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recomendations for urologists that will consult for cash -

I'm curious I have Kaiser in Southern California . They gave me a PSA test ( without asking first or explaining what it is or asking if I wanted it .... ) . Turns out I have a PSA of 11 - I'm 67 yrs old . I called and they let me talk to a PA ( in urology ) and she said I need a biopsy - I asked if I should or could get a quality MRI first as that is what all my research has said would be the next step - before a biopsy . She bristled at the suggestion and said that an MRI would not be appropriate and Kaiser will not approve - but I could get a second opinion with a urologist at Kaiser .... that was over 2 months ago - I have had my appointment cancelled for a second opinion from Kaiser . I have now rescheduled but I have to wait another 2 months ...... I found that there are NO urologists that will give me an appointment outside of Kaiser without insurance . Period . I have put out calls to many and they refuse to even consider a consultation and they will not consider cash . ( I have seen reference to an out of state urologist that will give a consultation for $1900 that will accept cash ) I have yet to follow up . I have also been considering out of country maybe Mexico to get an MRI any suggestions ? Thanks in advance .

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