Looking for a specialist...

Anyone know a good hematologist in NYC? If you could share a few thoughts, that would be awesome.

restlessbadger2 said:Does anyone have a recommendation for a decent general practitioner in the Washington, D.C. area? I'm looking for someone reliable who won't make things difficult when it comes to referrals or scheduling diagnostic tests and specialists. I would truly appreciate any suggestions. 🙂

I am also searching for a GP and a gynecologist, preferably in Brooklyn. 🙂

Even some advice on which ERs to avoid would be helpful. 😬

Wait... is nobody actually replying to anyone on here, or is everyone just hiding in the DMs? 🙂

I'm looking for a solid dermatologist in Washington, D.C. Ideally someone covered by Medicare.

Nobody's looking at anyone else... You ask a hundred questions and get a single answer in return.

Kyle Martin3 said:I'm also on the hunt for a good GP and a gynecologist, preferably somewhere in Brooklyn.🙂

Feel free to shoot me a private message with anyone I definitely SHOULDN'T see.😬

Personally, I’d love something on the west side of town, but let's not turn this into a debate about vaccinations.😁
As for gynecologists, honestly, you can't find a single decent one in this part of the city. I'm actually planning to switch over to Dr. Clap Pulanic (over in the Borongaj area). I know, I know—it's quite a trek, but so many women have nothing but glowing things to say about her, so I'm taking that as my North Star.🙂

restlessbadger2 said:I’d also prefer the West Side, but there's no point in being overly picky.😁
Regarding gynecologists, you won't find a decent one in this part of town. I'm actually planning to switch to Dr. Clap in the suburbs. I know it's a long drive, but most women speak so highly of her that it feels like the right move.🙂

Thanks for the recommendation.🙂

I’m looking for some solid recommendations or anyone who can share their experience with the trauma neurosurgeons over at Drakovich. I really need to get a disc shaved down—it's pressing right up against my spinal cord and I've had enough.

Mark Thompson9 said:I am looking for recommendations and personal experiences regarding neurosurgeons specializing in trauma at the Drakovich center. I need to have a disc shaved down because it is pressing against my spinal cord.

The real question is whether the Drakovich facility even employs neurosurgeons anymore. One retired, and the other moved over to the Mayo Clinic; apparently, some of the surgeons have transitioned into private practice. While they may have hired new staff in the interim, there are far superior and more robust centers for spinal surgery elsewhere, such as the Mayo Clinic or Vineyard Hospital.

My apologies if I’m barking up the wrong tree here, or if this question comes across as a bit thick 😬

Does anyone happen to know where I can find a directory of general practitioners in Washington, D.C. who are actually accepting new patients right now? Or, better yet, if someone here has a lead on a doctor who isn't completely booked out—honestly, the specific neighborhood doesn't matter much to me. Thanks 😍

gentleorca74 said:My apologies if this question is misplaced or seems somewhat trivial, 😬

Does anyone know where I can find a directory of general practitioners in Washington, D.C. who are currently accepting new patients? Alternatively, if anyone here happens to have recommendations for specific doctors, the exact neighborhood isn't strictly necessary. Thank you. 😍

The most effective course of action would be to contact Medicare directly.

Does anyone know if you can get a mole checkup and a urology exam done at the Mayo Clinic in Seattle? Also, what’s the vibe like and how long does it usually take?

Morgan Chavez4 said:Does anyone know if you can get a skin check and a urology exam done at the Medicare clinic in Seattle? Like, what's the deal with how that works and how long it usually takes?

They can pretty much do everything there...

As for how long it lasts or what the vibe is, honestly, that just depends on whatever specific issue you're dealing with.

And hey, they can even do surgery if things get serious enough.

My son actually had an operation done there about two years ago.

I've got nothing but good things to say about them.

Hey everyone!
Can anyone point me toward a decent GP on the west side of Washington, D.C.? I’m looking specifically around the Brooklyn and Grove areas or somewhere nearby.
Since I’m moving to the city, I’m stuck having to switch doctors from my current one 🙂
So, if you have any leads on a sane, normal doctor—someone who isn't going to make me jump through hoops just to get a referral for my health issues—that would be amazing.
Thanks!

Grace Davis77 said:The real question is whether Drakovich even has any neurosurgeons left—one just retired, and another moved over to the Mayo Clinic, while some of the other surgeons have jumped ship to private practice. They might have hired some new faces by now, but let’s be real, there are way better, more heavy-duty centers for spine surgery out there, like the Mayo Clinic or Vineyard...

So, I actually had Drakovich recommended to me because they say it’s got the longest history. Apparently, Professor Pavic is there, and I hear he's an absolute beast when it comes to neurosurgery. Then you've got Dr. Kayla, though word on the street is she isn't taking on new surgical cases anymore. Also, does anyone actually know who Dr. Somun is?

Hey everyone, 🙂 I could really use some advice here.

I’m not an American citizen and I don't have Medicare, but I need to get a stool culture done. Does anyone know where I can go in the Washington, D.C. area to get this done without getting absolutely ripped off?

Mark Thompson9 said:I was actually recommended the Drakovich clinic because of its long-standing reputation. They have Professor Pavic there, who I hear is an exceptional neurosurgeon. It’s also true that Dr. Kayla apparently isn't taking on any more surgical cases. Does anyone happen to know who Dr. Somun is?

Dr. Somun is one of the younger specialists; he had the shortest wait time when I was trying to schedule an appointment, though I ultimately decided not to see him.
Dr. Kayla practices privately.

Megan Rodriguez12 said:Hey everyone!
Can anyone recommend a solid GP on the west side of Washington, D.C.? Somewhere around Brooklyn or nearby neighborhoods.
Since I'm moving to the area, I have to switch doctors from my current one, 🙂
So, if you know of someone reasonable—someone who won't make me jump through hoops just to get referrals for my health issues—please let me know.
Thanks!

I'm actually looking for someone in that same part of town too. I'd really appreciate any leads! 🙂

Betty Kelly16 said:Anyone got a solid recommendation for an oncologist in NYC?

I'd say go with Duke over at Clap, though I wouldn't necessarily label him a gynecologic oncologist—he’s definitely an oncologist, but I'm not totally sure about his specific sub-specialty, if you even call it that these days...

Hey, I'm on the hunt for a solid doctor. I'm looking around the Queens area for a general practitioner since I don't have anyone on my insurance right now... 🙂

Any recommendations or advice? Hit me up! 🤷

If anyone happens to have a lead on a good private proctologist, please hit me up with their info. Thanks...