Health Organization for Pudendal Education

Hi
I am considering going to see Dr. Potter in NYC for a MRI , I was surfing the web and I came upon the site http://www.bostonneurography.com/ . they offer MRN of the Pudendal nerve .
So I guess what I am asking which is my best route to go ?, seeing how Boston is a lot closer for me to travel.

Thanks

Hi Jen,
I'm only 35 minutes from Boston, so I looked into this last year before scheduling with Dr. Potter. It's one of Dr. Fillers branch locations. I know the site says they accept insurance, but when I called, I was informed it was "out of network" insurance. Maybe they've changed since then? Couldn't hurt to give them a call ... My MRI in NY was covered 100%.
Please let us know how you make out!
Warm regards,
Karyn

Hi Karyn,
I am on disability for another health issue and I live in Maine so they do not have your basic Medicaid they have something called Mainecare and to get anything done out of state is like pulling teeth. so I would probably be paying cash for either the MRI or the MRN ...I just wanted to know if the MRN would be as detailed? or which one I would get more bang for my buck? and it would be a lot easier to go to Boston...very confusion !!

thanks for the info

have a great day

Jen

Hi Jen,
I recommend checking out everything on this site related to the MRN and Dr. Filler. That may help you make your decision. If it were me, I'd go the extra distance for Dr. Potter.
I'm hoping folks who have had the MRN will chime in for their opinions to give a little more insight.
I wish you the very best!
Warm regards,
Karyn

It only seems to be Dr Filler who recommends the MRN to diagnose PNE. It is disregarded by other Doctors. Dr Filler is a major shareholder and CEO of NeuroGrafix the company that holds the patent for the MRN and runs the scanning centers.

Hi,
I decided I am going to call Monday and make an appointment with Dr Potter, Karyn how long was the wait for an appointment ? I have my appointment with Dr Conway on the 6th on June, so I am hoping that I could see her before that.

Thanks again
Jen

Hi Jen,

Wow, I didn't know they were doing MRN's up in Boston. That is awesome. It looks like they have some experience with the pudendal nerve. I wonder if they are affiliated with any of the docs, like Dr. Conway, etc. I also hope that you find some financial assistance in getting the MRN done. I am not to sure what Medicaid will pay for, but if you have a PN diagnosis, it is definitely worth speaking with Medicaid about having this MRN done.

Take care,
Wendy

Charlie wrote:It only seems to be Dr Filler who recommends the MRN to diagnose PNE. It is disregarded by other Doctors. Dr Filler is a major shareholder and CEO of NeuroGrafix the company that holds the patent for the MRN and runs the scanning centers

Thanks for the backup, Charlie!

jen9952 wrote:Karyn how long was the wait for an appointment ?

I went to HSS last September. I think I called on a Monday and they wanted to know if I could come in that Thursday ! I could be wrong, but I don't think the wait time is more than a couple of weeks. I'm very excited for you about your potential appointment! Please let us know how it goes!
Warm regards,
Karyn

Dr. Filler is opening these MRN centers all over. I know of two in my geographic area, Springfield OH and Merrillville, IN. Neither is a thriving town but each is close to a larger metro area. I think they're essentially feeder centers to encourage traffic to Dr. Filler.

We have seen enough of Dr. Filler's MRN as well as his success rates.