Paper consult with Dr Gunson

[SJay]

Hi,

Has anyone else done the paper consult with Dr Gunson's office? I was wondering how in depth the assessment is, and how long it generally takes them to get back to their patients with regards to this kind of thing. If any of you have done it, please let me know about your experience. Thanks!

[DRIVVEN]

i had an in person consult not a paper consult.

[Vic]

Hi,

Has anyone else done the paper consult with Dr Gunson's office? I was wondering how in depth the assessment is, and how long it generally takes them to get back to their patients with regards to this kind of thing. If any of you have done it, please let me know about your experience. Thanks!

I've had a paper consult, but it's not actually with him. It's with his team who gather all your documents i.e x-rays, photo's then decide whether they can actually help you. Gunson then only see's you in person after

[SJay]

Thanks for your answers, but I've actually had the consultations and surgery now. But for anyone else who is interested, who lives in a different state/country, the paper consult is a good preliminary step, then you can fly out, re-do all the measurements and have the surgery whilst you're over there. That's what I did!

[Bobbit]

What do they charge for doing the preliminary  "paper"  consult ?

[SJay]

I don't recall the exact price, but I think it was around 250 USD. If you call Kimberly, at their office, she'll be able to tell you a lot more than I can.

[kjohnt]

Can anybody confirm the paper consultation is not analyzed by Dr. Gunson and instead his team?  I'd think this would be noted when speaking with the office staff?

Also, how much did your orthodontists charge for the necessary tooth models?

[marcus3415]

Tooth models are around $500 in northeast US

[PloskoPlus]

Tooth models are around $500 in northeast US

This can't be right - it must include some other services.  The models themselves are completely trivial to make.

[marcus3415]

My apologies meant to type $50.

[JimmyTheGent]

Thanks for your answers, but I've actually had the consultations and surgery now. But for anyone else who is interested, who lives in a different state/country, the paper consult is a good preliminary step, then you can fly out, re-do all the measurements and have the surgery whilst you're over there. That's what I did!

How long did you have to stay there?  Did you stay in a hotel?  Would you say its worth the travel?

[kjohnt]

Follow-up:

My models costed $33 and some change.  Gunson's staff can do these as part of a full consultation for $50.

Paper consultation is $175.

My question regarding who actually does the analysis was disregarded, so I assume it is not Gunson.

[SJay]

I think Kimberly does the analysis, then Dr Gunson runs through it, and he skypes with you to discuss it.

[PloskoPlus]

I think Kimberly does the analysis, then Dr Gunson runs through it, and he skypes with you to discuss it.

That's what i assumed as well.   But They keep dragging their feet with mine.  And every time I call they say Dr Gunson has not had the time to look at it. Maybe it's because I've already had jaw surgery and they have to be extra careful deciding whether it's worth it.
What concerns me about these star volume providers is whether they will be the ones operating. I have a really bad feeling that the reason I ended up with all this nerve damage is that my surgeon let his fellow have a crack.

[kjohnt]

That's what i assumed as well.   But They keep dragging their feet with mine.  And every time I call they say Dr Gunson has not had the time to look at it. Maybe it's because I've already had jaw surgery and they have to be extra careful deciding whether it's worth it.
What concerns me about these star volume providers is whether they will be the ones operating. I have a really bad feeling that the reason I ended up with all this nerve damage is that my surgeon let his fellow have a crack.

Did you ever get your response?  I've sent everything in as of last week and am curious as to how long the process takes.  I'm hoping a couple of weeks but am guessing it could take a couple of months?  I know their office is very busy.