Great Thread !
Props to all.
Ng2b . I heard you were funny . From what I just read a quick study too.

NN - I Agree with everything you say, but I am sure even Pat would not encourage blind faith to anyone. Way too huge a responsibility as well.

This is actually the only real patient based forum that allows this type of dialog. Free from *****ship.

The bald what? If Kobren was Ralph Nader we would all be driving a freakin' Corvair.

Oh yeah Arocha - indifferent .I do think there should be a trial membership as there are way to many hair doctors. I propose ,take his money and if within say 3 months even 1 patient gets gas as a result , you keep his money, like some doctors do to patients and send him packing.

Keep in mind that no physican on our network receives tenure. In order for a hair transplant surgeon to retain their recommendation / coalition status, they must continually provide proof of their surgical skills. Additionally, patient feedback is taken extremely seriously. If a negative experience is shared and the surgeon is found to be at fault, we will not hesitate to remove him/her from our network.

Aquarius,

Welcome back by the way.

Best wishes,

Bill

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Can I ask what is the criteria to have a physician up for recommendation vs. coalition? Wouldn't it be appropriate to have them as recommended docs first and then prove themselves over a trial period as Aquarius mentioned.

Are there example of docs that have been recommended for membership that have not been granted it? I am aware of those that have lost their membership.

Interesting how some current members (physicians) have chimed in on some threads regarding new members and not others.

I just wanted to add that my recent skepticism is due to the fact that there is a recent surge of potential new docs and that the quality of photos is very poor and some are almost comical. I make all my comments because my motives are to preserve the integrity of this site and I see these latest recommendations as a little shaky. I understand that these docs are not professional photographers, but I think it best to just not post the pics rather than open up the door to a lot of criticism from members. There are less of us forum members that have been here and posted a good while that are not working for docs or have affiliations that limit their ability to truly voice their opinions. If someone like myself doesn't say something who will?

ME -
Thanks Bill -

Just got back and my arms are tired.


too late now I even sen't out invitations for christs sake


Kudos , to NN be in touch.

For you viewing pleasure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKyLgRzOTsY

Do a search on Sen # 1337

Thanks for what you do Patrick.

Tired but back AQ

well, it's been a year since that discussion, has anyone change their opinion about dr. Arocha? Has anyone would like to add anything?

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Mikey,

As you know, Dr. Arocha was approved for recommendation. He's also been posting several examples of his work in the "Results Posted by Leading Hair Transplant Clinics" section of our forum. You can also see some of his patient posted results on this forum and on our free hair loss weblogs.

In my opinon, he has earned his rightful place to be a part of this community.

Best wishes,

Bill

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Are there any other blogs for Dr Arocha? I did a search and these 2 are all I found linked via the web blogs.

http://www.hairtransplantnetwo..._doctor.asp?DrID=636

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wantego,

It looks like there are only 2 patient blogs to date. Hopefully in time, more of his patients will chart their progress on the blogs. I do believe there are a few of his patients posting on the forum too.

Bill

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