Surgeon in Albany, NY

[Paul]

I'm with Foolthecrowd.  I have to wait a year from starting T, but that's my insurance company's requirement.  As much as it stinks, its been 3 months already so a year will be nothing and if theyr going to cover it, I'm game for waiting.

[shean R]

So glad to hear he also does DI. (And takes insurance up front!) Hope all you guys are healing up and speedily!

Does Rockmore have required minimum time in therapy, or just a therapist letter, or what? I've heard that Melissa Johnson requires evidence of three months minimum of therapy. With more guys getting hormones through informed consent (no therapy requirements prior to starting T), that can be a barrier.

My insurance did not cover this so I covered it partially through my MFSA at work.  The cost for me was $6900 (DI) this included everything.  He did not have any minimum requirements that I am aware of, I have only been on T for three months and it wasn't an issue.  I did have to have a letter from my therapist just stating that she felt that I was ready for this surgery.

[fooledthecrowd]

I'm with Foolthecrowd.  I have to wait a year from starting T, but that's my insurance company's requirement.  As much as it stinks, its been 3 months already so a year will be nothing and if theyr going to cover it, I'm game for waiting.

Not sure what insurance you have, but if it's CDPHP, it's possible to get the surgery before their one year T requirement. My friend was only 6 months on T and he was still able to get top surgery. He had his therapist write a letter to CDPHP about it and they approved it. I can ask him for more info if you're interested.

[Paul]

Not sure what insurance you have, but if it's CDPHP, it's possible to get the surgery before their one year T requirement. My friend was only 6 months on T and he was still able to get top surgery. He had his therapist write a letter to CDPHP about it and they approved it. I can ask him for more info if you're interested.

Yes it's CDPHP.  My therapist mentioned that people have been able to get in sooner, however with my paid leave fron work, schedule wise (yes some of my work schedule is already booked through the beginning of next year) and a training I have to do for work the earliest I could do is April anyway so waiting the one more month for May isn't a big deal.  Thanks though!  I actually have an initial consultation with him on the 30th to get specifics ironed out; especially for work.  I'm SUPER excited!

[fooledthecrowd]

Yes it's CDPHP.  My therapist mentioned that people have been able to get in sooner, however with my paid leave fron work, schedule wise (yes some of my work schedule is already booked through the beginning of next year) and a training I have to do for work the earliest I could do is April anyway so waiting the one more month for May isn't a big deal.  Thanks though!  I actually have an initial consultation with him on the 30th to get specifics ironed out; especially for work.  I'm SUPER excited!

Ah, I see! He's a really nice guy. I'll be honest; when I first saw his picture on his website, I thought he kind of looked like he'd be one of those stuck up and not so nice doctors, but he's completely the opposite. I was happy to discover that. Good luck with your consult! My surgery is on Friday. I'm pretty excited over here as well.

[Paul]

Ah, I see! He's a really nice guy. I'll be honest; when I first saw his picture on his website, I thought he kind of looked like he'd be one of those stuck up and not so nice doctors, but he's completely the opposite. I was happy to discover that. Good luck with your consult! My surgery is on Friday. I'm pretty excited over here as well.

Awesome!  That DEFINITELY makes things easier.  And thanks!  Good luck with surgery!

[mm]

fooledthecrowd,  good luck to you on your Friday.  Let us know how you are doing during your recovery.

[fooledthecrowd]

fooledthecrowd,  good luck to you on your Friday.  Let us know how you are doing during your recovery.

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. I have to be there at 630 AM.

[MrTesto]

foolthecrowd - here's hoping your top job went really smoothly and you are snoozing!

[Paul]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. I have to be there at 630 AM.

Haha, I have to be at work at 7am everyday so that's not a biggie for me lol.

[Paul]

So glad to hear he also does DI. (And takes insurance up front!) Hope all you guys are healing up and speedily!

Does Rockmore have required minimum time in therapy, or just a therapist letter, or what? I've heard that Melissa Johnson requires evidence of three months minimum of therapy. With more guys getting hormones through informed consent (no therapy requirements prior to starting T), that can be a barrier.

I'm not sure about his requirements exactly.  When I met with him he just asked how long I had been presenting male and if I was on T yet and stuff like that.  I don't remember if he asked if I was in therapy or not.  He knew my insurance covered surgery though so our next bit was about the insurance requirements and that's what he was more worried about; me dotting my i's and crossing my t's so that I would be covered.  I would call him up and ask, or at least set up a consultation with him and ask.