Shorter wait for consult, defy or prime body?

[rhino5169]

Approx. wait times for both?

 

[CoastWatcher]

Approx. wait times for both?

Contact them and ask. They are both focused on customer service. What a concept - doctors who answer questions for patients! Good luck.

 

[Vince]

I agree with CW, you can call them. You have to wait a couple more weeks if you want Dr Saya, Defy does have other types of professionals to talk to. I use Jill RN.

 

[rhino5169]

10-4, just wanted to get an idea first of wait times from recent consults.
Trying to get my ducks in a row.

 

[Vince Carter]

Im not sure if new patients have to see Dr saya first. Anyone know...because I agree with Vince that Nurse Jill is top-notch if she's available.

 

[Dr Justin Saya MD]

New patients have to see myself or my PA for initial consult. We are currently working on approximately a 3-4 week wait for initial consults (once chart and all requirements are complete). My PA is doing very well and ramping up gradually to a full patient load. I have a new physician coming onboard and he will begin training under me next week as well, once appropriately trained - likely 6-8 weeks- he will also help cut down the current wait times. I'm sure PrimeBody likely has shorter waits depending on the location. Sometimes good things are worth waiting for ;-)

Best of luck!

 

[rhino5169]

Thanks for the info Dr.

 

[Vince Carter]

New patients have to see myself or my PA for initial consult. We are currently working on approximately a 3-4 week wait for initial consults (once chart and all requirements are complete). My PA is doing very well and ramping up gradually to a full patient load. I have a new physician coming onboard and he will begin training under me next week as well, once appropriately trained - likely 6-8 weeks- he will also help cut down the current wait times. I'm sure PrimeBody likely has shorter waits depending on the location. Sometimes good things are worth waiting for ;-)

Best of luck!

Dr Something that would help is to let poeple make their appts perhaps at the time they get their lab orders, or something where people could get in line, sooner, while they have thier labs done. I mean If I get my labs script today, I should be able to make my appt today for ~3 weeks out rather than having to wait to get lab results, and THEN make the appt. That could help most deal with the wait times.

 

[rhino5169]

Good point VC.
Another thing:
I have recent labwork but how will I know beforehand if it's what you'd like to see? I wouldnt want to make an appt then wait a few weeks and then be told I have to then get new labwork.
Is there a process in place to cut down on this?
Thx

 

[johndoesmith]

Good point VC.
Another thing:
I have recent labwork but how will I know beforehand if it's what you'd like to see? I wouldnt want to make an appt then wait a few weeks and then be told I have to then get new labwork.
Is there a process in place to cut down on this?
Thx

That's easy to do by calling them, the front desk staff knows what labs are needed for a consult, so send it in and call and ask.

 

[Vince Carter]

Good point VC.
Another thing:
I have recent labwork but how will I know beforehand if it's what you'd like to see? I wouldnt want to make an appt then wait a few weeks and then be told I have to then get new labwork.
Is there a process in place to cut down on this?
Thx

Likely before you an appt they will have reviewed the labs that you do have and either accept those in whole or in part. If there's something missign they require I would presume that they would order just those for you. What I do as an established patient is give them a list of what I want and then say "add in anything else you require" and I do it like that.

 

[rhino5169]

Got it....

 

[Dr Justin Saya MD]

Likely before you an appt they will have reviewed the labs that you do have and either accept those in whole or in part. If there's something missign they require I would presume that they would order just those for you. What I do as an established patient is give them a list of what I want and then say "add in anything else you require" and I do it like that.

This is correct.

 

[Dr Justin Saya MD]

Dr Something that would help is to let poeple make their appts perhaps at the time they get their lab orders, or something where people could get in line, sooner, while they have thier labs done. I mean If I get my labs script today, I should be able to make my appt today for ~3 weeks out rather than having to wait to get lab results, and THEN make the appt. That could help most deal with the wait times.

This is a good thought and indeed something that we have considered on multiple occasions (and I currently permit in certain situations or for longterm/veteran patients such as yourself Vince - you can let the staff know that I authorize you to do just that...and they'll subsequently confirm with me). The problem lies with the logistics with missing/incomplete labs or when patients end up not getting labs completed on time. Staff must then be very diligent about following up and often it creates last minute schedule changes, appointment cancellations, missed appointments/no shows, or patients paying for a consult without full labs available (thus paying for an inefficient consult). There are indeed pros/cons to both approaches.

Folks can also find encouragement in the fact that a new physician had been hired and will begin training under me next Wednesday. ETA to being operational and seeing patients is at least a month or two out however due to the rigorous and specialized training needed.

 

[Sean Mosher]

Depending on where you are located, we can get you an initial consult within 3-4 days.
PM me if you have any questions (PrimeBody)!