Guest guest Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Thinking about taking Gabe to have his feet checked... He's not due to see Ponseti for another 6 months, but it's been 5 months since he's seen him. I'm kind of paraniod to let his feet go nearly 11 months without a check up. I'm thinking about driving to see either Buzz Showalter in Idaho or Hatch in Colorado, has anyone been to either of these docs? Gabe has atypical feet, so I'd hate to waste my time driving then have to argue about treatment.... Any suggestions?I know there is a ponseti-using doc at the Salt Lake Shriner's, but I haven't heard anything from anyone who's actually used him, nor is he on Ponseti's list. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Thinking about taking Gabe to have his feet checked... He's not due to see Ponseti for another 6 months, but it's been 5 months since he's seen him. I'm kind of paraniod to let his feet go nearly 11 months without a check up. I'm thinking about driving to see either Buzz Showalter in Idaho or Hatch in Colorado, has anyone been to either of these docs? Gabe has atypical feet, so I'd hate to waste my time driving then have to argue about treatment.... Any suggestions?I know there is a ponseti-using doc at the Salt Lake Shriner's, but I haven't heard anything from anyone who's actually used him, nor is he on Ponseti's list. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Faith, We see Dr. Showalter in Boise. We like him. We initially started Tenny's treatment with a local ortho, who did his best but did more damage than help. He referred us to Dr. Showalter when Tenny was 5 months- which is where we discovered Ponseti method. He has always been good to answer questions and listen to my concerns. He assistant, Leilani, is wonderful. I have her phone number if you would like it. She is good to answer messages and talk to the doctor. It wouldn't hurt to give her a call and ask some questions. Tenny doesn't have atypical feet so I don't know specifics on his experience. I do know that he is the only doc in the Boise area that will treat club feet. All other docs refer to him. I have been there several times when he has residents with him and he explains to them in depth what he is doing to the foot. He doesn't deal with the specifics of the brace- we go to the orthotist for that (we have Markell shoes). I know he is aware of the brace, but I don't know much beyond that. A few things that impressed me about Dr. Showalter..... I have seen too many doctors that assume you know nothing, and you argue to get them to even admit something is wrong, and then you are right. When Dr. Showalter reduced Tenny's hours he said straight down to 12. I said no. He said why? I told him. He said do it your way, I would just like to see that kid on his feet as much as possible. I said sounds good to me. Also, he has never ever complained when I have to drag other kids with me. (not every doc likes it when mom drags in the other rugrats) he has always been very good with the other kids. On a lighter note, the first time I saw him he asked me if there was a family history of club feet. I said no. He said, well this is your first so you wouldn't have other children with the problem. I said this is number five. He said you don't look old enough to have five. Good answer, you are now my friend. Not that that has anything to do with club foot treatment and the quality of it. Just made my day. Here I babble on. Let me know if you want Leilani's number, she could probably answer a few of your questions. Message ----- From: faith slattery To: clubfoot ; nosurgery4clubfoot Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 10:51 AM Subject: Drs Showalter or Hatch? Thinking about taking Gabe to have his feet checked... He's not due to see Ponseti for another 6 months, but it's been 5 months since he's seen him. I'm kind of paraniod to let his feet go nearly 11 months without a check up. I'm thinking about driving to see either Buzz Showalter in Idaho or Hatch in Colorado, has anyone been to either of these docs? Gabe has atypical feet, so I'd hate to waste my time driving then have to argue about treatment.... Any suggestions?I know there is a ponseti-using doc at the Salt Lake Shriner's, but I haven't heard anything from anyone who's actually used him, nor is he on Ponseti's list. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Faith, We see Dr. Showalter in Boise. We like him. We initially started Tenny's treatment with a local ortho, who did his best but did more damage than help. He referred us to Dr. Showalter when Tenny was 5 months- which is where we discovered Ponseti method. He has always been good to answer questions and listen to my concerns. He assistant, Leilani, is wonderful. I have her phone number if you would like it. She is good to answer messages and talk to the doctor. It wouldn't hurt to give her a call and ask some questions. Tenny doesn't have atypical feet so I don't know specifics on his experience. I do know that he is the only doc in the Boise area that will treat club feet. All other docs refer to him. I have been there several times when he has residents with him and he explains to them in depth what he is doing to the foot. He doesn't deal with the specifics of the brace- we go to the orthotist for that (we have Markell shoes). I know he is aware of the brace, but I don't know much beyond that. A few things that impressed me about Dr. Showalter..... I have seen too many doctors that assume you know nothing, and you argue to get them to even admit something is wrong, and then you are right. When Dr. Showalter reduced Tenny's hours he said straight down to 12. I said no. He said why? I told him. He said do it your way, I would just like to see that kid on his feet as much as possible. I said sounds good to me. Also, he has never ever complained when I have to drag other kids with me. (not every doc likes it when mom drags in the other rugrats) he has always been very good with the other kids. On a lighter note, the first time I saw him he asked me if there was a family history of club feet. I said no. He said, well this is your first so you wouldn't have other children with the problem. I said this is number five. He said you don't look old enough to have five. Good answer, you are now my friend. Not that that has anything to do with club foot treatment and the quality of it. Just made my day. Here I babble on. Let me know if you want Leilani's number, she could probably answer a few of your questions. Message ----- From: faith slattery To: clubfoot ; nosurgery4clubfoot Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 10:51 AM Subject: Drs Showalter or Hatch? Thinking about taking Gabe to have his feet checked... He's not due to see Ponseti for another 6 months, but it's been 5 months since he's seen him. I'm kind of paraniod to let his feet go nearly 11 months without a check up. I'm thinking about driving to see either Buzz Showalter in Idaho or Hatch in Colorado, has anyone been to either of these docs? Gabe has atypical feet, so I'd hate to waste my time driving then have to argue about treatment.... Any suggestions?I know there is a ponseti-using doc at the Salt Lake Shriner's, but I haven't heard anything from anyone who's actually used him, nor is he on Ponseti's list. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Thanks ! As always, I appreciate the info. ph Grush wrote:Faith, We see Dr. Showalter in Boise. We like him. We initially started Tenny's treatment with a local ortho, who did his best but did more damage than help. He referred us to Dr. Showalter when Tenny was 5 months- which is where we discovered Ponseti method. He has always been good to answer questions and listen to my concerns. He assistant, Leilani, is wonderful. I have her phone number if you would like it. She is good to answer messages and talk to the doctor. It wouldn't hurt to give her a call and ask some questions. Tenny doesn't have atypical feet so I don't know specifics on his experience. I do know that he is the only doc in the Boise area that will treat club feet. All other docs refer to him. I have been there several times when he has residents with him and he explains to them in depth what he is doing to the foot. He doesn't deal with the specifics of the brace- we go to the orthotist for that (we have Markell shoes). I know he is aware of the brace, but I don't know much beyond that. A few things that impressed me about Dr. Showalter..... I have seen too many doctors that assume you know nothing, and you argue to get them to even admit something is wrong, and then you are right. When Dr. Showalter reduced Tenny's hours he said straight down to 12. I said no. He said why? I told him. He said do it your way, I would just like to see that kid on his feet as much as possible. I said sounds good to me. Also, he has never ever complained when I have to drag other kids with me. (not every doc likes it when mom drags in the other rugrats) he has always been very good with the other kids. On a lighter note, the first time I saw him he asked me if there was a family history of club feet. I said no. He said, well this is your first so you wouldn't have other children with the problem. I said this is number five. He said you don't look old enough to have five. Good answer, you are now my friend. Not that that has anything to do with club foot treatment and the quality of it. Just made my day. Here I babble on. Let me know if you want Leilani's number, she could probably answer a few of your questions. Message ----- From: faith slattery To: clubfoot ; nosurgery4clubfoot Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 10:51 AM Subject: Drs Showalter or Hatch? Thinking about taking Gabe to have his feet checked... He's not due to see Ponseti for another 6 months, but it's been 5 months since he's seen him. I'm kind of paraniod to let his feet go nearly 11 months without a check up. I'm thinking about driving to see either Buzz Showalter in Idaho or Hatch in Colorado, has anyone been to either of these docs? Gabe has atypical feet, so I'd hate to waste my time driving then have to argue about treatment.... Any suggestions?I know there is a ponseti-using doc at the Salt Lake Shriner's, but I haven't heard anything from anyone who's actually used him, nor is he on Ponseti's list. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Thanks ! As always, I appreciate the info. ph Grush wrote:Faith, We see Dr. Showalter in Boise. We like him. We initially started Tenny's treatment with a local ortho, who did his best but did more damage than help. He referred us to Dr. Showalter when Tenny was 5 months- which is where we discovered Ponseti method. He has always been good to answer questions and listen to my concerns. He assistant, Leilani, is wonderful. I have her phone number if you would like it. She is good to answer messages and talk to the doctor. It wouldn't hurt to give her a call and ask some questions. Tenny doesn't have atypical feet so I don't know specifics on his experience. I do know that he is the only doc in the Boise area that will treat club feet. All other docs refer to him. I have been there several times when he has residents with him and he explains to them in depth what he is doing to the foot. He doesn't deal with the specifics of the brace- we go to the orthotist for that (we have Markell shoes). I know he is aware of the brace, but I don't know much beyond that. A few things that impressed me about Dr. Showalter..... I have seen too many doctors that assume you know nothing, and you argue to get them to even admit something is wrong, and then you are right. When Dr. Showalter reduced Tenny's hours he said straight down to 12. I said no. He said why? I told him. He said do it your way, I would just like to see that kid on his feet as much as possible. I said sounds good to me. Also, he has never ever complained when I have to drag other kids with me. (not every doc likes it when mom drags in the other rugrats) he has always been very good with the other kids. On a lighter note, the first time I saw him he asked me if there was a family history of club feet. I said no. He said, well this is your first so you wouldn't have other children with the problem. I said this is number five. He said you don't look old enough to have five. Good answer, you are now my friend. Not that that has anything to do with club foot treatment and the quality of it. Just made my day. Here I babble on. Let me know if you want Leilani's number, she could probably answer a few of your questions. Message ----- From: faith slattery To: clubfoot ; nosurgery4clubfoot Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 10:51 AM Subject: Drs Showalter or Hatch? Thinking about taking Gabe to have his feet checked... He's not due to see Ponseti for another 6 months, but it's been 5 months since he's seen him. I'm kind of paraniod to let his feet go nearly 11 months without a check up. I'm thinking about driving to see either Buzz Showalter in Idaho or Hatch in Colorado, has anyone been to either of these docs? Gabe has atypical feet, so I'd hate to waste my time driving then have to argue about treatment.... Any suggestions?I know there is a ponseti-using doc at the Salt Lake Shriner's, but I haven't heard anything from anyone who's actually used him, nor is he on Ponseti's list. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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