[quote=sdrealtor] . . . As long as you are insured I think it is very possible to be treated by a top performer. You just need to be able to figure out who they are which isnt easy and to strongly advocate for your own care which isnt either.[/quote]

Agreed, but add, “insured with a PPO or indemnity plan.” There are MANY providers right here in SD County who are “top performers.” However, accessing them might be problematic with an HMO. IF you are finally able to get your HMO (such as “Kaiser”) to contract with one of them, this may or may not happen in a “timely manner.” :={

Also, many of these (renowned) “top performers” are past the typical “retirement age.” As a patient, you need to be able to get past that, knowing that you are will not be the 1st, 2nd, or even 3rd case they’ve had with your diagnosis or that they have “operated on” . . . lol.