Finally got my referral

[ktaylor8899]

So I got a call from UCSF (CA, 🇺🇸) I was referred to Dr Xiaoming Jia. He is a Neuroimmunologist and specializes in MS. Has anyone heard of him, or sees him in San Francisco area ? My appointment is November 6th and they said Doctor wants me to bring my actual MRI pictures, he has the reports but wants to SEE what they’re talking about. So- I have to track down my MRIs from my stay in the hospital a few months ago, should be fun. 🙄

[greaterexp]

I know nothing about him, but I wish you well with your appointment.

I’ve started automatically getting a copy of the disk after my MRIs. I can get one for free for me to keep.

[kycmary]

Just call that hospital & ask for a copy for the Dr. They are after all yours.

[ktaylor8899 in reply to kycmary]

I hope it’s that easy! Lol I was so medicated and just mentally Numb after two weeks in the hospital I didn’t even think to ask for them at the time

[anaishunter]

@ktaylor8899 - he is listed in the same group of ms specialists that I see (multiplesclerosis.ucsf.edu/.... They've been incredibly good to me on all fronts- care, communication, dealing with the insurance and more.

As my general neurologist said: "You have to be patient with them because they're a teaching hospital".

Getting a copy of MRIs should be easy. Call the service you got it done at and they will prepare it for you. It may take 48 hours though.

[ktaylor8899 in reply to anaishunter]

That is great to hear!

[erash]

Hope your appt goes well 🌈

[bxrmom]

Hope your appt goes well. To get copies of your MRI just call where you had it done and tell them you need copies/disc of your MRI. Depending on where you had it done it could take a day or two. Keep us updated when you can.

Jessie

[OKgal]

Good luck! The only thing I will add about picking up your MRI’s is make sure you have the correct images before leaving. I’ve made requests for...say brain/c-spine 2016...I look and have brain 2015/mammogram 2014 discs. Sheesh! 🙄🙄🙄

[Juliew19673]

How exciting for you!

[kdali]

You just go to medical records and fill out the date and test you want on a form, and they give you a disc, it takes a few minutes to burn the CD...or a while if they are backed up that day. Finding medical records in the hospital is a chore, but they are usually located in the basement. Call ahead to find out what floor it’s on and how long your wait will be.

[ktaylor8899 in reply to kdali]

Thanks!

[lbenmaor]

I hope your appointment goes well. Keep us posted.

Leslie

[Kitsey]

So glad you got the referral and the appointment. I wish you the very best when you meet with the doctor. Please let us know how it goes.