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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are Tricare Prime living in the DMV and though we've had great care in the past, the last couple years I've seen a steep decline in appointment availability, especially at Ft. Belvoir. Looking for a reality check - maybe it's the same everywhere, even in the civilian world? How long would you expect to wait for the following appointments: A pediatric appointment (think something more time sensitive than a well-visit but not necessarily an urgent care/ER visit) A routine mammogram Physical therapy initial appointment after a referral An MRI Orthopedist after a major injury (ER visit and then guidance to follow up with ortho) Cardiologist after an abnormal EKG done by primary care I realize not everyone has tried getting every one of these appointments on the civilian side, but if you have tried for any, I'm really curious about wait times. As active duty, I'm stuck, but I'm thinking of switching my family to Tricare Standard because of hard it has been to access military appointments for my dependents. [/quote] Most of these listed take two months for me to schedule, except --orthopedic surgeon--saw him in 10 days and scheduled surgery with him after in 6 weeks, --MRI never takes more than a week, -- and unfortunately my dermatologist takes 6 months. I think more dermatologists have gone the cosmetic route, so there is a shortage.[/quote]
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