Cleveland Clinic

[Guest guest]

Hi Joan,

I meant " pleura " . It was described to me as the lining around your

lungs (pleurisy is inflammation of same). It was accidental-one of

the problems when you have residents doing the biopsy-but I guess

they have to learn somehow :-)

Debbie-OH

> >

> > I have an appointment 4/4/01 with Dr. Carey. Haven't been there in

> > over 10 years. Really scared-all of a sudden I worry that I am at

end

> > stage. I now am paranoid that the extra weight I have put on is

> > ascites(any way to recognize the difference?), that I am about to

> > bleed internally(what are symptoms or warning signs for variceal

> > bleeding?)

> > The scariest thing is that I can't take imuran or prednisone for

AIH

> > because that would exacerbate the Hep C which calls for

interferon or

> > similar treatment! It seems that I am doomed-unable to treat

either.

> > I am fairly new to this group. Am so glad I found you. I can't

talk

> > about this with anyone I know. Please excuse my fears & paranoia.

I

> > thought everything was under control; lab tests were slightly

> > elevated at times but I still worked 7 days a week, many hours,

on 6-

> > 7 hours sleep. Don't really do anything relaxing or exercise or

eat

> > right-I get all my satisfaction from work. I am also afraid to

have a

> > biopsy again becaue the last time they hit my " pleur " and I could

> > hardly draw breaths for several days. Thanks for listening. Debbie

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

,

The group is anxious to hear how you are doing since

your episode with the antibiotic. Please write as soon

as you can & let us know how you are doing,

Debbie

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

hi jan,

i have been going to cleveland clinic for 4 yrs....my GI is dr. richter and my surgeon is dr. rice.......they are both excellent dr.s......i now live in ohio...so i only have to travel a short distance.......let me know if you need any other questions answered......

karen

[Guest guest]

Hi Jan --

Most of us who have gone to TCC see Dr. Richter, who is a

gastroenterologist specializing in the esophagus. Dr. Vaezi

is another one that Achalasia patients can see, but most of us see

Dr. Richter.

http://www.clevelandclinic.org/staff/getstaff.asp?StaffId=1086

http://www.clevelandclinic.org/staff/getstaff.asp?StaffId=3186

Gastroenterology (whichever doctor you see) will decide what tests

they want to do themselves, and which ones they will just take your

records on (in my case, they did their own barium swallow and

manometry, but they didn't do an endoscopy b/c I had just had one

four months previous for my ulcer, and I had the doc then take some

pictures for me to take to Cleveland) and the Gastroenterology

secretary will schedule all your tests for you.

After your tests if you're a surgical candidate, then you'll see Dr.

Rice, who is a cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Rice has done a

couple hundred Heller myotomies.

http://www.clevelandclinic.org/staff/getstaff.asp?StaffId=718

Hope this helps!

Debbi in Michigan

[Guest guest]

Thanks to all who replied for the information.

If I need to go there, at least I'll know who to seek out!

Jan

[Guest guest]

HI !! I also use Dr Richter and Dr Rice!! I fly from Oklahoma to see them! My surgery was done in Dec of 2002

Amber CookDebbi <heiser@...> wrote:

Hi Jan -- Most of us who have gone to TCC see Dr. Richter, who is a gastroenterologist specializing in the esophagus. Dr. Vaezi is another one that Achalasia patients can see, but most of us see Dr. Richter. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/staff/getstaff.asp?StaffId=1086http://www.clevelandclinic.org/staff/getstaff.asp?StaffId=3186Gastroenterology (whichever doctor you see) will decide what tests they want to do themselves, and which ones they will just take your records on (in my case, they did their own barium swallow and manometry, but they didn't do an endoscopy b/c I had just had one four months previous for my ulcer, and I had the doc then take

some pictures for me to take to Cleveland) and the Gastroenterology secretary will schedule all your tests for you.After your tests if you're a surgical candidate, then you'll see Dr. Rice, who is a cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. Rice has done a couple hundred Heller myotomies.http://www.clevelandclinic.org/staff/getstaff.asp?StaffId=718Hope this helps!Debbi in Michigan

[Guest guest]

What about having your Doctors Office call - the one who referred you... If your Doc knows the one he is sending you to - he must be able to work miracles for YOU!??

I would try that route, it is amazing what happens when the right person calls and the service you get!

~guin

Cleveland Clinic

Well, I finally got the phone answering flunkies to admit that I might be a patient eventually. THIS is why I didn't want to go to the Clinic in the first place. I'm trying to stay calm about it, but I am calmly calling them EVERY SINGLE DAY until I get an appointment.Bridget Please visit the Zapper homepage athttp://www.ZapLife.org

[Guest guest]

I did call my docs office and they were going to call too. If I

don't have at least an appointment by the end of the week, I'm going

to call my doc again and ask for HIM personally to help.

Bridget

> What about having your Doctors Office call - the one who referred

you... If your Doc knows the one he is sending you to - he must be

able to work miracles for YOU!??

> I would try that route, it is amazing what happens when the right

person calls and the service you get!

> ~guin

> Cleveland Clinic

>

>

> Well, I finally got the phone answering flunkies to admit that I

> might be a patient eventually. THIS is why I didn't want to go

to

> the Clinic in the first place.

>

> I'm trying to stay calm about it, but I am calmly calling them

EVERY

> SINGLE DAY until I get an appointment.

>

> Bridget

>

>

>

> Please visit the Zapper homepage at

> http://www.ZapLife.org

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey, keep me posted (stat1951@...) reference any luck that you

have with the Cleveland Clinic people (if you go that route). I live in

a county adjacent to where the Cleveland Clinic is located and have

considered trying to work a referral to one of their people.

Unfortunately I am right in the middle of a specific round of testing

with my newly obtained Endo and changing right at this time would be

impractical. I already have some (major) concerns with this current Endo

as he " won't test for estrogen " as he " doesn't do anything to treat

higher estrogen levels anyway " (i.e., no arimidex type estrogen

blockers). I am getting ready to start a big push to get him to at least

do the testing for estrogen levels, pointing out that there are natural

supplements I can self-medicate with if we're not talking significant

estrogen levels.

Anyway, here's one name from Cleveland Clinic doctors that came off of

the " National Testosterone Tune-Up " web site:

Dr. Shyam Allamaneni

A 191 Cleveland Clinic Foundation

9500 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44195

(No phone number listed)

Cleveland Clinic Department of Endocrinology

9500 Euclid Avenue

#A53

Cleveland, Ohio 44195

(216) 444-9428

(216) 444-7261 (FAX)

Another strong possibility is the following (Cleveland Clinic)

individual who was obtained from the web site " Hormone Foundation " :

S Zimmerman, MD

General Endocrinology Staff Endocrinologist

Cleveland Clinic

9500 Euclid Ave Suite A53

Cleveland OH 44195

Phone: 216-444-9428

Website: www.rszimmerman.yourmd.com

Dr. Zimmerman's web site is interesting - see especially:

http://www.rszimmerman.yourmd.com/ypol/user/userMain.asp?siteid=1736534 & content=\

userViewContentInFramework & bcx=My%20Doctor^TAB~Web%20Site^MNU~Dr%20R.%20Zimmerma\

n^PST^1736534~Home%20Page^CAT^1~Article^MAP^ZZZO7PDVDLC & cid=ZZZO7PDVDLC & secure=2\

& rndm=0.907685

Hope this information helps. Like I said, if you go that direction, keep

me posted.... I might be right behind you! :-\

I would use the protocol listed by Life Extension Foundation (Male

Hormone Modulation Therapy) at following web site as your guideline to

test the new Endo's protocol:

http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcls-txt/t-prtcl-130.html

LRS

P.S. As to your current sleepiness, is it possible that your use of

Testim has introduced an element of sleep apnea? If you have it quite

severe, it can interfere with your sleep (heavy snoring, catching your

breath as you snore, etc.). You don't realize it at night but in reality

you do NOT get a good night's sleep... night after night after night.

You end up tired and sleepy all day - and worse. I was diagnosed with

sleep apnea about 8 years ago (long before the recent demon of low T

showed up) and probably actually had it for about 20 year before that,

with it getting worse each year. My wife finally insisted that I see a

specialist and I had a " sleep test " conducted. I ended up with a C-Pap

machine and have slept like a baby ever since then.

>Message: 2

> Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 14:34:21 -0000

> From: kennysc9999

>Subject: Cleveland Clinic???

>

>Hello all,

>

>I need to find a doctor that knows about hypogonadism asap. I have been so

tired that I have to pull off the road for naps. My PCP gave

>me Provigil to help, but so far it actually makes me more sleepy and very

dizzy. I am going to have to take a leave from work with no

>pay This is why I need to find a reputable doc in my area (within 100-200

miles).

>

>I found a site talking about 'The Cleveland Clinic' Anyone hear anything good

or bad about this place for our problems. It looks as

>though they have doctors that treat this condition, but I haven't much about

the place on this board. I am at the point that I need to

>do something right away. I don't want to find a doc that wants to experiment

one drug at a time and wait a month and then try something

>else if it fails. Y'all know what I mean. I have been tested and have low T

but thats all I know so far. He put me on Testim once a

>day but hasn't tested again. He (PCP) hasn't heard of the protocols so I'd

really like to get to someone that can help in a hurry.

>

>Thanks

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Leanne,

Don't give up on all the hospitals just because of my experience. Like you,

I had only heard good things about the Cleveland Clinic, and part of me

didn't even want to tell anyone how the trip actually went. I knew though

that it wasn't right to tell people it was great when it was a lousy

experience. On the positive side, I've only heard great things about Mayo's

and I guess that's where I should have gone in the first place. I let my

insurance coverage decide where to go and that's never a wise choice.

I would hate for Owen to miss out on someone who might help him just from my

experience. There are probably people who do just great at the Cleveland

clinic, though I doubt it if they saw the three doctors I did. I'm sure the

main office or main hospital is probably top of the line. They are actually

rated number 1 in heart surgery here, so maybe I just chose the wrong field

to see them about.

As far as throwing one hell of a stink, I guess part of me still wonders why

I didn't complain more than I did at the time. Looking back, all I can say

is I was in a state of shock and of course pain. I kept thinking if the

" experts " feel this way about me, maybe I am to blame for all my problems

and I've gone about this all wrong from the beginning. Once I got away from

their environment I realized just how wrong they were. I'm writing them a

letter now, and I " m sure it will be a sort of therapy before it's all over.

Thanks for being so supportive and I hope Owen is doing as well as he can.

I've thought of him often and hope and pray his road is easier in the

future. Love, Fran

----Original Message-----

From: taschic6 [mailto:cookie6@...]

Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 6:06 PM

Subject: [ ] Cleveland Clinic

Isn't it pathetic! Even in Australia (due to the internet)I know of

the Cleveland Clinic.Alot of the information, on PA, comes from

there, and yet the staff sound truly ignorant.I had actually thought

about saving up and taking Owen to somewhere like that if his PA

continues to be as aggressive as it currently is. Now...stuff that.If

I'd gone ahead and taken him there and got that response, I'd throw

one hell of a stink. How dare they!

I'd like to add a hug to you all, as everyone takes news like that

badly.

Leanne

[Guest guest]

Dear , I seemed to have really touched a nerve with my email. I guess

it's because all of us like you said have bad doctor stories. It is true

that I had three all at once, but to give the first doctor credit he wasn't

cruel, he just didn't know anything about my illness. It's scary when you

think you know more than your current doctor. I had to tell him that he

could look up erythromelalgia in NORD, The National Organization for Rare

Diseases, to prove to him it existed. He also left before he spoke to me

again which he had said he wanted to do after he researched the illness, so

that was frustrating, but he wasn't mean like the other two were.

I feel for your Dad and so many times I can't understand doctors. I would

think by now that they would have seen so much they would know not to judge

people, but still some of them do. I guess their egos just can't admit

defeat, so it's easier to just scare away the hard patients. I'm glad you

found someone to help your dad and I understand totally how he felt.

I recently saw an endocrinologist here locally about a month ago. Normally

they are pretty educated physicians and can be sort of intimidating as well.

This lady was the nicest doctor I've ever met on the first appointment. She

told me half way into the appointment that everyday she becomes a better

doctor because her son was recently diagnosed with PA of the spine. She

said it kills her because he is in pain all the time and she knows what the

future holds for him. He is grown and away at college, but she worries

about him everyday and said since that happened to her and her family, she

felt like for the first time she really became a good doctor. I told her I

bet she was good before because some people wouldn't even let that change

them, and it was obvious it moved her to tears in front of me. She told me

more about my disease and problems than all three of those jerks at the

Cleveland Clinic combined. So as far as I'm concerned now, I'm going by

reputation of the doctor, not the clinic.

Anyway, thanks again for being so sweet and everyone sure has helped me feel

better with all these great emails. Thanks again, Fran

[ ] Cleveland Clinic

Fran, I am so very sorry to read all about your horrible time at the

Cleveland Clinic. I know from past experiences with my father, who also had

a rare disease, that he was mishandled and accused of being addicted to pain

meds, etc. at several of the so-called great facilities. He was a proud,

hard working man and this hurt him to the deep part of his soul. He wanted

to just give up, but luckily we found a doctor who knew his disease at the

Houston Medical Center.

Doctors can be so cold and cruel. Don't let this get you down Fran. We

all know some bad doctor stories, it is just unfortunate that yours were all

at once! Many hugs to you..... in Poulsbo, WA.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/21/2004 2:58:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,

fran@... writes:

Anyway, thanks again for being so sweet and everyone sure has helped me feel

better with all these great emails. Thanks again, Fran

Hi Fran...I am kind of catching up late to these emails (traveling, then

Hurricane Jeanne)...I don't know how far you are willing to travel for a great

doctor, but I have a great one on the southwest side of Orlando. She is a

rheumatologist by training, but currently treats " random " diseases, including

those with rheumatological origins. She is very good at handling multiple

autoimmune diseases, and really works as a detective with you...she doesn't take

any insurance (I submit the claim myself and get reimbursed 80%), but she only

does that so she can spend the time she wants with each patient. The first

visit with her is 3 hours, then after that you never see her for less than an

hour. She has a lot of fibro patients, chronic fatigue patients, and

autoimmune patients.

Her name is Maclay 407 299 2882. If you call, her receptionist can

be a little gruff so don't be put off. But she is truly wonderful...and she

helps " manage " all of the other specialists you have to see, so for me she

coordinates the endocrinologist, dermatologist and hematologist. She's also

the one that gave me the " reading list " of books, including the stress book

I've written about before, when I first started seeing her. She is a big fan

of helping her patients educate themselves and having a say in their

treatment. And she is the one who ordered copies of the biologic trials to

read and

then decided that I was a high risk candidate for biologics (after a few other

doctors recommended them)...

I think you said your daughter with fibro is now in Orlando so maybe she can

check her out for you...

Maybe another trip to a really great doctor would help you get over the

Cleveland experience faster...

PS, Maclay is so great, I have a vendor who lives in Boston who comes down

to see her!

[Guest guest]

Dear , thanks for the info on the doctor in Orlando too. That at

least seems possible since traveling is so hard on me now. She sounds like

a wonderful doctor and I don't mind paying cash because my company will pay

us back pretty quickly. I'll save the email and when I'm ready to start

doctor searching again, she'll be the first one I call. Right now I just

want to try and deal with my home doctors for awhile, give Arava more time

to work and see how I do. I really do appreciate your help and your emails.

Thanks for being so helpful and for thinking of me. Love, Fran

Re: [ ] Cleveland Clinic

In a message dated 9/21/2004 2:58:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,

fran@... writes:

Anyway, thanks again for being so sweet and everyone sure has helped me

feel

better with all these great emails. Thanks again, Fran

Hi Fran...I am kind of catching up late to these emails (traveling, then

Hurricane Jeanne)...I don't know how far you are willing to travel for a

great

doctor, but I have a great one on the southwest side of Orlando. She is a

rheumatologist by training, but currently treats " random " diseases,

including

those with rheumatological origins. She is very good at handling multiple

autoimmune diseases, and really works as a detective with you...she

doesn't take

any insurance (I submit the claim myself and get reimbursed 80%), but she

only

does that so she can spend the time she wants with each patient. The

first

visit with her is 3 hours, then after that you never see her for less than

an

hour. She has a lot of fibro patients, chronic fatigue patients, and

autoimmune patients.

Her name is Maclay 407 299 2882. If you call, her receptionist

can

be a little gruff so don't be put off. But she is truly wonderful...and

she

helps " manage " all of the other specialists you have to see, so for me

she

coordinates the endocrinologist, dermatologist and hematologist. She's

also

the one that gave me the " reading list " of books, including the stress

book

I've written about before, when I first started seeing her. She is a big

fan

of helping her patients educate themselves and having a say in their

treatment. And she is the one who ordered copies of the biologic trials

to read and

then decided that I was a high risk candidate for biologics (after a few

other

doctors recommended them)...

I think you said your daughter with fibro is now in Orlando so maybe she

can

check her out for you...

Maybe another trip to a really great doctor would help you get over the

Cleveland experience faster...

PS, Maclay is so great, I have a vendor who lives in Boston who comes down

to see her!

[Guest guest]

Kathy,

It can take some time to get in, but you

can ask them to call you if they have a cancellation if you can get there in a

reasonable amount of time. I made my appt about 2 months ago, I’m going

in 2 weeks. Which reminds me I need to call back and make sure that they can

do a procedure during the time that I’m there since I live in Indiana. I use to see

Dr. Richter, LOVED HIM, I will be seeing Dr. A this time. I’m not sure

how I’ll like him but I’ll let everyone know when I get back.

in Indiana

From: achalasia

[mailto:achalasia ] On Behalf

Of kmlyons1946

Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 8:42

PM

achalasia

Subject: Cleveland

Clinic

I have read many messages

from people who have gone to the Cleveland

Clinic for treatment. Is that the best place for achalasia

treatments? How long does it take to get in for an appointment and

then how long before treatments or surgery can be scheduled? Which

doctor should I contact?

I would appreciate any information possible. I seem to have trouble

getting my s Hopkins specialist, Dr. Ravich, to respond to my

phone calls. I had decided to try balloon dilation first, but I have

not been able to have it scheduled and I am getting frustrated!

Kathy

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[Guest guest]

Kathy,

According to the Cleveland Clinic website, they probably treat

the most cases of achalasia of anyplace in the country. That's why my

husband and I went there on 3 separate occasions. The first time,

last August, it took about 6 weeks to get in to see Dr. Edgar Achkar.

We were told that the wait was because of summer vacations. For our

last visit, tests and a consult with Dr. Rice, it took only a few

weeks to get in. They've really worked hard to schedule tests for my

husband while we're in town. If you're driving a ways, like we did,

make sure to mention this to whomever you speak with about

appointments. For the first visit, we were told to plan on staying

overnight afterwards, so that any necessary tests could be done the

day after the first consultation. By 2:30 the next day, had

finished his last test (barium swallow), and by 3:30 that afternoon,

we were in Dr. Achkar's office discussing the results. We were

impressed with that! I hope you can get in somewhere soon. Take care!

in Michigan

>

> I have read many messages from people who have gone to the Cleveland

> Clinic for treatment. Is that the best place for achalasia

> treatments? How long does it take to get in for an appointment and

> then how long before treatments or surgery can be scheduled? Which

> doctor should I contact?

>

> I would appreciate any information possible. I seem to have trouble

> getting my s Hopkins specialist, Dr. Ravich, to respond to my

> phone calls. I had decided to try balloon dilation first, but I have

> not been able to have it scheduled and I am getting frustrated!

>

> Kathy

>

[Guest guest]

Danni,

My Dr. is talking about the cleveland clinic or the mayo clinic for me as the

next step if we don't see improvement soon. I have some questions...which is

better? Are they both research clinics? How long do you have to stay? Is it

something I'd have to take a long medical leave for, or would it be diagnostics,

then sent home with a treatment plan? I know I would be different than what you

experienced because we're all different...but from your reference point can you

tell me about your experience? Thank you!

shannon

[Guest guest]

Danni,

My Dr. is talking about the cleveland clinic or the mayo clinic for me as the

next step if we don't see improvement soon. I have some questions...which is

better? Are they both research clinics? How long do you have to stay? Is it

something I'd have to take a long medical leave for, or would it be diagnostics,

then sent home with a treatment plan? I know I would be different than what you

experienced because we're all different...but from your reference point can you

tell me about your experience? Thank you!

shannon

[Guest guest]

I went to Mayo Clinic in March, after being diagnosed in December.

The appt. began in the internal medicine department. Then, the other

departments were scheduled in a matter of a few hours or a couple

days--all outpatient. The entire process took only four days, and

wasn't anything brand new--lots of confirmation of what I was already

doing and some new recommendations regarding medication and ongoing

treatment. The Rheumatology department at Mayo is very knowledgeable

about Stills Disease and very helpful. The whole process at Mayo

is really streamlined well and efficient time wise.

The motels and services in Rochester MN are great as well. Good luck!!!!

>

>

> Danni,

> My Dr. is talking about the cleveland clinic or the mayo clinic

for me as the next step if we don't see improvement soon. I have some

questions...which is better?

[Guest guest]

,

??? The cleveland clinic does a comprehensive outpatient exam. After the exam

they talk to you about treatment options. They give you a number of options. I

was treated at the mayo clinic for my bleeding disorder.The mayo clinic does

more research then cleveland. You or your doctor can call both and see what they

have going on or stills. Both outpatient for me but everyon is different. I hope

this helps.

Danni

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,

??? The cleveland clinic does a comprehensive outpatient exam. After the exam

they talk to you about treatment options. They give you a number of options. I

was treated at the mayo clinic for my bleeding disorder.The mayo clinic does

more research then cleveland. You or your doctor can call both and see what they

have going on or stills. Both outpatient for me but everyon is different. I hope

this helps.

Danni

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,

??? The cleveland clinic does a comprehensive outpatient exam. After the exam

they talk to you about treatment options. They give you a number of options. I

was treated at the mayo clinic for my bleeding disorder.The mayo clinic does

more research then cleveland. You or your doctor can call both and see what they

have going on or stills. Both outpatient for me but everyon is different. I hope

this helps.

Danni

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[Guest guest]

Thank you, I'm hpping it doesn't get to that point. But yes, this helps a lot.

Esp the time frame. I think my dr is leaning towards Cleveland. I'll have to

ask why.

Re: Cleveland clinic

,

??? The cleveland clinic does a comprehensive outpatient exam. After the exam

they talk to you about treatment options. They give you a number of options. I

was treated at the mayo clinic for my bleeding disorder.The mayo clinic does

more research then cleveland. You or your doctor can call both and see what they

have going on or stills. Both outpatient for me but everyon is different. I hope

this helps.

Danni

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[Guest guest]

Thank you, I'm hpping it doesn't get to that point. But yes, this helps a lot.

Esp the time frame. I think my dr is leaning towards Cleveland. I'll have to

ask why.

Re: Cleveland clinic

,

??? The cleveland clinic does a comprehensive outpatient exam. After the exam

they talk to you about treatment options. They give you a number of options. I

was treated at the mayo clinic for my bleeding disorder.The mayo clinic does

more research then cleveland. You or your doctor can call both and see what they

have going on or stills. Both outpatient for me but everyon is different. I hope

this helps.

Danni

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Thank you, I'm hpping it doesn't get to that point. But yes, this helps a lot.

Esp the time frame. I think my dr is leaning towards Cleveland. I'll have to

ask why.

Re: Cleveland clinic

,

??? The cleveland clinic does a comprehensive outpatient exam. After the exam

they talk to you about treatment options. They give you a number of options. I

was treated at the mayo clinic for my bleeding disorder.The mayo clinic does

more research then cleveland. You or your doctor can call both and see what they

have going on or stills. Both outpatient for me but everyon is different. I hope

this helps.

Danni

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Jan

The doctors I see at the clinic are Dr. Vargo (Gastro) and my surgeon

is Dr. Rice. I'm going on 3 yrs since my second myotomy. I don't

post much but read the board everyday. If you have any questions

this is the place to find the answers and to help you realize that

you are not the only one.

Central KY

>

> Hi,

> I was wondering for those of you members who have written about

> recieving treatment at the Cleveland Clinic-

> Who are the doctors there that are well experienced in motility

> disorders, and what is their specialty- surgery or GI.?

> Thanks,

> Jan from N.KY

>

>