How do I find a great specialist?

[Guest guest]

Hi all. I actually have been seeing a specialist in Philadelphia for a

couple of years now. Have not been diagnosed yet but he seems to think

chronic pancreatitis is what I have and yet...not able to diagnose it.

I've been told I may have to wait for years. I am only 30 and have

been ill since I was 27. This has left me unable to work or do too

much of anything and I am unwilling to simply sit and wait. I am

thinking perhaps I should find another doctor (this one is my 3rd

already but...). I won't give up my current one but perhaps someone

else may know or see something this one does not? Anyone have advice?

Also, I was thinking there must be someone good in NYC. Can someone

tell me how you go about finding the top docs in this field?? I have

no idea how or where to start. Is there a web site i can search on??

Thanks in advance and hope everyone is as well as possible.

[Guest guest]

Hey , I'm in the same area, NJ, and I am also looking for

someone, so if you find one, please tell me and I will do the same for

you. Sound good?

Eileen

[Guest guest]

Will do. I have a friend whose father is a doctor in NY

(pathologist..no GI) so he is looking into whether he knows of anyone

or even just what some good hospitals are. I'll let you know if i find

someone good.

> Hey , I'm in the same area, NJ, and I am also looking for

> someone, so if you find one, please tell me and I will do the same

for

> you. Sound good?

>

> Eileen