When you have surgery in Belgium or India, or out of sate for that matter, how do you do your follow-ups? Who takes care of you if you have problems after you get home?
After leaving the clinic in Belgium, the only follow up that is required is to send in an x-ray after one year.
Dr. De Smet, however, answers all messages. His replies are short, economical, but he answers every point. Having had about ten thousand past patients (3000++ resurfacings, 6000++ THR), he seems to remember me personally, and I am sure he does all his patients.
His physiotherapist, Evelyne, also answers all messages, and is helpful.
I will say that having been cared for so well at the clinic, I felt a bit lost for care a few days after leaving.
I have had follow up consultations with my local orthopaedist, who did not recommend resurfacing. And I got a six month x-ray, even though Dr. De Smet did not require it.
I recommend Dr. De Smet. Even though for follow ups, he is remote, his replies might take a few days and are short, he does not forget his patients.
When you get home, and when you are having the surgery, it is good to have a wife/husband/loved one to help you.
D.
Dr. Gross in SC asks that his patients return after six weeks and one year, but he does not require it. He has a packet that you can take home with you that explains how to do the X-rays, physical evaluation, etc from long distance. I chose to make the drive back for my first follow-up appointment (9 1/2 hour drive), and I plan on going back for my one year checkup. I figured since I went to all the trouble to find the good doctor to do my surgery, I might as well let him finish the process.
Mac