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Orthopedic Surgeon
Asked by L.R. from Stockton
on January 29, 2008
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Has anyone had to take their child to a pediatric orthopedic surgeon? My son had a failed trigger thumb surgery, and now for our second round, we would like a special...
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- Where do you live? I know of a wonderful hand surgeon, Doctor Ben Maser at Palo Alto Medical Clinic in Palo Alto, not necessarily pediatric. But can get great referr...
- I do not know where you live but if you live in the Bay area, San Francisco, I would suggest that you go to Childrens Hospital in Oakland and See Dr. Hoffinger. He ha...
- Hi, I am not sure where the failed surgery took place, but Shriners Hospital has some of the best ortho surgeons. Best wishes to you and your family. M. S :)
Anyone Know a Good Breast Specialist or General Surgeon?
Asked by A.S. from Phoenix
on September 10, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
I am writing today on behalf of my friend. She found a lump right above her right breast and went to see a general surgeon about it after being refer...
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- My surgeon was Dr Richard Cooper (480- ###-###-####) with Advanced Surgical Associates in Mesa. I was first referred to Desert Breast Center (1950 E Southern in Tempe...
- I went to Dr. Susan Cortesi in Mesa. She was absolutely wonderful. For me, I have had ultrasounds and mammograms, then biopsies. I've also had a surgery. In by 7:3...
- Hi A., I have a fabulous breast MD, his name is Dr. Zanis.... He is not one to immediately have surgery, he is compassionate and well educated in his field. I have ...
Seeking Breast Cancer Surgeon
Asked by D.B. from Chicago
on February 16, 2012
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Hi Moms. Unfortunately, I was just told a couple of hours ago that I have breast cancer and that I need to contact a surgeon immediately. I am 40 with a husband and 3 ...
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- I don't know of any doctors who specialize in this, but want to send positive, healing thoughts your way.
- God bless.. I'm sending good wishes your way. I know that Rush is an excellent hospital with good surgeons for this sort of thing.
- I am so sorry and wanted to offer my support. After you meet with your Dr. you can make a plan. I'm sure the Chicago area is crawling with more than qualified docto...
Orthopedic Surgeon
Asked by T.M. from Detroit
on August 24, 2008
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Hi everyone, my 4 year old daughter fractured her arm yesterday and for now she in a splint. My question is does anybody know of a good pediatric orthopedic surgeon o...
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- T., When I broke my arm, my parents took me to the Orthopedic Surgeon at St. Joes ... I think it's in the Rictart Building ... sorry for the spelling ... they see a...
- My son goes to one at Henry Ford downtown. His name is Dr. Zalts. He has a problem with toe walking. Hope that helps!
- I work as an operating room nurse and I know several good ones through Oakwood Hospital, I also think some of them work at Henry Ford. I would choose Dr Douog Plagens,...
Orthopedic Surgeon near Frisco Area!
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on July 12, 2011
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I'm really nervous when it comes to surgeons because I like to know they do great jobs. I'm seeking a Foot surgeon in frisco area for myself. I am having some cosmetic...
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- First of all it IS....San Francisco. Unless you are talking about someplace else. Why do you want to be in SFO. You don't say if it is for you or a child. Orthop...
- www.posmc.com Plano Orthopedic Sports Medicine. I believe they have a satelitte office in Frisco. The main office is on Plano Parkway in between Preston and th...
- I saw Dr. Joseph McNutt. The website is www.friscoortho.com. They are at Centennial Medical Center. I saw him for my knee and he was really nice and was willing to ...
Which Medical Specialist, If Any, Should I Take Her To?
Asked by D.H. from New York
on September 25, 2012
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My lovely and bright 15 year old daughter is suffering so with the battles of puberty. She has breakouts on her face, upper back, upper arms, and chest. She's also dev...
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- OB for the worries about her breasts and the family history of hypothyroidism. A dermatologist for the acne. Don't forego the dermatologist just to save money on...
- Take her to a dermatologist and have them run a blood panel. My daughter turned out to have a severe thyroid problem. Now that it has been taken care of, her skin has ...
- I'd start with the pediatrician but be very proactive and verbal with your concerns, dont let the pediatrician blow it off as nothing unless he/she can convince you th...
Medical
Asked by K.L. from Seattle
on January 20, 2007
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MY DAUGHTER IS HAVING EXTREME SHOULDER PAINS...WHAT KIND OF DR. DO I MAKE AN APPT WITH?
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- I guess it would depend on whether it was bone, muscle, or something else. I would call my regular doctor, describe the problem to them, and go from there. Your regula...
- I think it matters how old she is and what kinds of activities she engages in. For example: If she does repetitive motions, she may have a bone spur, which would requi...
- I would say to check with her pediatrician first to see if it's a muscular problem or if she has a fracture. Did she fall lately? If it's broken, she'll see an ortho...
Shin Splints: Sports Medicine Doctor or Orthopedic Surgeon?
Asked by K.W. from Phoenix
on May 11, 2011
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Hello: I have chronic shin splints from running. I stretch before and after. I also ice. I wear quality shoes. I run on dirt, not concrete or asphalt. I don't ha...
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- You may want to consider a fast read prior to doctors, Born to Run.
- You'll need to get fitted for the right shoes. You likely have under or over pronation in your feet and that is causing the imbalance which is resulting in the shin s...
- Sports Medicine, they are more likely to come up with an answer for an Athletic lifestyle than an Ortho. If you are having shin splints it's probably the biomechanics ...
Is Anyone a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Asked by L.L. from Chicago
on June 8, 2008
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Two and a half years ago when my son was born my husband and I decided it was best for my family for me to quit my job and stay home to care for our son. I have never...
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- I am a Medical Transcriptionist, but I can give you some pointers on billing/coding. The most lucrative of the 3 is coding, followed by transcription and then billing....
- I am not a specialist but I went to a vocational school for medical billing and coding. A very short 16 week course. I agree with the other response coding is where th...
- my mother in law just got a job doing this. It did require a 2-year degree, including courses in computers (basic use), anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, an...
Seeking Pediatric Behavioral Specialist
Asked by J.S. from Hartford
on May 26, 2007
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I suspect that my 4 1/2 yr old has Asperger's Syndrome/Disorder, and I'm trying to find a specialist to diagnose her. I can't seem to get an appointment at the CT Chi...
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- FYI: there is also a clinic at UConn in Storrs in the Clinical Psych training program that specializes in autism spectrum disorders. There are a lot of researchers an...
- Hi J.. My 3 1/2 year old is seeing a specialist in Waterbury. We suspected he had Tourette's Syndrome (turns out to be just a movement disorder). My pediatrician recom...
- I use a pediatriac neurologist with her own practice in Middletown named Michelle Kleiman. Her phone number is ###-###-####. She lacks bedside mannerisms, but I like h...
