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Amaya, 30 · Medical
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Medical · Member story · May 27, 2026

Chronic Tonsillitis and Adenoid Infections + Undiagnosed Foot Fracture With Ongoing Pain And Inflammation

The costs

  • Cost with insurance: $3,000–$8,000+
  • Cost without insurance: $12,000–$25,000
  • Cost with Curaechoice: $0

Amaya’s Medical Experience

Before using Curaechoice, Amaya struggled with ongoing throat, sinus, and ear infections that worsened over time. She had been treated repeatedly with antibiotics and steroids, but nothing resolved the underlying problem. “This was before Curaechoice. They just kept giving me steroids,” she said. “Round after round, and it kept getting worse.”

The repeated steroid use began affecting other aspects of her health. “My blood pressure went up, my sugar went up, and I was still sick,” she said. “I knew something wasn’t right.”

After changing providers to an on-site clinic at work, Amaya finally felt heard.

Following surgery I didn’t even see a bill. It was 100 percent covered by Curaechoice.
Amaya

At her first visit

The provider examined her throat and immediately recognized the severity of the issue. “She looked at it and said, ‘This is not normal,’” Amaya recalled. She was referred to a Curaechoice specialist, evaluated within weeks, and scheduled for surgery shortly after.

The procedure revealed how serious the condition had become. “My mom said the doctor told her it was really bad and should’ve been done sooner,” Amaya said. Following surgery, the improvement was immediate. “I don’t have constant sinus infections anymore. I sleep better. I don’t feel sick all the time.”

In addition to the ENT care, Amaya also used Curaechoice for an ongoing foot injury that had previously gone undiagnosed. She learned she had a midfoot fracture and two hairline fractures that had been missed earlier. “I had been walking on a broken foot and didn’t know it,” she said.

Her care included imaging, time off work to heal, physical therapy, and follow-up appointments. While healing has been gradual, she says the improvement has been meaningful. “It’s not 100%, but it’s way better than where I was,” she said. “My headaches stopped, my pain went down, and my numbers even improved.”

Throughout all of this care—surgery, imaging, therapy, and follow-ups—Amaya paid nothing out of pocket. “I didn’t even see a bill,” she said. “I didn’t touch anything.”

Today, she relies on Curaechoice for ongoing medical care and referrals. “If I need a second opinion or something specialized, my doctor refers me where I won’t have to pay,” she said. “That’s one of the reasons I stay with it.” When asked what she would say to someone who hasn’t used Curaechoice yet, Amaya didn’t hesitate. “Just use it,” she said. “You won’t regret it.”

They just kept giving me steroids, and it kept getting worse. But once I was able to see a doctor within the Curaechoice network I was properly diagnosed.
Amaya

Amaya's benefits with Curaechoice

  • Zero-cost Surgical Care. Tonsillectomy and adenoid removal were completed without deductibles, copays, or surprise bills.
  • Specialty Referrals Without Financial Barriers. Amaya accessed ENT, imaging, physical therapy, and follow-up care at no cost.
  • Improved Quality of Life. Chronic infections, sleep disruption, and daily discomfort significantly improved after treatment.

*Actual member testimonial; member’s name has been changed to protect their confidentiality.

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