mimibe:

Im using Gwinnett, been in Atlanta for 2weeks now. I'm due in 2 weeks, seen dr Oduro twice.

Hiya @mimibe... i'm also heading to Atlanta next week. will be using Gwinnett and have an appointment to see Dr Oduro. What's the guy like? does he seem like a good doctor (make i no whether to port before i get there). also, have you gone to the hospital yet (i.e. gwinett?) do you have to do any sort of registration there before going to have the baby?

ogonnan:
Hiya @mimibe... i'm also heading to Atlanta next week. will be using Gwinnett and have an appointment to see Dr Oduro. What's the guy like? does he seem like a good doctor (make i no whether to port before i get there). also, have you gone to the hospital yet (i.e. gwinett?) do you have to do any sort of registration there before going to have the baby?

Well he seem like a good one, he seem to have a lot of clients from Africa, i haven't been to the hospital yet but d doctor's office is just by d hospital, all they told me in Oduro office was that if im in labour I could just go to labour n delivery unit and give them my doctors name and my name should be on his list of patients.

mimibe:

Well he seem like a good one, he seem to have a lot of clients from Africa, i haven't been to the hospital yet but d doctor's office is just by d hospital, all they told me in Oduro office was that if im in labour I could just go to labour n delivery unit and give them my doctors name and my name should be on his list of patients.

aah... good to know!! thank you....

ogonnan:

aah... good to know!! thank you....

I guess u r flying with delta airline! Cos Arik turned me down at 31weeks with doctor's fit to fly.

Delta didn't even ask for any letter! I just went thru easily

Varvara:

I applied in third country

1.Marriage certificate
2.Crossland reservartion
3. Mail conversation with nanny (social tie)
4.Paper from my job about maternity leave and salary
5. My husband's bank statemnet
6. Letter from MIHS financial
7. Confirmation from Woman Clinic by mail about my appointment in MIHS
8. Rent house contract in Kuala Lumpur (financial tie)
9. Previous passports
10. Photos with my husband
11. MIHS maternity package
12.Spreadsheet
13. Husband's paper from his job
14. Husband's payslips from last three months
15. Rating MIHS in comparing with another hospitals
16. Weather in Phoenix (why I'm choosing that state )

sorry that I give that list without logical sequence

Thanks a lot.

mimibe:

I guess u r flying with delta airline! Cos Arik turned me down at 31weeks with doctor's fit to fly.

Delta didn't even ask for any letter! I just went thru easily

yea delta. didn't bother checking any other airline.

Hi @mimibe, @ogonnan, Great to know you are already there. In terms of accommodation, are you staying in a hotel? I won't be in Atlanta till December by God's Grace.

I was also thinking of using Dr. Oduro and I was told that he's good by someone who used him recently, but that she didn't feel like his service was 'personalised' enough after comparing notes with other mums. Oh well, I guess as long as he knows his work. How much is he charging?

Good morning guys, thanks for the good job you are doing. Please i need your advice for my upcoming interview, i made some errors in filling the DS 160 form for my wife and myself is there a way i can retrieve our forms after submitting? Do i need to book another appointment? Kindly advise.

GenoMI: Hi @mimibe, @ogonnan, Great to know you are already there. In terms of accommodation, are you staying in a hotel? I won't be in Atlanta till December by God's Grace.
I was also thinking of using Dr. Oduro and I was told that he's good by someone who used him recently, but that she didn't feel like his service was 'personalised' enough after comparing notes with other mums. Oh well, I guess as long as he knows his work. How much is he charging?

Hallos... he charges $2000 for vaginal i believe but that is if you pay by your first visit (abi @mimibe?). did your friend tell you which part of his services she was impressed with? and what she thought was impersonal about him?

if she didnt feel there was anything wrong while she was there (and was only after comparing), then might still be okay. my doctor now is quite impersonal, so that won't be a deal breaker for me, as long as Oduro is willing to listen, sympathetic and is good at his work (and not a complete meanie), i dont really need him to be my best friend . my own 2 cents sha.

Varvara:

Oh really? I have reservation in Crossland too. I did reservation through internet, so I didn't get discount
So hope that I can ask it directly there.

In what date will you come there?

My reservation is from the 16th of September, but may arrive on the 15th of September.

Soso15:



@pattyreal I'm quite excited to find a march 2015 mom here. Please try and get your visa ASAP. As at last week when I checked for someone, there were available visa application dates in September. All the best with your application

I am due at the end of February 2015 and I'm seriously considering MIHS but I haven't applied for visa too. Seems I should apply now make September visa date no pass me by.

Babe16: @ Pattyreal and Soso15 am also due in March 2015 and am using MIHS. I have gotten my appointment wit financials but still gathering info for d Visa. I pray I get d visa. But am still searching for accommodation thou looking at Palm shadows. Pls anyone wit idea on Palm shadows apartments or any other good accommodation in Phoenix apart from Crossland. Pls waiting for accommodation in Phoenix from anyone willing to share. Tanx.

Hi Babe. Did you have to call MIHS to get the appointment with financials or u emailed. Then were u sent a phusicall or email copy because I remember some mamas saying you have to get a physical copy for the visa interview

El-Paso mamas this september, please send me a private message, I have a friend el paso bound and she doesnt want to be lonely, because I am phoenix bound. Will love to connect her with you all.

Gracias!

raii:


Hi Babe. Did you have to call MIHS to get the appointment with financials or u emailed. Then were u sent a phusicall or email copy because I remember some mamas saying you have to get a physical copy for the visa interview

@babe16 you can try intown suites in phoenix. Palm shadows, siesta palms and twin palms will not send you a reservation until you appear in person, so it may not favour you for visa interview.

As for MIHS letter, I waited for my physical mail forever, till I was able to reach an Alba who sent me an email in 5 mins! So if you call, please ask for Alba Cahans. She is very efficient.

Hello All,

I want to say a big thank you to everyone who has provided information on this thread.

A friend gave me info about this thread in August and I am addicted. I used all the information i got here to apply for my Visa and I got the Visa. I applied for a B2, and the reason I gave the VO is that I am travelling to have my baby, i was almost 6months preggars. The interview was less than 5mins. It pays to be honest. Pray and prepare! I wish all planning for the interview success.

I plan to travel to Atlanta in a couple of weeks with Delta Airline and plan to use Northside Hospital. All the Atlanta mommas, is there anyone planning to use Northside hospital? I also need to decide on the OBGyn.

Thanks!

GenoMI: Hi @mimibe, @ogonnan, Great to know you are already there. In terms of accommodation, are you staying in a hotel? I won't be in Atlanta till December by God's Grace.

I was also thinking of using Dr. Oduro and I was told that he's good by someone who used him recently, but that she didn't feel like his service was 'personalised' enough after comparing notes with other mums. Oh well, I guess as long as he knows his work. How much is he charging?

His charge is 2150

Girls , I am planning to do my pregnancy in Houston ? Need recommendation for apartment or hotel with good prices and clean.
and if someone have recommendation for hospital , dr will be great .

ogonnan:

Hallos... he charges $2000 for vaginal i believe but that is if you pay by your first visit (abi @mimibe?). did your friend tell you which part of his services she was impressed with? and what she thought was impersonal about him?

if she didnt feel there was anything wrong while she was there (and was only after comparing), then might still be okay. my doctor now is quite impersonal, so that won't be a deal breaker for me, as long as Oduro is willing to listen, sympathetic and is good at his work (and not a complete meanie), i dont really need him to be my best friend . my own 2 cents sha.

Well I haven't seen that side of him though. He tries his best to be sure one is okay, d last time I was there he had like 6 or so preggies waiting to see him. He listens n ask a lot of questions. Since one didn't start prenatal care with him. I think he is okay

HELLO ALL, PLEASE HAS ANYONE HERE USED GWINNETT MEDICAL CENTER? WHICH OBGYN DID YOU USE AND HOW MUCH DID IT COST? ALSO, AFTER PAYING HOSPITAL FEE, DOCTORS FEE, WILL I NEED TO GET A PAEDIATRICIAN? THANKS

mimibe:

Im using Gwinnett, been in Atlanta for 2weeks now. I'm due in 2 weeks, seen dr Oduro twice.

HELLO @MIMIBE, KINDLY GIVE ME ALL THE COST OF USING GWINNETT. THANK YOU.

ogonnan:

Hallos... he charges $2000 for vaginal i believe but that is if you pay by your first visit (abi @mimibe?). did your friend tell you which part of his services she was impressed with? and what she thought was impersonal about him?

if she didnt feel there was anything wrong while she was there (and was only after comparing), then might still be okay. my doctor now is quite impersonal, so that won't be a deal breaker for me, as long as Oduro is willing to listen, sympathetic and is good at his work (and not a complete meanie), i dont really need him to be my best friend . my own 2 cents sha.

Hi @ogonnan, she definitely liked his professionalism and the fact that he knows what he is talking about - infact, she has used him 2wice now for her 2 kids so he's definitely good and that was not a deal breaker for her at all. What she specifically highlighted though when she said impersonal was access to him e.g. she always had to go through his office to reach him as opposed to some other mums who could call their docs direct at any time of the day with any question. Having said that, she said he does listen and will address all your questions whenever you meet with him.

Hi @oyinkay123, when do you intend to travel to Atlanta?

GenoMI: Hi @oyinkay123, when do you intend to travel to Atlanta?

30TH SEPT, IF I GET THE VISA.

Hi @ogonnan, @mimibe please are you staying with family or in rented accommodation? If rented accommodation can you kindly share the details including cost? Thank you very much.

Ok cool, that's still much earlier than me (December by God's Grace)

All the very best with your visa interview.

oyinkay123:

30TH SEPT, IF I GET THE VISA.

GenoMI: Ok cool, that's still much earlier than me (December by God's Grace)

All the very best with your visa interview.

THANK YOU. PLEASE, WHICH DOCTOR ARE YOU USING? AND HOW MUCH IS SHE/HE CHARGING? DID YOU ALSO GET A DISCOUNT FROM THE HOSPITAL?

oyinkay123:
THANK YOU. PLEASE, WHICH DOCTOR ARE YOU USING? AND HOW MUCH IS SHE/HE CHARGING? DID YOU ALSO GET A DISCOUNT FROM THE HOSPITAL?

Hello, can you please stop typing in caps? Its kinda "distracting".

No offence meant, please.

Phema:

Hello, can you please stop typing in caps? Its kinda "distracting".

No offence meant, please.

sorry about that.

oyinkay123:

THANK YOU. PLEASE, WHICH DOCTOR ARE YOU USING? AND HOW MUCH IS SHE/HE CHARGING? DID YOU ALSO GET A DISCOUNT FROM THE HOSPITAL?

I haven't decided on Dr. yet but its between Dr Oduro ($2,150 I believe) and Dr Soyoola ($2,675). I got the following email from Gwinnett:

As a courtesy to our self pay patients, we are offer discounts toward services provided by Gwinnett Hospital System.
Normal Vaginal delivery estimated charges for a two day stay can be from $4,000.00 to $6,000.00.
C-Section estimated charge is $10,000 to $12,000.00. Estimate includes baby’s nursery charges, estimated cost for baby’s nursery charges can be $1,000 - $1,500.

If you are uninsured, You will receive a 40% discount for services if paid before the first 30 days. A 30% discount if paid before 60 days, and a 20% discount if paid before 90 days. If you are unable to take advantage of discounts, you can make payment arrangements in our Patient Accounts Department.

Anesthesiologists will bill you separately and they have flat rates if paid up front, you can call directly to: American Anesthesiology # is 866-507-5244.Referral line for OB-Gyn Doctors is 678-312-5000. Doctors have different care packages for prenatal care.

raii:

I am due at the end of February 2015 and I'm seriously considering MIHS but I haven't applied for visa too. Seems I should apply now make September visa date no pass me by.

Yes you should apply soon too, because you will need to travel by December. All the best

Hello good people. Pls any mom's in Elpaso already- intown precisely? Ella77 sent u several private mails. Do respond. Nifetitiram, i would love the company too, shd b leaving by 2nd week of sept. Plss yet to get responses on documents to travel wit for baby's papers.

GenoMI:

I haven't decided on Dr. yet but its between Dr Oduro ($2,150 I believe) and Dr Soyoola ($2,675). I got the following email from Gwinnett:

As a courtesy to our self pay patients, we are offer discounts toward services provided by Gwinnett Hospital System.
Normal Vaginal delivery estimated charges for a two day stay can be from $4,000.00 to $6,000.00.
C-Section estimated charge is $10,000 to $12,000.00. Estimate includes baby’s nursery charges, estimated cost for baby’s nursery charges can be $1,000 - $1,500.

If you are uninsured, You will receive a 40% discount for services if paid before the first 30 days. A 30% discount if paid before 60 days, and a 20% discount if paid before 90 days. If you are unable to take advantage of discounts, you can make payment arrangements in our Patient Accounts Department.

Anesthesiologists will bill you separately and they have flat rates if paid up front, you can call directly to: American Anesthesiology # is 866-507-5244.Referral line for OB-Gyn Doctors is 678-312-5000. Doctors have different care packages for prenatal care.

i got same email too. my sister that lives in lawrenceville saw Dr Soyoola and he said $1800 how did you reach the doctors?