UCLA Peds GI: Dr. Ament vs. Dr. Mini Mehra -- Our experience

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We used both for our 6 year old ASD son, and our

experience is this:

1. Both doctors are very good doctors who work best

in different areas within the GI field.

2. Dr. Ament is surgery-oriented, and typical-pharm

oriented. [i.e. He will go the vagal nerve stim route

directly after trying rounds of Reglan and

Erythromycin 4 times a day to treat gastroparesis

associated with constipation. And nothing in

between.]

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3. Dr. Mehra is younger, a mother herself with little

ones, and is open to all of us who see DAN doctors.

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[There is a clan of moms at UCLA from the Valley who

see Mini Mehra). She may not know all the mechanisms

and reasons for doing " alternative " treatments to GI

issues, but is open to learning and is a good

listener. She is a Pro-biotic supporter, and will try

the least invasive stuff first.

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4. Ament is not a supporter of Pro-biotics for

everyone. He believes in aggressive treatment with

pharms.

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5. Mehra works closely with Mattel Childrens Hospital

Allergist/Immunologist , MD. They both

presented at the LA Zoo " Food Allergy Awareness Day "

in the Fall and were so very informative.

Our ASD son has made more progress with our DAN doctor

and Mini Mehra, with Dr. , on board our team.

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