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Old 01-08-2017, 09:39 AM
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He was the companies Dr in March of last year. I know there were lots of issues with pilots having a difficult time reaching him because of the size of his practice. Did the company terminate his contract?
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.
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Old 01-09-2017, 08:58 PM
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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.
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Old 01-10-2017, 03:45 AM
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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.
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Old 01-10-2017, 03:50 AM
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Thanks for all the help gang......





Now anyone know a good divorce attorney and have a few $$ around since I have an empty line for 1/2 the month so no sick time pay?
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Dr Faulkner works for the company. He was also very slow to respond when I had a issue. The ALPA guys had me talking to a specialist in a few hours. Dr Faulkner office did not return a call for weeks until I involved the CP's office.
Faulkner's awesome. I'd go to him in a heart beat before going to Ok City.
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Old 01-10-2017, 10:36 AM
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Faulkner's awesome. I'd go to him in a heart beat before going to Ok City.
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.
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Old 01-12-2017, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun View Post
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.
True. I never had any problem talking to him, but that was 5 or 6 years ago. He shortcircuited the process of getting my medical back and did it in less than a week when Denver/Ok City would have taken a couple of months at a minimum. I'd call him hourly.
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Old 01-12-2017, 12:42 PM
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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!
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Old 01-18-2017, 06:00 AM
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Quick follow-up...

Turned in paperwork to Dr. F yesterday, 18, cleared to fly today, 19.

Out less than 2 weeks!

Maybe I should have taken that 3-8 month paid vacation!
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Old 02-11-2017, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Piklepausepull View Post
If anyone out there has any experience with a retinal tear or other such eye condition, could you PM me to answer a few questions?

Thanks!
Immediately see a retinal specialist and they can treat you and you will be fine. (I am a retina specialist in CA)

You can find a local retinal specialist by accessing American Society of Retinal Specialists on google. Good luck!
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