I moved to Pasco County and had to find a new urologist. My decision to select this doctor was based on the on-line reviews. I was surprised Dr. Schonwald did his bladder exam much differently than my previous doctor. He did not inflate my bladder with liquid, but did a dry exam with a scope. There wasn't any monitor that you could view, as he was the only one privy seeing thru the scope. The entire exam took about 5-8 minutes. But I figured, he is the expert and he is board certified. Perhaps every doctor does things differently. Several days before my appointment, his office called me and stated that I would have to bring $200 with me prior to his exam. (Keep in mind, I had been seeing this doctor for about 2 years) I asked why I had to bring any money with me as I have excellent insurance. She stated he would like to have some compensation up front due to the wait time for insurance companies! I had never ever been asked to bring in up-front money from any doctor I have ever seen in the past. After I hung up the question arose, how was I to get compensated for the money I gave the doctor, since I would not have any bill to submit to my insurance company? Not only that, the insurance company would pay the doctor not me because he obviously submits his bills. This sounded like a billing night mare! So, another search for a new urologist. I found a great urologist and I asked them if they wanted money upfront for partial compensation. There was silence on the phone and I asked if anyone was there. No was the response, we get paid by the insurance company. I felt like a total idiot! The new doctor spent a lot of time with me getting background info, looking at medical records and we had a one on one for about 30 minutes. When it came time for him to use the bladder scope, I asked him if he used liquid or did a dry exam. He gave me an odd stare as well as his nurse and asked me to repeat what I said, which I did. He said they always use liquid so the bladder can expand so he is able to competently do a proper exam. He had a monitor so I was able to see everything, and he explained areas of the bladder as he navigated the bladder. He also did a kidney exam (my first) as he wanted to make sure everything was ok. Everything was fine. My total time with the doctor was about an hour!! BIG DIFFERENCE, HUGH? My regretful bad experience with Dr. Schonwald, led me to a terrific urologist!!! So, in closing, I thank you Dr. Schonwald. read more