Looking for a specialist...

I was wondering if anyone might be able to offer a recommendation for a decent general practitioner out in that small rural town. If you'd prefer to share details privately, feel free to send me a DM.

Patrick Green59 said:Does anyone know any good doctors who can give me a solid diagnosis? I could go through my insurance or just pay out of pocket—not really sure what the copay or private fees look like right now. Maybe someone in Chicago or LA? Please let me know if you have leads. It’s kind of urgent. Thanks.

Branko Bilić, is he still practicing over in the suburbs? I heard he moved to the downtown clinic and that he's great. I've been dealing with this pain for two years now and still don't have a straight answer... also, does anyone know a good neurologist or neurosurgeon? I think Dr. Vilandecic retired from the main hospital.🤦

Patrick Green59 said:Does Branko Bilić still work over at Oakwood? I heard he moved over to Rib—supposedly he's pretty great there. Honestly, I’ve been dealing with this constant pain for two years now and still don't have a single diagnosis, which is just frustrating. If anyone happens to know a solid neurologist or neurosurgeon, let me know... I heard Dr. Vilandecic retired from Oakwood, so I'm kind of back at square one.🤦

It’s honestly such a mess here in Seattle—the gastroenterologists are basically telling me they can't help, and then you look at neurology... I mean, a six-month wait? It's ridiculous. And to top it all off, nobody will even bother to sign off on my paperwork so I can get a travel voucher to go see a specialist in Portland. It’s just a total disgrace.

Patrick Green59 said:Does Branko Bilić still practice over at Oakwood? I’ve heard rumors that he moved to Rib, and word is he’s excellent. I have been dealing with persistent pain for two years now without a single diagnosis, so I am looking for guidance. Additionally, if anyone can recommend a highly skilled neurologist or neurosurgeon, I would appreciate it. I understand Dr. Vilandecic has retired from his position at Oakwood.🤦

I have also heard that he is an excellent physician. I attempted to locate him on the staff directory at Oakwood, but I was unable to find his name listed. It would be best to contact the hospital’s main headquarters directly to inquire; it is highly probable that this is simply due to a delay in updating their digital records.
What exactly is the purpose of seeking out a neurosurgeon? There are certainly excellent specialists available at Rib and Oakwood.

Grace Davis77 said:I heard he’s a great doctor too—though I couldn't find him on the directory, so it's probably best just to call the main hospital line and ask. Their database is likely just out of date.
What do you need a neurosurgeon for? There are some really solid ones over at Mayo Clinic or Johns Hopkins...

It's mostly for dizziness, feeling weak, and these little spots... they're about 4 mm, honestly who knows what they are or if they're actually dangerous. I had a CT and a CT angiography about six months ago—it wasn't a venous cavernoma—so now I'm just waiting on an MRI for my brain and cervical spine in about 20 days. Once I have all the results, I'll head over to Chicago to get everything checked out.

Patrick Green59 said:I've been dealing with this crazy vertigo, weakness, and some little spots—about 4 mm—and honestly, God only knows what it is. I'm worried if it's dangerous or not. I'm getting a CT scan and a CT angiography in about six months, but it isn't a cavernoma. Now I'm just waiting on an MRI for my brain and cervical spine in about 20 days, and once I have all those results, I'll head over to Chicago.

Dr. Ilendecic actually operated on me about seven years ago in Oakwood for trigeminal neuralgia and totally saved my life—I couldn't even walk for two years because of the pain. Back then, the doctors in Miami had absolutely no clue what was going on. Nowadays, it's my head and these pains on the left side... maybe it's ulcerative colitis, or IBS, or whatever they call it. I've been struggling and pushing through it for three years now, but it's ruining my sleep and my job, and I just really need a solution. The doctors here in Miami don't seem to have any answers. They won't even give me a referral to go to Chicago or cover my travel expenses; I have to pay for everything myself. Honestly, it's pretty shameful.😠

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some solid recommendations for a reliable orthopedic specialist in Miami. During a routine checkup, I was told I have scoliosis, but then a doctor over at San Francisco insisted everything looks perfectly fine.
The thing is, my back is still killing me, and while I’d love nothing more than to get back into my sports routine, I’m honestly terrified of making the injury worse...

Thanks 😉

Nicole Castillo3 said:Hey, I could really use a recommendation for a solid orthopedic surgeon in Miami. During a routine checkup, they told me I have scoliosis, but then some doctor at San Francisco insisted everything was totally fine.
The thing is, my back is killing me regardless—I’d love to get back into sports, but I'm kind of terrified I might make things worse if I push it...

Thanks! 😉

Any advice? I'm looking in Chicago. Honestly, dealing with the Mayo Clinic in Miami is just such a headache. From what I've experienced, Chicago is on a whole different level—I'll definitely be heading back there once I can afford it.

Can anyone recommend a really good, high-quality dentist in San Diego? Thanks!

Patrick Green59 said:Can anyone offer some advice? I'm looking at options in Chicago, My experience at the Mayo Clinic in Miami was honestly exhausting. Chicago is a completely different story based on what I've seen, and I plan to head back there once I am fully recovered and able to travel again.

Believe me, things aren't perfect in Chicago either. If you are specifically looking for orthopedic care, I would highly recommend heading to Newport instead.

placidcobra7 said:My child has outgrown Silver City. Does anyone have a recommendation for a pulmonologist (perhaps on the west side of Chicago)?

I might have one, prof.Tudorić!
The Los Angeles Lakers specialist is a fantastic doctor!

He really helped me out, and not just personally... I had been going from the local clinic all the way to the pulmonary department at Rockefeller, but they didn't seem to know anything. It was just wrong diagnoses and a pile of incorrect medications. This man managed to provide a quick, high-quality diagnosis in about half an hour and resolved my serious issues.

😵

electricbadger32 said:Hi there,
I am looking for a solid endocrinologist, specifically for thyroid testing and checking FT4, FT3, and things like that.
Private practice,
or maybe some recommendations for Mayo Clinic or Vv.

Has anyone seen Prof. Dr. Sc. Ivana Pavlic-renar?
Thanks.

Well, if you need an endocrinologist, I would definitely suggest Prof. Dumić!😛 I'd probably avoid Mayo Clinic if I were you. Vinogradska seems like a better choice...

Grace Davis77 said:Even in Chicago, things aren't always perfect, trust me. If you need orthopedic work, I'd probably suggest heading over to Newport.

So, the Mayo Clinic found him—looks like it might be a rib or something. He'll probably get assigned to a specific ward, maybe doing endoscopy or something like that. They said the check-up should happen in about 2 months.

Patrick Green59 said:Honestly, I’m just completely exhausted by the Mayo Clinic in San Francisco... Chicago is a world apart, based on my own experience, and I'll definitely be heading back there once everything is settled

There are idiots everywhere, whether you're in Chicago or San Francisco—and believe me, I say that from both my own encounters and what I've seen from others...

I'm looking for a recommendation in San Francisco, either within the hospital system or through a private practice, though I wouldn't rule out finding some decent professionals closer to home here in the States...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a great private ophthalmologist in Chicago? Thanks! 🙂

Maria Ward said:I am kindly requesting a recommendation for a reputable private ophthalmologist located in Chicago. Thank you. 🙂

Out of several specialists I have consulted, my most satisfactory experience was with Dr. Charlotte Pinter at Madison Square Garden.

Anyone got a solid GP recommendation around Brooklyn? I'm specifically near the Depot.

Thanks! 🙂

Does anyone know a good urologist in NYC? :/

Hey, I'm looking for a recommendation for a reliable (actually, make it the absolute best 🙂) dermatologist in Miami.

I’m looking for some recommendations for a doctor—maybe someone specializing in cardiology or internal medicine—that I could talk to about managing high blood pressure issues.