Looking for a specialist...

Amy Martinez36 said:Any derm recommendations in Cleveland?
I see exam prices are hitting $117, so I’m not really looking to just go to anyone (potential issue: some viral warts—my own diagnosis, lol)

You can get viral warts and papillomas handled at any hospital in the dermatology department via cryotherapy or electrocoagulation for maybe less than $67.

I need some advice here. I’ve been lifting heavy lately and my abdomen and groin have been killing me, then yesterday a lump about the size of a hazelnut popped up on my stomach wall. There isn't much else to it—it's gotta be a hernia. I'm looking for recommendations on where to go. I've heard all sorts of things, mentions of ligaments, maybe even Saint Catherine? Also, if anyone knows whether you can use insurance for this—like if you pick up a policy, would it cover part of the costs?

I've worked hard to get in shape since I'm pretty active with sports, and I've got a mountain of chores around the house, so I really want to get back on my feet ASAP. Thanks

northerntiger15 said:I am looking for some advice. I have been lifting heavy weights lately, and I’ve been experiencing pain in my abdomen and groin area. Yesterday, a lump about the size of a hazelnut popped up on my abdominal wall, so there isn't much else it could be besides a hernia. I would appreciate any recommendations on where I should go. I've heard various things—maybe a ligament issue, or perhaps a specialist at Saint Catherine's? Also, if anyone has information regarding insurance—specifically whether taking out a policy might cover part of the costs, please let me know.
I stay in great shape because I am very active in sports, and I have a ton of housework to get through, so I want to recover as quickly as possible. Thanks.

See a surgeon.

Greetings to everyone.
A member of my family is scheduled for surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm, extending from the heart down through the abdomen. We have been informed that Dr. Pavić and Dr. Figl will be performing and overseeing the procedure.
If anyone here has personal experience with these surgeons or this specific operation, I would be quite grateful for your insights.

Hey everyone...

Does anyone have a recommendation—or maybe some firsthand experience—for a good gastroenterologist in Chicago? Honestly, there’s zero chance I’ll get an appointment at the hospital anytime soon given how things are right now, so if I’m going to pay for a private specialist, I want to make sure they're actually good.

Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some recommendations for a neurologist, ideally one who specializes specifically in epilepsy. Also, I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with Ingrid Škarpa Prpić from the Rijeka hospital, since she's currently managing my care. Has she been able to provide a clear diagnosis and effective treatment plan for you?

Thanks in advance!^^

Does anyone have a solid recommendation for a dermatologist in Toledo, Pittsburgh, or somewhere nearby? Thanks so much!

I’m looking for an ENT specialist in San Diego who actually knows how to be gentle; I mean, when they’re clearing out earwax using a micro-instrument under an otomicroscope, they shouldn't leave the canal
so incredibly irritated. Honestly, my ear ended up hurting twenty times worse after I walked out of the clinic than it did before the procedure—it wasn't even bothering me initially, but now it’s been inflamed for weeks... I just don't understand
why everyone seems to be so heavy-handed. I actually ended up with external otitis once solely because of a doctor's roughness, and it plagued me for a whole year because some kind of eczema developed, which meant everything would
get inflamed and sting constantly, not to mention that unbearable itching.

So, if anyone happens to know an ENT in San Diego who works slowly and delicately, please let me know, because the ear canal is just so sensitive. 👍

It isn't that I doubt the doctors' technical expertise; I just need someone who isn't aggressive, but I really have no clue which ENT in San Diego is the right fit, since everyone I ask gives me a different name.

Thanks! 🙂

wanderingpanther68 said:I went to an ENT specialist in San Diego who wasn't exactly gentle. When he was clearing out my earwax with a swab under the microscope, he was so rough that it totally irritated
my ear. It actually hurt twenty times worse after I left the office! It didn't even hurt before the cleaning, but now it’s been irritated for weeks... I honestly don't know
why everyone is so aggressive. One time, I actually ended up with external otitis specifically because of a doctor's roughness. It hurt for a whole year because some kind of eczema developed, and then everything would just
get inflamed, sting, and itch uncontrollably. It was unbearable.

If anyone knows an ENT in San Diego who works slowly and gently, please let me know. The ear canal is just so sensitive! 👍

It's not that I doubt their expertise or anything, I just need someone who isn't rough. I have no idea which ENT in San Diego is good, since everyone gives me different recommendations.

Thanks! 🙂

Which doctor did you see? I'd personally recommend Nekić.

Hey there!

Has anyone here been to a private clinic lately? I'm looking for somewhere in Washington, D.C. where we can get an appointment pretty fast... ideally by early next week.
Ideally, it would be a big facility where she can handle almost everything in one go—cardiology, blood work, thyroid panels, endocrinology, OB/GYN, maybe even psychiatry.

It’s for a woman around 50. She’s been dealing with tachycardia lately—heart rate spiking between 100 and 150 bpm. The ER said she isn't in immediate danger, but she's basically sidelined because of it. We don't know if it's heart issues, menopause, stress, anxiety, her thyroid, or just something else entirely... she needs answers ASAP since this has never happened before.

Hit me up here or shoot me a DM. Thanks!

Rachel Sanchez46 said:Hey there!

Anyone here been to a private clinic lately? I’m looking for somewhere in Washington, D.C. where we can actually get an appointment quickly—ideally by early next week if possible.
I'm looking for a larger facility that can handle most of the testing under one roof (cardiology, blood work, thyroid hormones, endocrinology, OB/GYN, maybe even a psychiatrist).

It's for a woman in her 50s who's been dealing with tachycardia (heart rate jumping between 100-150 bpm) over the last few days. The ER said she isn't in immediate danger, but she's basically incapacitated because of it. We have no idea if it's a heart issue, menopause, stress, anxiety, her thyroid, or something else entirely. She needs to be seen ASAP since this has never happened before.

Let me know here or shoot me a DM. Thanks!

Try the Mayo Clinic or Bates. You can find their pricing online.

Anyone got a solid recommendation for a clinic that handles tattoo removal?

Hey everyone! I’m looking for a good chiropractor recommendation here in Washington, D.C.
I’ve been dealing with this nagging pain all down my left side—my ankle hurts, my whole leg tightens up whenever I sit cross-legged, and I actually limp for a few seconds every time I stand up after sitting too long. Even my neck on the left side is acting up lately. It’s been going on for months now!
Does anyone know a great specialist I should check out? 🕺

rowdyraven292 said:Hey everyone, I’m looking for a solid chiropractor recommendation here in Washington, D.C.
My whole left side is acting up—my ankle hurts, my entire left leg cramps whenever I sit cross-legged, and if I stay seated too long, I’m limping for a few seconds every time I stand back up. Even the left side of my neck is killing me. This has been dragging on for months now.
Basically, does anyone know who I should actually see for this? 🕺

Honestly, I wouldn't go to a chiropractor for that. You really need to see a physiatrist.

Jesse Williams59 said:Does anyone have a recommendation for a decent clinic to get some tattoos removed?

Which city?

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Washington, D.C.

Jesse Williams59 said:Washington, D.C.

I’ve had all my moles removed at the Mayo Clinic—specifically in their General Surgery Clinic (plastic surgery wing)—and honestly, I’m quite satisfied with the results, even though I ended up seeing a different surgeon every single time. They actually send the samples off for PhD research, so I suppose that part of the process is handled too. The only thing they really insisted on was having a dermatologist’s report and a dermoscopy done first, and then based on those findings, I just happened to ask them to take off a few more purely for aesthetic reasons. I did bring along a nice little bottle of something beforehand to say thanks...🕺>

Thanks for the heads-up. My question is—with everything going on with COVID-19 right now—do they actually have the bandwidth for procedures that aren't top priority? It seems like the perfect timing for me, though—especially since I'm working from home now.

Jesse Williams59 said:Thanks for the heads-up. I just wonder if they actually have the bandwidth right now—given the whole COVID-19 mess—to be performing procedures that aren't exactly top priority. For me, though, the timing seems almost perfect, especially since I’m working from home these days.

I assume Dermatology is still operational, and likely General Surgery too, though you should probably double-check that. Unless the entire department gets put under strict isolation, they really ought to be carrying out all standard procedures as usual.

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I went in for a dermoscopy at the Rib clinic last week (had to deal with the traffic coming from the Neighborhood), and they’re doing fine. Plastic surgery is up and running too; I managed to snag an appointment for two weeks from now.