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How do I know Dr. Mahootchi is a qualified crystalens implant surgeon?
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Dr. Mahootchi has been implanting the Crystalens since 2004. He is listed as such on the Crystalens website: www.crystalens.com. All surgeons who are implanting the crystalens have gone through a comprehensive training and evaluation course. Typicall
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What if a required vaccine is not immediately available through a civil surgeon?
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A civil surgeon is a doctor that provides the immigrant medical screening exam to immigrant applicants in the United States who seek to adjust their visa status. If a vaccine is not available, the civil surgeon should refer the applicant to a place w
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Can I see the surgeon to discuss suitability for surgery and the expected outcome?
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Yes, before your surgery a full assessment of your eyes will be done and the outcome will be simulated to you. All your questions will then be answered.
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Is any members here on the forum a Tree Surgeon ?
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Eucalyptus Tree's, 1) How tall do they grow, 2)How deep do there roots go down, 3)And Eucalyptus's tree growing on solid chalk about 16-24inches down, 4)Do they blow over real easy in high winds, If your wondering why I ask, I live in a mobile home,
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Excellent results are the number one reason when looking for the best surgeon, but where do I start?
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There are over 100 plastic surgeons in Houston, Texas but not all have the same qualifications. Top plastic surgeons are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS-www.plasticsurgery.org ), members of the American Society of Plastic Sur
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What are the common problems of the elderly for which an ENT surgeon should be consulted?
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The common ENT related problems are: Hearing impaiment Ringing noise in the ears Unsteadiness Nasal Bleeding Change of voice
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Can extensive endometriosis be adequately treated at laparotomy?
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Treatment options for pain or infertility secondary to cul-de-sac obliteration include ovarian suppression therapy with danazol or gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist, or surgery. For present infertility or the preservation of fertility, reconstru
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How does one become a Paediatric Surgeon / Hemo-Oncologist?
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Peds surgeon = General Surgery residency + Peds surgery fellowship. Peds subspecialty surgeon = Subspecialty surgery residency + Peds fellowship (ie. Urology residency + Peds Uro fellowship = Peds urologist) or Ophthalmology residency + Peds Ophtho f
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what treatment will i need for my bladder cancer?
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A | The treatment of your bladder cancer will be discussed with you once the staging investigations are complete. The treatment plan is made on an individual basis once all the risks and benefits have been discussed with you. There are many treatment
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What has been the traditional way to treat scoliosis in kids?
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Dr. Flood: Traditionally, we monitor the children until they get to about 25 to 30 degrees and if they have significant growth remaining and have a risk for progression, then we would brace that child. For children who continue to progress despite be
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