"I haven't meet him yet. I have my initial consultation set up for March 25/03 with his wife Karen - Nurse Practioner. They told me I would be there for 2.5 hours. I did find out my Blue Cross Blue Shield Utica-Watertown does cover the surgery....just need documentation from the doctor. Under my policy I found out that I don't need a pre-approval; if the doctor can document everything that they need there is no problem. I will keep you posted as things unfold...I have only just begun my journey!"