Dr. Banks in Boston

[Guest guest]

Sorry I haven't been on of late..Ive been just having one flare after

another for nearly a month now. But have been referred to the above

doctor, Dr. Banks in Boston, MA on May 3. I think I read here

somewhere once that someone had gone to him and liked him. It's a

Pancreatic Clinic so I'm really glad to FINALLY be going somewhere

after nearly a year of this where there are actual Pancreatic

Specialists.

If anyone here knows anything of him can you please email me at

darrow3@.... I check that more frequently than anything else.

Also, if you would please put his name or pancreatitis or something so

I won't delete it if it goes to my bulk mail ok?

Thanks!!

[Guest guest]

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Dr. Banks is internationally known for his pancreatitis research and

publications. He's Director of the Gastro division at Brigham &

Woman's Hospital in Boston, I believe, or some similar title.

Although I've heard his name cross the board several times in the past

four years, I can't remember who the members were that had seen him.

One person who saw him was very disappointed, I believe it was because

Dr. Banks wouldn't review any of the records, lab work, CT-scans and

other radiological material that she brought from her previous doctors

and hospitals, and he insisted that everything be redone at his

facility. This upset her, and I don't know what the final outcome was

for this patient.

Another report from another member was very positive, as I remember.

Peg Bates may have taken Brandan to see him at some time, but I don't

believe he ever became Brandan's regular physician. Sorry that I

couldn't have been of more help on this question. Perhaps whomever it

was that saw him will see this and speak up. You also might try

typing his name into the archives block, and see if any discussion

comes up from past messages.

He is highly experienced, though, and if nothing else, should be able

to help get to the bottom of your problems and ultimately help you.

Please let us know how you appointment works out.

We've missed hearing from you, but certainly understand how hard it

can be to keep up when you're feeling so crappy and in pain all of the

time. I hope that your health improves and that you have good success

with the new doctor.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

www.pancassociation.org/anthology#Heidi.html

Bluffton, SC

SC State & SE Regional Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/pancreatitis/

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and should

not be substituted for professional medical consultation.