Arleen
06-13-2003, 01:06 AM
Hi:
Your name came up in a search of Dr. Sigesmund on this board. In your posting of May 26, you mention having an appointment with him. Did you ever see him? What did you think? I don't know if you're a regular board member, but I hope you'll reply.
Thanks,
Arleen
Your name came up in a search of Dr. Sigesmund on this board. In your posting of May 26, you mention having an appointment with him. Did you ever see him? What did you think? I don't know if you're a regular board member, but I hope you'll reply.
Thanks,
Arleen
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Arleen
06-13-2003, 06:15 PM
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wadexyz
06-22-2003, 01:56 PM
Hi Arleen,
Sorry, I haven't checked the board for awhile. I ended up cancelling my appt. with Dr. Sigesmund because I have no insurance and got the feeling I'd be into it for a couple of grand and not even knowing if it would work.
I read your posts of your experiences with the doctor, and I'm not surprised. I actually live within walking distance of his office, so I wandered in there one day looking to ask some general questions to the receptionist, like, do I need a referal, etc? The doctor happened to be up front, but I addressed the receptionist. Well, I almost got attacked by the receptionist and the doctor at the same time. They didn't seem to like the fact I just walked in there, and were very suspicious for some reason.
The doctor told me he had no time to talk as he was very busy (but I just wanted to talk to the receptionist!). He wanted to know how I got his name. I told him I got it from the Ontario Dental Association and he didn't seem to believe it. I finally said, "Ok sorry, I'll call back if I want an appointment", and went to leave. All the sudden they both got really nice and got me to make an appt. right there on the spot. When I told the recpetionist I had no insurance, she snapped off an answer in fraction of a second, "Don't worry, well break it up into payments".
Even when I went to cancel it a few days later on the phone, the receptionist acted oddly because I didn't want to reschedule. The whole setup seemed very unprofessional in my opinion.
Like you, I like to know what the probable treatment plans are in advance (w/ costs). It's really bad if he's not explaining things to you. Right now, I'm taking anti-inflammitories (Naproxin) from my MD and hoping the problem subsides. I have to go see my regular dentist and I'm going to get his opinion. I may eventually go back if I get desparate, but if I do, I just might drive out to London to see the other guy or investigate other therapies first.
Regards,
Wade.
Sorry, I haven't checked the board for awhile. I ended up cancelling my appt. with Dr. Sigesmund because I have no insurance and got the feeling I'd be into it for a couple of grand and not even knowing if it would work.
I read your posts of your experiences with the doctor, and I'm not surprised. I actually live within walking distance of his office, so I wandered in there one day looking to ask some general questions to the receptionist, like, do I need a referal, etc? The doctor happened to be up front, but I addressed the receptionist. Well, I almost got attacked by the receptionist and the doctor at the same time. They didn't seem to like the fact I just walked in there, and were very suspicious for some reason.
The doctor told me he had no time to talk as he was very busy (but I just wanted to talk to the receptionist!). He wanted to know how I got his name. I told him I got it from the Ontario Dental Association and he didn't seem to believe it. I finally said, "Ok sorry, I'll call back if I want an appointment", and went to leave. All the sudden they both got really nice and got me to make an appt. right there on the spot. When I told the recpetionist I had no insurance, she snapped off an answer in fraction of a second, "Don't worry, well break it up into payments".
Even when I went to cancel it a few days later on the phone, the receptionist acted oddly because I didn't want to reschedule. The whole setup seemed very unprofessional in my opinion.
Like you, I like to know what the probable treatment plans are in advance (w/ costs). It's really bad if he's not explaining things to you. Right now, I'm taking anti-inflammitories (Naproxin) from my MD and hoping the problem subsides. I have to go see my regular dentist and I'm going to get his opinion. I may eventually go back if I get desparate, but if I do, I just might drive out to London to see the other guy or investigate other therapies first.
Regards,
Wade.
Arleen
06-22-2003, 02:19 PM
Hi Wade:
Even though I had an "unusual" couple of appointments, I'm still surprised that you ran into so much resistence trying to get information. I guess I shouldn't be, because I ran into some very odd behaviour when I said I'd decided against having impressions made at my second appointment. How are you feeling?
I've got an appointment on Tuesday in Barrie with a neuromuscular dentist. I'll post about in after my appointment.
Take care,
Arleen
Even though I had an "unusual" couple of appointments, I'm still surprised that you ran into so much resistence trying to get information. I guess I shouldn't be, because I ran into some very odd behaviour when I said I'd decided against having impressions made at my second appointment. How are you feeling?
I've got an appointment on Tuesday in Barrie with a neuromuscular dentist. I'll post about in after my appointment.
Take care,
Arleen