I’m glad you were validated, @stephanie, but I’m really sorry for the large out of pocket Dr. O expects. I know doctors have a lot of overhead expenses, & liability/malpractice insurance isn’t cheap, but someone who charges more than most people can afford is making themselves available only to elite patients or those who are so desperate they’re willing to go into huge debt which will take them a lifetime to repay. It’s a sad situation.
There are several doctors at Cedars-Sinai in LA. Have you thought about contacting any of them?