Episode 088
Episode 088: Hand Surgery without Anesthesia with Dr. Randy Lovell
Finally an episode without discussing COVID-19 (well a tiny bit maybe). Today I'm joined by my friend and colleague Dr. Randy Lovell who has opened his own innovative practice in Grand Rapids where he looks to become fully transparent. He also looks to do almost all his hand surgeries in the office without using any anesthesia. This allows for much lower costs by avoiding the large facility fees charged by hospitals and surgery centers.
For the past years, Dr. Lovell has implemented and perfected the technique of WALANT or Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet. (Okay so he uses local anesthesia but not an anesthesiologist or the type most think of when they hear anesthesia.) He describes in great detail the advantages of this practice technique not just for the patient and physician experience - but also for the way it allows him to build a private practice that simplifies the billing too.
show notes
The Lovell Hand and Orthopedic Center: This is Dr. Randy Lovell's practice website. A great place to learn about his practice (transparent prices coming very soon!) and contact him to learn more.
WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet): The technique Dr. Lovell employs to cut costs for his patients and provide quick, safe, and effective care for most of his hand surgeries.
Episode 012: My discussion with Dr. Keith Smith and his surgery center in Oklahoma that works without using third party payors.
Episode 002: What is Direct Primary Care? A discussion with my DPC doc, Dr. Belen Amat.
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