I have recurrent tonsilitis. I was honest about this the first time I had consultation with Dr. Rivera 3-5 years ago maybe. He immediately suggested me to undergo tonsillectomy which I understood his point because of his thorough explanation plus I was a medical student the time I consulted in his clinic so I can easily digest the information he was giving me. Since I was still a student, I have to open up to my mother the suggestion of the specialist but she’s the only one working for us and couldn’t afford the expenses of the surgery. I just started working recently and although my consultation with Dr. Rivera was years way back, I still wanted to undergo tonsillectomy because my tonsilits is seriously recurrent. It’s so hard to explain and convince family members who doesn’t have medical backgrounds. Although I have insurance now, Dr. Rivera is not in network with what I have. I’m confused if who among the in network providers am I going to consider for tonsillectomy. And it doesn’t feel comforting at all picking random ENTs and tell them go ahead and remove my tonsils. I had a good relationship with Dr. Rivera and undergoing surgeries, it has to be the Doctor you really trust.
