how much will it cost?

Post by Jenny »

I just got my tonsils taken out this year. My insurance covered most of it. Without insurance, it would have cost me about $5,000 total. This includes consultation with the doctor and the actual surgery.

It depends on where you live as well. Some states cost more than others.

To find a good ENT google your city + ENTs and they will come up. I request reading reviews before picking one. There are websites like HealthGrade where patients rate the doctors.

I picked a great ENT, he agreed after our 1st consultation, and was even nice enough to book me for surgery the next week after I told him I was anxious and wanted to get it over it. He originally booked me for 3 weeks. Good luck.
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