Civil Surgeons who DON'T rip you off [merged threads]

[Bruin85 9]

City/ Town: Torrance, CA

Date of Service: June 29, 2010

CS Name: Dr. Jeffrey A Ostriker

CS Tel. no: Ph: (310) 328-3421 (2406 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90501)

Cost: $50 (Just for transcription - all vacc. up to date)

Vaccine Transcription only available: y

Turnaround time: 3 business days

For you folks in the Los Angeles area, especially the South Bay, I can report that my experience with this office was great. The front office staff was very easy and pleasant to deal with. I simply dropped by their office on Friday, June 25, 2010, filled out part 1 of the I-693 and a couple informational forms, let them xerox my DS-3025,and paid a $50 fee. On Tuesday, June 29, 2010 I stopped by their office and picked up the sealed envelope for the USCIS and an envelope that contained a copy of the I-693 for me. That was it. Easy cheesy.

[inhopeofglory 0]

City/ Town: Missouri City, TX (Houston)

Date of Service: sometime around the end of May 2010

CS Name: Dr. Maria Tan

CS Tel. no: (281) 499-9606

Address: 4501 Cartwright Road, Suite 604, Missouri City, TX 77459

Cost: $25 (Just for transcription - all vacc. up to date)

Vaccine Transcription only available: yes

Turnaround time: 10 minutes

Definitely recommended. Even the receptionist on the phone understood my request.

A tip for anyone who's looking for a civil surgeon: if they don't understand your request (to merely get your vaccinations transcribed to the I-693) on the phone, then it's unlikely they'll understand in person, and they'll almost certainly try to get you to do the physical and/or vaccinations again.

[LeoLaLit 2]

City/ Town: Chino Hills, CA

Date of Service: July 1, 2010

CS Name: Dr. Thomas K Y Hsu

CS Tel. no: (909) 628-4741

Address: 13768 Roswell, Suite 117, Chino, CA 91710

Cost: $30 (Just for transcription - all vacc. up to date)

Vaccine Transcription only available: YES

Turnaround time: 15 minutes

Recommended.

CASH or CHECK only, credit cards not accepted.

[kitjerky 0]

sent the info for you powerhouse.....Alta,Ga

<LI class=cs-group-zip>30303 - Atlanta, GA

• Dr. Tiffany C Lee, American Civil Surgeon Center
  233 Mitchell Street SW, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303
  (404) 521-3662
• Dr. Terry M. Banks, American Civil Surgeon Center
  233 Mitchell Street SW, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303
  (404) 521-3662
• Dr. Kitty B. Carter-Wicker, American Civil Surgeon Center
  233 Mitchell Street SW, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303
  (404) 521-3662
• Dr. Jessie Al-Amin, American Civil Surgeon Center
  233 Mitchell Street SW, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303
  (404) 521-3662

<LI class=cs-group-zip>30305 - Atlanta, GA

• Dr. George S Kleris
  3091 Maple Drive, NE, Suite 206, Piedmont Court, Atlanta, GA 30305
  (404) 262-3316

<LI class=cs-group-zip>30307 - Atlanta, GA

• Dr. Jessie M. Al Amin, Muse Medical Clinic
  608 Moreland Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
  (678) 732-9087

<LI class=cs-group-zip>30308 - Atlanta, GA

• Dr. Joseph G Saulsbury, II, Concentra
  688 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30308
  (404) 881-1155

<LI class=cs-group-zip>30312 - Atlanta, GA

• Dr. Elizabeth P. Srivastava, Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services, Mercy Clinic Downtown
  424 Decatur St.reet, SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
  (678) 843-8600

<LI class=cs-group-zip>30329 - Atlanta, GA

• Dr. George Tucker, Ideal Medical Group, Ideal Medical Center Building
  3523 Buford Highway NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30329
  (404) 634-4550
• Dr. Elizabeth P. Srivastava, Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services, Mercy Clinic North
  3367 Buford Highway, Suite 910, Atlanta, GA 30329
  (678) 843-8700

<LI class=cs-group-zip>30338 - Atlanta, GA

• Dr. Jung H Oh, Perimeter Institute for Clinical Research, Inc (PICR)
  1745 Old Spring House Lane, Suite 420, Atlanta, GA 30338
  (770) 986-3885
• Dr. Chandresh B Shah, Perimeter Institute for Clinical Research, Inc (PICR)
  1745 Old Spring House Lane, Suite 420, Atlanta, GA 30338
  (770) 986-3885

[Martyshk 137]

I live in Philadelphia Metro Area and I called almost every CS today. After speaking with all of them the only viable choice was a CS that is charging a whooping $75 JUST for transcribing the vaccinations onto I-693 (our vaccination record is complete).

Everyone else wanted to do a full exam or wanted over a $100 for transcribing.

Here's the CS info: (posting two, since I'm not sure which one it's going to be as it's the same office)

Dr. Steven M Weiner, Immigration Medical Services

6807 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149

(215) 745-8866

Dr. Courtney Wells, Immigration Medical Services, LLC

6807 Castor Avenue, First Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19149

(215) 745-8866

[ShelleyYouness 0]

TEXAS

City/Town: HOUSTON

Date of Service: 7/13/2010

CS Name: Dr. Mariano A Caceres, MD

Telephone: 713-691-4747

Address: 5310 B Irvington Blvd Houston, Texas 77009

Cost: $50.00 (just transcription, if you need additional vaccinations they will tell you which ones and how much they will cost. My husband needed a tetnus shot and it was an additional $40.00) Others wanted $250.00 just for transcription.

Vaccine Transcription only available: YES

Turnaround time: 10 Minutes

[elgaucho 1]

This is a review of Civil Surgeon for NYC

I called in advance after reading for hours how tricky (abusive) some of the Civil Surgeons were and decided that my best bet was Dr. Noel Smith

Dr. Noel Smith

325 Broadway, Room 204, NY, NY

212 385 3730

I had the chance to speak with one of his secretaries few days in advance to my appointment. He told me that if I had all my vaccinations up to date (I made sure to take HIV, STDs and TB tests at the local Fort Greene Clinic in NYC, cost zero to me), I will have to pay $75. That was a relief from what other Dr. in Brooklyn wanted to charge me, $175.

Dr. Chokshi

370 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Do NOT choose this one)

So in the day of my appointment I was welcomed by PAOLA (Dr. Smith's secretary) with a warm smile and she helped me and my wife true the process of getting all the necessary info so Dr. Smith would have to only sign and approve my application.

It didnt take more than 30 minutes and $50 for the Dr. Smith's team to put my package all together.

I am very thankful to Paola, and Dr. Smith for all the great help.

I can only recommend them.

Thank you

[Golden_State 2]

After an exhaustive search, and being told by several offices that they will only do a full medical, and hearing quotes as high as $120 - I found this doctor in San Diego. They knew exactly what I needed and were friendly and professional. The entire appointment took about 10 minutes. Cost was $30

Dr. Hussain Ali Ronaghy

3023 Bunker Hill Street, Suite 106, San Diego, CA 92109

(619) 275-2700

I did have to get a booster shot of MMR, even though what I had was fine for the US doctor in Toronto. I was told that the last shot was to be no longer than 10 years ago. If your last shot was over 10 years ago, I would suggest getting another one. In my case, I had to go to another clinic and pay for the shot, which was only $10 anyway, so no big deal.

Edited July 26, 2010 by Golden_State

[Bsze 50]

Here's one for North Dakota/Northern Minnesota.

City/ Town:Fargo

State:ND/MN

Date of Service:7/20/2010

CS Name:Dr Napoleon Espejo

Family Health Care Center

306 4th St N

Fargo, ND 58102

CS Tel. no: (701) 217-3344

Cost:$15 (if you are registered as a patient), $30 (normal rate)

Vaccine Transcription only available: y

Turnaround time: a few days to a couple of weeks

We didn't actually see the doctor as he was very busy and was examined by a different doctor (His signature is on the papers though). However, the center staff were very friendly and professional, and they definitely knew what to do, even the receptionists. We called to make an appointment beforehand, and they knew immediately what to do. Even though they were aware that K1 holders do not require a medical, they said the doctor usually goes by a case-to-case basis (But they also said that most people didn't need it). I was registered as a patient because I required the tetanus shot, so the actual transcription cost was $15 and the shot/consultation fee was $48. If you do not require any shots, it will be $30. They mailed 2 copies to us (one for USCIS, one for our personal records) within a week. All in all, I would definitely recommend this place.

[Jack Bauer 0]

Orange County Folks.

S & L Medical Group

1314 S Euclid Ave.

Anaheim, CA 92802

(714) 687-1737

CS Surgeon: Dr. Seung Ha Lim, M.D.

Cost: $190 for everything (Physical and all vaccines).

Date: 7/23/10

Completed: 7/30/10

It took 7 days because I tested positive on the skin test so I have to take the x-ray.

[Fritz6333 0]

Finally feel like I get to contribute some knowledge to VJ! I recently had a good experience with a doctor in Indianapolis, IN. He's an older gentlemen from Egypt, I believe. Very nice and friendly.

Dr. Malak G. Hermina, St. Mary Adult Medicine

5525 Georgetown Road, Suite F, Indianapolis, IN 46254

(317) 293-9039

Cost: $100 for vaccination transcription & physical. Quoted $250 for physical, TB test & blood test (see note).

Turnaround: Called Monday, made appointment for Friday of same week, done in less than one hour.

Note: I am a student and visited my student health center for booster MMR and Td shots. Also did my bloodwork and TST test at the health center, which cost me less than getting done at his place. I suggest you do the same, or visit a free health clinic to get them done prior. Having options are always better.

[Andz 1]

Nevada

City/ Town: Las Vegas

Date of Service: 08/17/2010

CS Name: Dr. Steven A Holper - Out-Patients Medical Center, Inc

CS Tel. no: Ph: (702) 878-3152 (3233 W. Charleston Boulevard, Suite 202, Las Vegas, NV 89102)

Cost: $75 (Just for transcription - but made me get a Hep A vacc ($66) at another clinic)

Vaccine Transcription only available: y

Turnaround time: Same day appt.

[Liviu&Larisa 0]

Ohio

City/ Town: Akron

Date of Service: 08/13/2010

CS Name: Dr. Joseph C. Eshelman, Concentra

CS Tel. no: Ph: 1450 Firestone Parkway, Akron, OH 44301

(330) 724-3345

Cost: $38 (Just for transcription)

Vaccine Transcription only available: y

Turnaround time: Same day appt.

[marriedtomrg 141]

So frustrating...

There are three civil surgeons listed in Tallahassee, FL and this is the information I got:

Dr. Wayne A Sampson, Cross Creek Medical

1381-A Cross Creek Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 877-6393

They are charging $175 for transcription + bloodwork + TB skin test. (Any other vaccines you will need they will charge extra) Even if you have completed the tests within the last 12 months, their base fee is fixed at $175 per person.

Dr. Louis R. Bolen

1706 Riggins Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 671-3800

They are charging $150 per person if no physical is required (so this is just for transcription), and up to $240 per person if you require a physical + transcription.

Dr. Mignon L. Emenike, Impact Health Clinic

1965 Capital Circle, NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 656-2006

This clinic is actually closest to where we live, but they are charging $275 for the physical; the contact person I needed to speak to was unavailable, so no word yet on how much for just transcription (or if they offer that at all).

Sigh. Why do they make this so hard?

Kaye and Rick

[Brandi n Michael 8]

Colorado

City/Town: Denver

Date of Service: Walk-in for transcription, available within 45 mins.

CS Name: Dr. Clarence Kluck, Denver Occupational & Aviational Medicine Clinic

CS Tel. no: (303) 373-4456 3700 Havana Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80239

Cost $10 (Just for transcription)

Medical $175 includes Forms and TB test: if vaccinations are required they will determine extra cost for you prior to receiving them.

Hope this helps some Denver people or close to Denver people.