[Anne189]

Originally Posted by Cynlite

Anne, I'm sorry you are struggling. I'm still trying to figure out this puzzle too. I have found zero surgeons in my state also and I know how frustrating that is after trying so hard to find them. I too am a cervical patient but, most likely two levels since one of my levels autofused

I just finished reading all the cervical posts in the Post Surgical Forum. The only surgeon in PA that I found was Dr. Winer. The member's name is Marc in PA if you want to search for his story.

Do you have health insurance that will cover you out of state?

There are successful stories for 3 and 4 level cervical patients. I've read them so there is hope.

Is the German Doctor Bertagnoli?

Dr. Bierstedt in Germany charges $34.5 thousand euro for a three level.

Hi Cynlite,

Thank you for your quick response! Yes I have read successful 4 level ADR stories but also some horror stories. It all depends on your health & biology, your surgeons skills and your recovery care. Anyone of those things I think could bring a very drastically different outcome. It is so nerve wracking!!

Thank you for your advice about Marc in the Post Surgical Forum, I will look for it.

I currently have the only insurance in my state that would cover ADR, Aetna, but it is only good for Pennsylvania!

I feel like I've googled thousands of doctors and I have found some even on this forum that people have raved about and then when I google them I find terrible complaints about them! Everyone's experience is different and you don't know what all the variables are.

So sorry to hear that you are o this journey too. I'm grateful for your response. Many blessings to you!