I'm looking for a highly recommended pediatric surgeon, any suggestions would be appreciated. My six month old has a cyst on his eyebrow and has been referred to two...
Annette K. replied:
Depends on what kind of surgeon you need. We have worked with Dr. Jennifer Rhodes who is a pediatric plastic surgeon and a craniofacial surgeon. She is excellent. She is mainly at MCV but has an office at St. Mary's (or used to anyway). St. Mary's phone # is 282-9576. MCV # is 828-3045. Her nurse's name is Ruth Trivelpiece-also an angel on this earth! Cannot recommend them highly enough.
Rhonda D. replied:
Dr. Shaw at Stony Point Surgery Center is outstanding. He specializes in ENT, facial and plastic surgery, and may be able to help or refer to someone. Read about him here and be sure to see the video - he does incredible work. http://richmondmom.com/2012/09/05/part-i-dr-shaw-talks-about-kids-and-ear-infections/
Any suggestions for a surgeon to perform a 3rd surgery on me. My mesh has failed and my cerebellum is back in my spinal column. Also, what do you think about getting a...
Shari B. replied:
I will always recommend Dr. Henderson in MD. He's amazing.
Shari B. replied:
http://metropolitanneurosurgery.org
Sharon S. replied:
Dr. Greenfield, Dr. Henderson, Dr. Rosner PERIOD!
Tammy S. replied:
Awesome! I'm going to call my insurance to see if they cover Dr. Henderson! Thank you for the page link, Shari L Erickson Brown
Cyndi H. replied:
Dr Rosner is known to help patients who go through failed/botched decompressions with other NS's.
I was wondering if any of you with a CM also have been diagnosed with mirror movement of the upper extremities, premature fusion of cervical vertebrates, or acute...
Aimee Z. replied:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W69 ghMCPYRk.
Lorie S. replied:
I am friends with Dr. Mankin on Facebook and have spoken with him about my daughter. I want to take my daughter to see him, however all of her local (Kansas-Missouri) surgeons say it cannot be connected and if I take her out of state for treatment they will not continue to see her as a patient. I am trying to find the money for the travel expenses of continually taking her out of state. I live in Kansas and there are no true chiari specialist even in the surrounding states. Aimee Zemanek
Has anyone ever had physical therapy after surgery to correct a labral tear? Hi, folks! You may remember me from such reddit posts as "has anyone ever had a hip...
Kpayne78 replied:
[OrthoVirginia](https://www.orthovirginia.com/) has offices in Fairfax and Fairoaks. I tore the labrum in my right shoulder and they repaired and then I did Pt with them. They were fantastic. I have full range of motion back and full strength back in my right shoulder. I just recently partially tore my left rotater cuff and go back on the 29 th for a follow up and possible MRI to see how bad and if surgery is needed. PT will follow of course.
Anonymous replied:
I'm a PT in Alexandria. Most Outpatient orthopedic clinics have experience with this. You can look on a clinic's website to see the work history of a physical therapist. If he/she has been working for a few years, they've likely treated a labral tear. Ask your MD for a protocol to give to the physical therapist if he has any restrictions in terms of your hip motion. I've heard Town Center Orthopedics in Centervile and Reston are good. I've never worked there though.
nsandz replied:
How was the procedure? I need to get my hip done in about a month from now. Was it just the labrum that they repaired, or did they do additional work as well? And where did you have it done at?
Alright fb friends: does anyone have any experience with a neuro surgeon they really liked? Not for me but a dear friend.
Denise T. replied:
Unfortunately, very familiar. My oldest son, Chris had brain surgery to remove a cavernous angioma. Dr. John Ward operated on him. He is in with Dr. Young and all the best docs. Can't go wrong with that group.
Kathy H. replied:
Dr.Harold Young at MCV - absolutely wonderful!
Amber S. replied:
I have also heard good things about Harold young. I also think Peter Alexander with neurological associates is great
Lisa C. replied:
Dr. Geckle and Dr. Sahni are great!
Diane W. replied:
Dr. Ben Carson at Johns Hopkins Hospital. You can have a consultation with him and he will recommend a doctor. I would value his opinion above anyone's. I sent a dear friend to him years ago for a 2 nd opinion.
Shannon A. replied:
Dr. Sahni did my Dad's surgery last year and Dr. Boyce handles his Parkinson's treatment. Both are excellent.
Stephanie H. replied:
Dr. Young did Chris's back surgery but he's super hard to get into.
Pam W. replied:
Claude Wilson is who I see and I love him- he has a great reputation
Tara D. replied:
Jackson Salvant. Hands down.
Fiona D. replied:
I had a very rare condition with a good chance of never walking again, Dr. Peter Alexander is awesome!
Jennie S. replied:
My husband recommends Peter Alexander also.
Jodi W. replied:
Dr. Young did my brother-in-law's back surgery. He is awesome, but very hard to get in to see.
Hey, Richmond age cohort, need a referral. The surgeon who removed my other cataract a while back retired. I need the left eye worked on, but his replacement at the firm...
Carol V. replied:
Janet Strauss recently had cataracts removed
Louis S. replied:
Dr. Andrew Michael did Janet's and Dr Knapp at VA Eye did mine. Both are good. I think that overall costs were lower at VA Eye. Check out total expenses related to the surgery and follow ups, they can vary.
Rick P. replied:
I know you wanted to stay in the City, but I go to Dr. Suzanne Everhart in Ashland, and she is excellent. She is a surgeon and does quite a few cataract operations every week.
Deborah G. replied:
Carl Outen from our class.
Theresa R. replied:
Dr France's larosa at virginia eye center
Clare R. replied:
Dr. Everhart did a great job on my cousin's cataracts. She likes her a lot.
Carol B. replied:
Commonwealth Eye Care Associates Richmond - ANDREW MICHAEL, M.D.. kind of arrogant, but there are others in his practice
Cathy Y. replied:
I go to Dr. LaRosa as well and have been quite pleased.
Has anyone heard of a Dr. Carrie Shulman in Clearwater, FL? She's who I was referred to and I see she has a lot of credentials, but nothing concerning Chiari. Anyone...
Kathryn G. replied:
Dr. Van Lovern
Julie H. replied:
This Dr. Shulman has impressive credentials, even worked.at.Walter Reed.
Brittany B. replied:
Dr. Shulman was who my neurologist refered me to. I left her office crying and scared as hell. She had absolutely no bedside manner and wouldn't explain anything to me or my parents. We had sent in my images before the appointment and she didn't even look at them until we were there in the room. As soon as she pulled up my image she was like, "I do basic decompressions and your case is complex so I wouldn't be the one to do it." I appreciate that she didn't agree to something she couldn't do, but when I tried to ask questions about what was complex and what my next step should be, she said that she couldn't answer questions about a case she wouldn't be working with. Long story short, I'm 5 weeks post-op with Dr. Trumble in Orlando.
Is anyone concerned about using a chiari "specialist" that because they have performed so many of these surgeries that they are so lacks in the OR that errors might...
Natalie A. replied:
That's why I'm truly happy with Dr Greenfield. He is familiar with all of the sister conditions that go along with it
Jennifer H. replied:
Not to start a riot but I wonder is that happened with Dr B. From what I understood he was a good one and then became more lax and prideful putting people in jeopardy like a friend of my friends had to deal with...
Debbie M. replied:
20 years as Medic and I grilled every doctor I saw, including the one you are scheduled with Laura Dodge. The one you are with gave me the exact same answer as Dr Bolognese, dismissed my symptoms as post concussive syndrome, which absolutely does not explain my deterioration. I ended up using Dr Rosner and went from using a mobility scooter, being literally bed ridden to driving, walking and becoming functional again. So your doctor who told me he does 2 Chiari surgeries a year versus my specialist who does one surgery a week at the moment ( because OR time is not available to book more) and he only performs one surgery a day because he said he will not go into an afternoon surgery tired ( which I absolutely respect and love) made me the #1 priority on my surgery day. Sorry but I refuse to be 2nd or 3rd priority when it came to my brain surgery nor did I want to be a novice doctors' practice' patient.
Is there a running list of top chiari surgeons in California? I need to find another neurosurgeon. Since I have an HMO I have to climb a ladder just to get to the...
Rachel F. replied:
Dr. Seiff in Las Vegas.. About 4-5 hour drive, but its worth a consultation. He is recommend by Dr. Oro and did my decompression
Debbie M. replied:
Dr Rosner also recommended Dr Seiff when I asked about doctors in Las Vegas since I had considered staying there with friends after my decompression last year.
Does anyone know of any Chiari specialists or surgeons in the Virginia Beach, VA area?? I went to someone but he was pretty dismissive, hoping to get a handle on this...
Chereese R. replied:
I went to Neurology Consultants of Tidewater when I was living there but they too seemed to think my herniation was no big deal. Before I left the area I was told that the best option would be going to VCU because they had a chiari specialist.
Sharon J. replied:
Dr. Michael Seiff. The spine and Brain Institute in Las Vegas.
Hi everyone. I'm really in need of some advice from people that actually understand this condition. I had the decompression surgery with c1 and c2 removed in August...
Kelly P. replied:
Dr. Iskandar. He see's adult Chiari and is in Madison. Godmazing doctor and team that works for him.
Jeanne M. replied:
Dr. Dempsey also at UW Madison. I'm very happy with my outcome! Did Heffez do ur first surgery?
Hi. I got hit in the head hard Tuesday night. I was at the ER yesterday because I was so dizzy and my head hurt and burned very bad. The ER Doctor spoke with Dr. Justin...
Laura L. replied:
I emailed Jordan. Dr. Greenfield recommended I see Dr. Fraser for the bolt test, possible shunt and possible stent. Once I know more then we can find out if I need to make the trip to Dr. Greenfield.
I finally got approved to see a nuero surgeon and I am looking for some advice on questions to ask and what test should be done, also if anyone from the Houston, TX area...
Jennifer M. replied:
Dr. Kim did my decompression in May 2015. He didn't do any test except make me try to walk a straight line. Then he saw me 3 months after my surgery and that was it. Told me any other issues I have aren't chiari related. He basically put a hole in my head then wiped his hands clean of me....I wouldn't recommend him to anyone for chiari.
Just moved back to New Jersey and have to get another Neurosurgeon. Does anyone on here recommend a good surgeon in the Middlesex County area? Or close to it?