Recommendations to Consider When Deciding Between Neurosurgeons For Kids

Posted on: May 15, 2017

No parent ever wants to find out that they need treatment from neurosurgeons for kids. The idea that one's child might need brain surgery is one of the most devastating things that a parent can face. As a result, many parents often go into a state of shock and have a hard time coming to terms with the fact that they are going to need to find a neurosurgeon for their child to see and receive treatment.

Unfortunately, working on autopilot, parents find themselves dazed and confused about selecting the right neurosurgeon for their child. Neurosurgeons for kids are a very specialized group of doctors, and it is important for parents to select one that will work well with them. Here are a few helpful tips for the process.

Use the recommendations to start

Fortunately, this is not a situation in which a parent has to pick up the phone book and start dialing for doctors. Instead, there are going to be very specific recommendations coming out of the doctor's office that traditionally treats the child. Thus, the parents will have options to choose instead of going into this situation completely blind. Regardless of this, it is important for parents to feel extremely comfortable with the brain surgeon that is going to be operating on their child.

Once the pediatrician, hospital or attending physician makes a recommendation, it is important for the parents to consider that recommendation very carefully. Most pediatricians, hospitals and physicians work closely with brain surgeons, particularly when they are in this area of expertise. As a result, they know exactly which brain surgeon may be a good fit for the parents.

As such, starting with the recommendations from the doctor is a good place for the parents to start. There is no requirement that the parents must use the neurosurgeon their doctor recommends. However, it is important to at least consider that option before having to do other research.

Relationship and costs

When it comes to surgery, brain and neurosurgery can be some of the most expensive out there. This is an extremely specialized type of surgery. When it comes to treatment from a neurosurgeon for kids, the cost can get astronomical. As a result, parents need to work with their insurance company, their primary care provider and the hospital in order to ensure that they can maximize any billing to the insurance.

They also need to make sure that their insurance will cover any surgeries, preferably in advance. This is going to be a stressful time, which is why it is important for the parents to work with administrators, the brain surgeon of their choice, and the hospital staff. Together, everyone can make the transition easier and treat it without as much emotional trauma. 

One of the most critical elements that parents need to consider when working with a neurosurgeon, is the relationship that they can, or cannot, establish with this doctor. This is a very critical piece of the puzzle because parents and the doctor need to be on the same page. The parents need to feel extremely comfortable, and the doctor needs to be able to do what he or she is trained to do.

As a result, if there is any conflict between the parents and the surgeon, that may not be a good fit and the parents should give generous thought to this.

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