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    Anyone in South Florida?

    There are a bunch of TRT clinics down here, but I've been reading on these forums that it is better to find an actual doctor that is knowledgeable about TRT and go to him. I don't really have a doctor that I go to down here. Just wondering if any of you guys live down here and could recommend one that knows what they are talking about.

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    I called some anti-aging clinics today, here is what I got:

    Clinic 1
    - $625 for blood work
    $425 for Doctor Consultation
    $100 a month for the prescriptions

    Clinic 2
    - $495 for blood work
    $100 a month for prescriptions

    Clinic 3
    - $125 for bloodwork
    $195 month for medicine


    Why would 2 of the 3 clinics charge so much for blood work, but the other clinic doesn't?

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    do you really trt or just shopping for an easy script?
    If people can't tell your on steroids then your doing them wrong

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    Quote Originally Posted by gixxerboy1 View Post
    do you really trt or just shopping for an easy script?
    Nahh man, I am looking for TRT. I am 35 years old and I can tell things are not what they use to be.

    If I really wanted to do steroids , I have a buddy that could get me some Deca and Fina and whatever I want. I'm not looking to do that.

    I want to get my blood work done, figure out what is going on and get on a real program.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jthompson View Post
    I called some anti-aging clinics today, here is what I got:

    Clinic 1
    - $625 for blood work
    $425 for Doctor Consultation
    $100 a month for the prescriptions

    Clinic 2
    - $495 for blood work
    $100 a month for prescriptions

    Clinic 3
    - $125 for bloodwork
    $195 month for medicine


    Why would 2 of the 3 clinics charge so much for blood work, but the other clinic doesn't?
    Because they test for different Hormones.
    I pay $1000, but I get the whole specter, and that´s doctors cost. Office visit $30.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flier View Post
    Because they test for different Hormones.
    I pay $1000, but I get the whole specter, and that´s doctors cost. Office visit $30.
    Wow, that is a lot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flier View Post
    Because they test for different Hormones.
    I pay $1000, but I get the whole specter, and that´s doctors cost. Office visit $30.
    Exactly what test are performed for that price? i can get a full blood, urine & stool workup for $150

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    Quote Originally Posted by wmaousley View Post
    Exactly what test are performed for that price? i can get a full blood, urine & stool workup for $150
    Lol...no you can not.
    Not in the US wo insurance.
    In Europe I get the same for $15 (Social healthcare)

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    I live in South FLA and did an exhaustive search for a TRT Physician nationwide and found a man here whose practice is identical to Dr. John Crisler's...in fact they are friends and colleagues and share many things regarding proper protocols for men.

    Call Dr. Richard Gaines

    You will be put in the right care.

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    Pls refresh my memory, does Dr Gaines funnel everything thru insurance???

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    Quote Originally Posted by gdevine View Post
    I live in South FLA and did an exhaustive search for a TRT Physician nationwide and found a man here whose practice is identical to Dr. John Crisler's...in fact they are friends and colleagues and share many things regarding proper protocols for men.

    Call Dr. Richard Gaines

    You will be put in the right care.
    Awesome!
    I will as well. WIll do an appointment just to explore his knowledge and learn.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bullshark99 View Post
    gd,
    Pls refresh my memory, does Dr Gaines funnel everything thru insurance???
    No, he's just like Crisler you have to pay out of pocket but he will provide insurance codes if you want to submit yourself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gdevine View Post
    I live in South FLA and did an exhaustive search for a TRT Physician nationwide and found a man here whose practice is identical to Dr. John Crisler's...in fact they are friends and colleagues and share many things regarding proper protocols for men.

    Call Dr. Richard Gaines

    You will be put in the right care.
    Awesome, thanks for the help.

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    Good luck. Let us know how things progress.

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    I use Dr Kim Crawford in Vero Beach. Knows her stuff and you only talk to her.You can google her if interested and shoot her an email.On wednesdays shes in office and a little busy but any other day she emails you right back. Not a clinic/mill

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    I want to open up a clinic...lol
    What credentials do I actually need? I don´d have to be a MD right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ecsaaron View Post
    I use Dr Kim Crawford in Vero Beach. Knows her stuff and you only talk to her.You can google her if interested and shoot her an email.On wednesdays shes in office and a little busy but any other day she emails you right back. Not a clinic/mill
    Thanks man, I will look into this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gdevine View Post
    I live in South FLA and did an exhaustive search for a TRT Physician nationwide and found a man here whose practice is identical to Dr. John Crisler's...in fact they are friends and colleagues and share many things regarding proper protocols for men.

    Call Dr. Richard Gaines

    You will be put in the right care.
    Thanks again, I actually got in touch with them today. Guy I talked to was really cool. I'm gonna move forward with this.

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    Good for you.

    You will be in the right care.

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    Be careful with the Clinics. I was going to use them and they were going to be real expensive. They would not try to run it on my insurance. I went to my family doctor and he did blood work and I get my Test E for $10 per month.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firestorm#1 View Post
    Be careful with the Clinics. I was going to use them and they were going to be real expensive. They would not try to run it on my insurance. I went to my family doctor and he did blood work and I get my Test E for $10 per month.
    Interesting.

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    Yes, but most family doctors don't have a clue about hrt....That's why most people end up having to pay out of pocket....

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    Quote Originally Posted by jthompson View Post
    Thanks again, I actually got in touch with them today. Guy I talked to was really cool. I'm gonna move forward with this.
    How did everything go? I, too, am interested in seeing a knowledgeable doctor who just doesn't give anybody scripts.

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    I'm in Delray Beach. Where's Dr. Richard Gaines office located?

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    Does anybody in the forum know christopher J Heller MD from Lake Worth? That's his website westpalmbeachdiet.com is he legit as Dr Gaines?

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    Fort Lauderdale on Sterling juest West of 95.

    He's a good man and you will be in the right care.

    Quote Originally Posted by curioususer View Post
    I'm in Delray Beach.
    Where's Dr. Richard Gaines office located?

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