Re: how to choose a rheumatologist?

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynda,

I aked my endo for a recommendation, and he recommended a colleague of

his who was absolutely wonderful. Alas, he relocated to Atlanta, and I

tried another rheumy there, but he didn't work out. Then a friend

recommended her rheumy, and I tried him. So far I like him, not as much

as my first one, but then everyone can't be perfect. It is a very

important decision, so if you try one and don't like him, you can

always try another one.

Sue

On Saturday, June 10, 2006, at 01:22 PM, lyndazwinger wrote:

> Hi Wonderful People,

> I've been Googling all over trying to find some guidelines, but you

> are the people who've BTDT. How do I choose a rheumatologist? I will

> ask my PCP of course, but most of her recommendations I haven't been

> happy with for one reason or another.

>

> Any advice?

[Guest guest]

My PCP sent me to an orthopod, who sent me on to my rheumy (whom I

absolutely adore), but I've been please with every specialist my PCP

has sent me to except one. I adore her, too.

Where are you? That might mean more - or fewer - choices. If you

have a medical school nearby, that might be a good place to look for a

doc who is up on all the latest meds, etc.

Good luck, I think finding the right rheumy is one of the most

important things we can do for ourselves.

On 6/10/06, lyndazwinger <lyndaz918@...> wrote:

> Hi Wonderful People,

> I've been Googling all over trying to find some guidelines, but you

> are the people who've BTDT. How do I choose a rheumatologist? I will

> ask my PCP of course, but most of her recommendations I haven't been

> happy with for one reason or another.

>

> Any advice?

>

> thanks,

> Lynda

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