Dr. Sung Hee Cho, MD

I called Dr. Sung Hee Cho's office at Riverside Oral Surgery on 11/13/23 for an appointment. They confirmed that Dr. Cho took my insurance as an in network provider and I was given an appointment for 11/28/2023. On 11/14/23 the receptionist left a voicemail to discuss payment prior to my visit. When I called back I was informed by the receptionist that because I was seeing Dr. Cho for a "syndrome", Dr. Cho told the receptionist I would be denied in network benefits and I would be required to pay $350 for an initial consultation. I confirmed with the receptionist that patients who did not see Dr. Cho for a "syndrome" would be entitled to in network benefits. I was told that Dr. Cho would keep my appointment for 11/28/23 if I paid $350 in cash instead of affording me the ability to use my in network benefits. I will be reporting Dr. Cho to my insurance company and to the Attorney General's office. It is stressful enough to have a rare condition and a "syndrome". Dr. Cho could have… easily stated that he does not treat my condition of Ernest Syndrome. However, he chose to still see me and take advantage of a patient trying to get out of pain for $350.