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coastaltiger7 coastaltiger7 Member
32 messages
joined Dec 2020
#4361 ·
Kimberly Ward said:No, but you have their numbers.

That’s not really a recommendation. People can find clinics and phone numbers online easily enough; what we're actually looking for here are specific, personal recommendations.
At least, that's how I've been viewing this whole thread.
Brandon Newman95 Brandon Newman95 Active Member
245 messages
joined Jun 2024
#4362 ·
coastaltiger7 said:That’s not what a recommendation is. Anyone can look up a clinic and a phone number on Google, but that's not why people come here. We're looking for actual, real-world advice.
At least, that's how I've been feeling about this whole thread.

The real recommendation is that those guys are gastroenterologists from Johns Hopkins Hospital and their main focus is gastro and proctology. Honestly, I only suggest places if I have some kind of personal experience with them. So, just chill out a bit. ☕And when other people recommend that same clinic without even knowing the doctor's name—well, then it doesn't count for anyone. Check the previous page for a post by mistyjackal842.
Nicholas Myers Nicholas Myers Active Member
163 messages
joined Jan 2012
#4363 ·
Kimberly Ward said:Just relax. ☕ When someone else suggests the same clinic without even knowing the doctor's name, nobody cares. See the previous page for the post by mistyjackal842.

Dear Brandon Newman95, I’m going to ask you to stop recommending private clinics when it's clear you have zero personal experience with them. Your suggestions basically boil down to one thing: never suggest a public institution, only private ones.

Thanks, message received. Now, please refrain from repeating yourself if you don't have anything new to contribute.

Please stop commenting on this moderator warning within this thread; follow the instructions provided.
Brandon Newman95 Brandon Newman95 Active Member
245 messages
joined Jun 2024
#4364 ·
Actually, you’ve got it all wrong. I’m just following the rules here. Everyone else is free to go ahead and shill for private clinics or trash the public hospitals if they want. Just do me a favor and actually read through the subforum for once instead of just talking.
mistyjackal842 mistyjackal842 Active Member
206 messages
joined May 2012
#4365 ·
I’ve been sending out recommendations via private message for a private gastroenterologist to anyone who asked, mostly because I’ve seen firsthand what my own family has gone through. And look, I’m not trying to bash hospitals in general—it's about medical malpractice. We're talking about major errors, the kind that actually result in penalties now. Take that case at the hospital in Cleveland, for instance; a 27-year-old guy ended up with sepsis, and the surgeon was held accountable, which is exactly how it should be. I mean, sure, anyone can make a mistake, and he probably could have stepped in sooner, but... I guess you'd think an IV antibiotic could be administered in time to prevent someone from falling into fatal septic shock. There really has to be some level of accountability.
Karen Smith34 Karen Smith34 Newcomer
5 messages
joined Jun 2013
#4366 ·
I'm looking for a recommendation for an ophthalmologist in New York City. I just need a second opinion based solely on her current eye doctor's findings—my mom is quite elderly and isn't feeling well enough to travel to the city right now.
Unfortunately, they turned me away at Light—they won't provide a second opinion without doing their own full exam first.
mistyjackal842 mistyjackal842 Active Member
206 messages
joined May 2012
#4367 ·
I honestly think you're going to have a hard time finding something like that. Especially since, well, there's no guarantee the initial exam was even done correctly to begin with. So, I guess it might just be better to redo the whole thing. I don't think they said anything wrong to you at Light. There are plenty of other private clinics out there, too. I actually visited one back in 2009, but I didn't exactly have a great experience, so I probably wouldn't recommend them.
Benjamin Martin65 Benjamin Martin65 Active Member
72 messages
joined Jul 2009
#4368 ·
Hi there, I’m looking for some recommendations for an ophthalmology exam in New York City—specifically at a private clinic, please. I really don't have the luxury of time to spend waiting around in hospital corridors or bouncing between different public facilities.
I want to get my prescription checked, but I'm looking for a much more thorough, detailed assessment than what you'd typically get at a standard optical shop.
Chris Miller Chris Miller Newcomer
1 message
joined May 2020
#4369 ·
Sandra Green38 said:Hey, looking for a recommendation for an eye exam in New York City. Private clinics only—I don't have the patience for hospital waiting rooms and endless hallways.
I want to get my prescription checked and go a bit deeper than what a standard optical shop offers.

Optotiti Clinic on Broadway is always a solid choice for me.
They actually have a deal right now—Offer day 50 with 50% off full ophthalmology exams, plus discounts on glasses and everything else if you're interested.
William Chavez8 William Chavez8 Newcomer
1 message
joined Jun 2021
#4370 ·
I’m looking for some solid recommendations for an ophthalmologist—specifically someone specializing in glaucoma—here in New York City...
Timothy Kim9 Timothy Kim9 Active Member
100 messages
joined Jun 2007
#4371 ·
If I go get a full blood panel done at the lab over on Runjanin using an internal referral from my primary care clinic, is there any way to have the results emailed to me—aside from them automatically landing in my doctor's inbox? The lady on the phone just gave me the "come in and we'll see" routine. Unbelievable.
Nathan Diaz54 Nathan Diaz54 Newcomer
9 messages
joined Sep 2016
#4372 ·
I'm looking for an orthodontist for adults here in New York City. Does anyone have a solid recommendation?
Chloe Brooks7 Chloe Brooks7 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Jun 2021
#4373 ·
I'm looking for some dermatologist recommendations here in New York City. It doesn't really matter if it's private practice or through insurance, I just need someone highly skilled who can see me ASAP.
I have quite a few moles, but there's one on my back that’s been bothering me lately because it's actually feeling a bit stingy. Who should I go to for an exam? Also, are there any specific tests or screenings you think I should ask for?
I’d really like to get this sorted out quickly; I'm honestly getting pretty worried about it and I'm just not sure where to turn...
coastaltiger7 coastaltiger7 Member
32 messages
joined Dec 2020
#4374 ·
I can recommend getting a dermoscopy done with Dr. Jurakic Toncic over at the Salat location (though they've moved to Johns Hopkins Hospital now). The only real headache is that the wait times for an appointment are pretty brutal, but maybe things have changed since I last checked.
Chloe Brooks7 Chloe Brooks7 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Jun 2021
#4375 ·
coastaltiger7 said:I can recommend getting a dermatoscopy done by Dr. Jurakic Toncic over in Salat; though, she's actually at the clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospital now. The only real issue is that the wait times for an appointment can be pretty long, but maybe things have changed since then.

Thanks! 🙂
Drew Gonzalez75 Drew Gonzalez75 Active Member
64 messages
joined Sep 2008
#4376 ·
I'm looking for recommendations for laser vein surgery in New York City.
There are a million different clinics out there offering this, but I’d really love to hear from someone who had the procedure done a few years back. I want to know how things have held up since then—whether the results were positive or negative.
Nathan Diaz54 Nathan Diaz54 Newcomer
9 messages
joined Sep 2016
#4377 ·
Does anyone happen to know if Dr. Baudoin is still practicing over at Vinograd?
Gregory Price41 Gregory Price41 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Aug 2022
#4378 ·
Kate Williams68 said:I need an adult dentist here in New York City. Anyone got a recommendation?

Dr. Marko Velimir Grgic Vinogradski
Dr. Tomislav Reskovic Holy Spirit
rapideagle95 rapideagle95 Newcomer
1 message
joined Jul 2021
#4379 ·
Because of my family history and after sitting through some genetic counseling, I've been told I need to stay on top of things with regular breast ultrasounds and abdominal scans every six months.

Since we're dealing with a fibroadenoma—and according to my doctor, "a bad radiologist will totally miss or misinterpret a lesion, while a good one can read the image without any trouble"—I'm looking for a solid recommendation on where to go for these scans: should I stick to New York City or head over to Indianapolis?

Basically, I just want an experienced, high-quality radiologist I can see consistently, rather than bouncing around to a different person every six months... Thanks a million!
Jeffrey Brooks9 Jeffrey Brooks9 Newcomer
1 message
joined Jan 2016
#4380 ·
Kate Williams68 said:Does anyone know if Dr. Baudoin is still working at the Vinograd clinic?

He does.😉>

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