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Need to speak with Dr. Bertagnoli lumbar or cervical patient in person

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    Default Need to speak with Dr. Bertagnoli lumbar or cervical patient in person

    As a condition to continue negotiations with my insurance, they want me to speak to a few patients that have "been there, done that" with regards to Dr. Bertagnoli, Germany, ADR (cervical and/or lumbar) and/or TSMS lumbar. I have spoken with a 5+ year multiple cervical patient and need to speak to at least one more patient. I need to have a phone conversation before 1/10/12 so that I can go meet with insurance again. If you are willing to talk to me (on the phone) please email me your number and a good time to contact you.

    Thanks in advance,
    Larry
    Tarlov cyst S2 nerve root
    Mod. and greater foraminal stenosis and spondylosis L5/S1
    Mild thinning, broad buldge, mild foraminal stenosis L4/5
    Post XLIF L3/4, 2009
    Mod. thinning, mod. bulge T12/1
    Multiple herniations T7-10, old compression fracture T8
    Mod. ostephyte complex, herniation, mod. canal narrowing w/mass effect, mod. to sev. foraminal encroachment C5-7
    Mod. to severe foraminal encroachment, mild canal narrowing, osteophyte complex and facet osteophytes C3-5

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    Default Re: Need to speak with Dr. Bertagnoli lumbar or cervical patient in person

    Still in need of speaking with someone. Had to postpone meeting with insurance company. Please help, need to keep "the ball rolling".

    Larry
    Tarlov cyst S2 nerve root
    Mod. and greater foraminal stenosis and spondylosis L5/S1
    Mild thinning, broad buldge, mild foraminal stenosis L4/5
    Post XLIF L3/4, 2009
    Mod. thinning, mod. bulge T12/1
    Multiple herniations T7-10, old compression fracture T8
    Mod. ostephyte complex, herniation, mod. canal narrowing w/mass effect, mod. to sev. foraminal encroachment C5-7
    Mod. to severe foraminal encroachment, mild canal narrowing, osteophyte complex and facet osteophytes C3-5

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    Larry,

    Send me your contact information via Private Message...maybe we could talk this weekend.

    -Justin

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    Default Re: Need to speak with Dr. Bertagnoli lumbar or cervical patient in person

    Thank you Justin and KenG for being willing to talk to me. Justin I just sent you my contact info. Will have enough info to go to meeting. Thanks again.
    Tarlov cyst S2 nerve root
    Mod. and greater foraminal stenosis and spondylosis L5/S1
    Mild thinning, broad buldge, mild foraminal stenosis L4/5
    Post XLIF L3/4, 2009
    Mod. thinning, mod. bulge T12/1
    Multiple herniations T7-10, old compression fracture T8
    Mod. ostephyte complex, herniation, mod. canal narrowing w/mass effect, mod. to sev. foraminal encroachment C5-7
    Mod. to severe foraminal encroachment, mild canal narrowing, osteophyte complex and facet osteophytes C3-5

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