1. I was referred to a specialist - Z Urology - by Boca General & Family Medicine (BGFM) and I went in for an appointment approximately a couple of months ago. The specialist suggested some tests so we did them, as I was thinking it was part of the visit and covered under the cost of the visit. At no point did the urologist say the tests would not be covered by insurance or would result in significant additional charges. I later received a bill for about $700 from Z Urology. I do not understand why I was charged hundreds and hundreds of dollars for tests that should have been in-network. If there would be serious out of pocket costs of any kind, I should have been informed in ADVANCE by BOTH Z Urology AND BGFM. With Z Urology, BGFM seems to have referred me to a specialist that is not in-network.
2. A Nurse Practitioner nearly made me go on TRT - a lifelong treatment that would destroy my body's ability to ever produce testosterone again - based on one set of labs, and the NP did not even recommend HCG or other peptides (or SARMS) to preserve fertility - I do not think my NP even knows the first thing about TRT, so why in the world was I told I needed it, instead of saying, 'You might need it, I will refer you to an Endocrinologist to have them look into it'?? And the TRT clinic I was referred to has incorrect medical information on their website...which calls into question BGFM's judgment...and this was presented with a business card as an option, not a requirement, no official referral form. So is BGFM and/or my NP getting a kickback from them? A doctor should have been involved, and as stated, my NP does not seem to know the first thing about TRT (and did not mention the risks and how to mitigate them) but told me flat-out that I needed it. A new set of labs just came in showing that is not the case where all relevant hormone metrics more than doubled from the first set of labs…which is a bit hard to believe, so how can I even trust your lab work?? I should be given an appointment with Dr. Rowland to discuss everything that has happened, and I only wish to see a Doctor from this point forward if I return to BGFM. I will also be getting lab work done somewhere else and getting a second opinion.
Alexander S.
Jul 01, 2025
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