Anyone experience a torn retina?
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I certainly don't claim to know all the details, but my impression is that he only advises the company. Otherwise, you'd have to be one of his clients to get timely access.
#12
AMAS is great. I would also keep trying Doc Faulkner. He can get ahold of someone at the SE Region FAA office and expedite a few medical issues. I am not sure if this is one of them but its worth finding out. He may know of a different Ophthalmologists to see that could get your eye exam faster and as a result the process started quicker.
#13
I'll jump on the AMAS bandwagon. They knew all the exact wording and documentation the FAA wanted to see. Very responsive to both phone calls and emails.
Dr. Faulkner rarely responded to any of my questions. I was in training anyway and the only way I was able to get him to reliably respond was to show up in his office. He never responded to phone calls, and only once replied to an email -- through his admin personnel and it was days after I'd asked the question. YMMV I suppose.
Dr. Faulkner rarely responded to any of my questions. I was in training anyway and the only way I was able to get him to reliably respond was to show up in his office. He never responded to phone calls, and only once replied to an email -- through his admin personnel and it was days after I'd asked the question. YMMV I suppose.
#15
Faulkner's awesome. I'd go to him in a heart beat before going to Ok City.
#16
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I heard he was very good however it's irrelevant if you can't get him to return a call. I was not the only one with that experience according to the CP's office. The other advantage of using the unions medical service is that they connect you with a specialist in the area you have a problem. He will have dealt with similar problems many times and know how to expediate it through the FAA.
#17
I heard he was very good however it's irrelevant if you can't get him to return a call. I was not the only one with that experience according to the CP's office. The other advantage of using the unions medical service is that they connect you with a specialist in the area you have a problem. He will have dealt with similar problems many times and know how to expediate it through the FAA.
#18
Bye Bye Maddog!
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Saw Dr. F the other day on very short notice, (but avoided DALPA offices making it a perfect 27 years!), and he was very helpful. Managed to get an eye exam yesterday so all I need now is the surgeons notes and summaries and I'll be loaded for bear with the FAA.
Had the chance to run over CC in the parking lot but with one bum eye I missed!
Had the chance to run over CC in the parking lot but with one bum eye I missed!
#20
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Joined APC: Feb 2017
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retinal tear
You can find a local retinal specialist by accessing American Society of Retinal Specialists on google. Good luck!
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