A Patch reader is looking for help finding a specialist for her preteen son with ADHD. She's not necessarily looking for a neurologist — maybe a behavior specialist...
Kathy M. replied:
If you want the natural approach from an MD. Dr Anthony Boggess. (734) 929- 2696. He does testing and offers neutraceuticals
Bonnie K. replied:
Do not take your child to a chiropractor for help with ADHD....Dr Young's office is excellent...
Stacy T. replied:
Dr. London in Troy
Anne W. replied:
Joel Young's group in Rochester Hills or Birgit Amann in Troy, also Michael McMillan in Rochester Hills (pyschologist)
Becky U. replied:
Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine - Dr Joel Young. He is an expert in ADHD and have written several books as well as been an expert speaker on national news broadcasts.
Stephanie U. replied:
Dr. Angela K Debastos, (pediatric neuro-psychologist) who moved from Rochester to Troy a little over a year ago. or doctor Bradley Barnes who is associated with Kidz first pediatrics.
Ross E. replied:
Dr. Jeffrey London - Troy or at Havenwick Hospital in Auburn Hills.
Kidz1st P. replied:
Kidz1 st has a physician on staff - Dr. Bradley Barnes that specializes in ADHD. He sees kids Thursday afternoons! Make an appoint by calling 248-651-8197. He works with family, school and others to be sure the approach is effective.
Laura T. replied:
Dr. Joel Young at Rochester Behaviorial Center, on Livernois between University and Avon. Everyone there is great!!
Sarah M. replied:
Also, strattera is a great ADHD medicine without the terrible side affects that adderall and Ritalin have.
Diane W. replied:
The Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine is great. We like Dr. Amann also but she doesn't take our insurance.
Stephenie W. replied:
I would Highly recommend Dr. Amann in Troy. There are behavior specialist along with the doctor. She specializes in hard to treat ADHD. Remember, this is a medical condition that needs to be treated as such. It can be complicated to treat. I would also recommend going to the CHADD website for support along with any book by Dr. Russell Barkley. He is the leader in research along with treatment:) hang in there:)))
Danielle B. replied:
Dr Melhim Restum- his office near amc 30 in sterling heights. ADDapt is what his practice is called. He is awesome!!!
Cameron B. replied:
Maryann Blosgett Wilshere gave great info! Just went through a major diet change (zero drugs) with my daughter whom was not speaking and it healed her gut and she doesn't stop talking.:) It's a life style change and takes lots of work but its possible. Not to sound harsh but you have to be willing to put in the work and not give up for it to work. It was well worth it for us.:)
Andrea L. replied:
OUCARES (http://www.oakland.edu/oucares/) has a lot of great resources for parents/relatives with children with autism and related needs. They might be able to recommend someone for her!
Suzzanne S. replied:
Michael Krstevski at Rochester center for behavioral medicine is awesome, I've had a working relationship with him and would definitely recommend him.
Judi N. replied:
I would recommend Dr Young@Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine. They will do the testing and treatment for you. Excellent physician
Vicki L. replied:
I also recommended rcbm Kathy tessmer and Kathy Pritchard are both great ...
Jill V. replied:
Gary Troct at Beaumont Royal Oak
Martha J. replied:
We've had great success with Dr. London and a support study group with Kevin Roberts. http://kevinjroberts.net/adhd/
Cameron B. replied:
Dr. Susan McCreadie is a holistic MD that has had great success with treating ADD and ADHD. Being holistic she obviously won't go the pharma route to treat right away. www.drmccreadie.com
Lisa K. replied:
Dr. Joel Young's office Rochester ... ADHD specialist ... Yvonne, PA is awesome & group of psychologists are great! Highly recommend!
Macomb County area peeps... I'm looking for a new neurologist closer to home. I need someone who is familiar with unusual things and definitely not Michigan Neurology...
Kelly U. replied:
Lol Awesome Leah!!
Leah T. replied:
Joyce Stringfield... she's having a girl, Ellie Due February 27 th.
Christie B. replied:
I was just curious bc I feel the same exact way about them. They did the same thing with my head/neck pain w migraines. The 2 docs I seen looked me over and did an MRI and chalked it up to weak muscles. I have occipital neuralgia which is a damaged nerve giving me migraine type headaches. I seen them 2 yrs ago then went back last year bc I was desperate for any relief so I wanted another nerve block even thou they last only 2 weeks on me. The only thing I gained from them is a relationship with Dr. Moosavi who has completely changed my life and has been an angel. Otherwise THEY SUCK!!! Unfortunately I don't have a neuro to refer to you thou
Kelly U. replied:
Christie you should come see Dr Zaki too!!
Lori B. replied:
Ester Young< she is very good and not as far as MSU she is on Rochester Road
Cathy H. replied:
I love Dr. Martin Belkin at MIND (Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders). He has an office on Dequindre and 11 Mile and one in Farmington Hills. I think all the doctors at MIND are very well respected.
Amber P. replied:
Dr. Esther young in Rochester my mom went though tons of neuro's under she found dr young 5 years ago. She swears by her
Hey MI friends. Looking for dr recommendations! Mainly primary care, pediatrician, and neurologist, but other specialty suggestions are welcome! Chiropractor too!...
Kristan S. replied:
We use Mali and Mali Pediatrics. Darren/Kara McCullough and Tamara/Mark Johnson recommended them to us and we've found them easy to work with.
Sara W. replied:
We use Northeast Pediatrics--love them.
Sara W. replied:
Tony Purdy is a great chiropractor. He has a practice at Teinken and Rochester. His wife is a chiropractor too. I went to high school with him.:)
Sara B. replied:
We love Dr. Reginald O'Neal, our primary care doctor.
Katie W. replied:
We also go to Mali and Mali pediatrics and we LOVE them. They are located in Troy Beaumont which is just at dequindre and south blvd.
Debi R. replied:
We use Northeast Pediatrics. They are in the same building as Dr. O'Neal who has been fabulous as Burt's PCP.