Looking for a specialist...

Is it actually possible to have glaucoma if my vision is still 20/20 and my eye pressure is sitting at 18?

mellowskipper said:It’s always better to be specific about what’s actually acting up—like, is it the knees, hips, or shoulders? They're all so specialized, you know.

I need it for my knee, though I’ve been getting some pain in my groin area too...

mellowskipper said:That’s how most people handle it, though you really need the green light from the director and the Department of Education first.

Between the two private clinics and even at the hospital, it's definitely not a 1:1 ratio.

I'm looking for a general practitioner covering the wider Brooklyn, Downtown, or Trnje areas. Honestly, after what I went through yesterday, the comments regarding the replacement doctors were just a total disaster—the mindset and the way people were talking was so off. For me, having broad medical expertise is the most important thing. Everything else is secondary, I guess. I really need someone who will issue referrals for acute pain and actually wants to help people. Ideally, they should be close to a subway stop, too. And maybe someone who isn't afraid to express their own opinion? If they happen to have an EKG machine in the office, that’s just a huge plus. I know some offices used to have them. I definitely want to avoid one specific health center in Brooklyn, but any other place would be fine. I think the real issue started when I voiced my concerns while my bedridden patient was already in such a critical state. The home health agency barely knew anything and kept meddling in everything, which just made things harder for me. It would be great if it's possible to walk in without an appointment and get basic referrals, because based on yesterday, I don't know how else to describe it... it just felt like they didn't care about me at all.

You can find a proctologist over at St. Catherine. I've heard some really positive things about the doctor there. I haven't actually gone myself, so I don't have any firsthand experience to share, but... I guess you probably won't go wrong.

mistyjackal842 said:I'm looking for a GP covering the broader Brooklyn, Downtown, and Trnje areas. Honestly, after what I dealt with yesterday, the way people are talking about doctors being on leave or filling in is just a total disaster—the whole mindset is off. At the end of the day, I just need someone with solid medical knowledge. Everything else is secondary. I need someone who will actually write me a referral when I'm in acute pain because they actually want to help. Ideally, they should be near a subway stop and someone who isn't afraid to speak their mind. If they happen to have an EKG machine in the office, even better; I know some places used to have them. I definitely don't want that one specific health center in Brooklyn, but any other one is fine. I think the real issue started when I spoke up while my immobile patient was already in a really bad state. The home health care service knew next to nothing; they were meddling in everything and making my life harder. It would be great if you could just walk in without an appointment and get basic referrals, because based on yesterday, I don't think anyone there gives a damn about me.

And who exactly is going to satisfy all your requirements? Doctors covering for each other happens all the time. I know who’s taking patients, but would you even be happy with them? And yeah, with most of them, you're going to have to wait for an appointment. You've got some pretty huge demands here. I'm guessing you're talking about that Šarengradski clinic you're avoiding. I know they're accepting people, but they have a waitlist. Look, honey, you should have realized by now that all the doctors in this town know each other anyway.

I get the whole thing about orders, and honestly, it’s probably for the best. But that substitution they made a few days ago? The feedback on it has been absolutely disastrous. That’s why I’m feeling so frustrated. It felt like she didn't care about my situation at all—not even a little bit. Plus, she lives way too far away to actually help. To top it off, there was this totally unnecessary comment she made when nobody even asked for her opinion. My life is my own business; I guess they don't really get to dictate how I live it.

mistyjackal842 said:Look, I get how the scheduling works, and fine, whatever. But this whole swap they tried to pull the other day? The reviews for that place are absolutely brutal. That’s why I'm pissed. She didn't give a single damn about me, not even a little bit. Plus, it's a trek to get there. And then to top it off, some totally unnecessary comment from them—nobody even asked me! My life is my business; they don't get to dictate what I do.

Man, you're gonna end up holding a grudge against everyone at this rate. Maybe you're right, maybe you're not. But look, you gotta realize they're stuck because of the patient quotas—the insurance companies basically cap everything out and run the numbers. I used to be just as judgmental as you, but I stopped once I saw both sides of it, the doctor's side and the patient's side. The lists are constantly changing—who's taking patients and who isn't, thanks to those insurance mandates. I don't have the exact link handy, but just look it up and see for yourself. This probably involves the downtown clinic or maybe the one over at Nov Vesi-jer, where things are always shifting. Honestly, I know that much just from hearing it firsthand, nothing to do with my own situation.

I don't even see the point in arguing anymore. Since I really didn't want to deal with the ER near my place, she could have just given me a referral to go see my cardiologist—someone I’ve actually seen before and actually trust. That works too. Honestly, I've had pretty good experiences with those kinds of swaps. She started lecturing me about some gallbladder ultrasound, which I already went to privately for back on January 7th, and I haven't needed one since. So, no, she isn't going to dictate how I live my life. Plus, she made another unnecessary comment, twice now, acting like they get to decide things for me. When my dad was in the nursing home during his last month, the facility doctor wrote an emergency referral and ordered medical transport. It wasn't an issue at all. Even though he was registered with a different doctor, this guy was the one assigned to the facility and was on-site. He actually respected my input.

mistyjackal842 said:I’m honestly done arguing about this. Since I don't want to deal with the ER near my place, she could've just given me a referral to see a cardiologist—someone I actually trust and have already seen before. That should be an option. Honestly, I've had good luck with those kinds of swaps in the past. She started lecturing me about some ultrasound, which I actually paid for privately back on January 7th, and haven't bothered with since. Like, excuse me? She doesn't get to dictate how I live my life. Plus, she made that same unnecessary comment twice now, acting like she makes my decisions for me. When my dad was in the nursing home during his last month, the doctor there wrote him an emergency referral and ordered medical transport without any drama. No issues at all. Even though he was technically registered under a different doctor, the guy assigned to the facility just handled it. He actually respected my input.

People have their wishes, but reality is a whole different beast. Of course she's bringing that up; it took me forever to finally realize what's actually going on and what the catch is. You eventually figure out where the strings are being pulled.

Does anyone here go to the Kruge Health Center? I’d really love to switch back to my old GP there if possible. They have a solid lab and a physiatrist on staff, and I recall getting referrals without much hassle, though I haven't been there in a while. It's just so convenient having everything under one roof. Plus, the staff always seemed genuinely kind. Honestly, I just want to stop dealing with this whole situation. I definitely don't want that specific nurse dressing my wounds again—I really don't think she handled it correctly. Their online reviews are pretty disastrous, too. If anyone knows anything, maybe shoot me a DM? Or maybe I could try Vrbik, even if it isn't technically a community health center. I'm mostly worried about someone from Brooklyn pinning this on me for the Vinogradski location, though I guess there's less chance it would happen at Trnje.

casualjackal11 said:Is it actually possible to have glaucoma while maintaining 20/20 vision and an eye pressure of 18?

I suppose it is possible, though I guess there are plenty of variables involved.

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I was just looking into things in Austria, specifically Vienna—private clinics, ultrasound diagnostics, all that. They have cardiologists and radiologists who mostly come from the hospital system. Prices are a bit higher than what we're used to here in the States. But honestly, there’s something invaluable about it... you don't end up making enemies just because you're doing what's best for your parents, unlike how people react here with all those judgmental comments. And don't even get me started on the primary care replacements; their commentary is just bottom-of-the-barrel.
As if I'm actually going to listen to her. I really regret that we didn't take Mom over to Vienna during that massive strike back in 2013. Here, most of the doctors are basically just hospital staff. Now that the COVID mandates are gone, I guess I'm part of that 30% of the NYC population that just wouldn't cave to the pressure. Maybe if I could find a job closer to the border, I wouldn't have to worry about living near Brooklyn. It would be an absolute dream, really. I won't let anyone dictate my life, not even our so-called "top-tier" experts. So many innocent people suffered... the numbers say 16,000 from COVID alone. In Austria, it's less than half that, and they weren't hiding the side effects of that experimental vaccine. It feels like they just operate on a completely different level of functionality.

I don't want to clutter things up by starting a whole new thread, so I’m hoping it’s alright to ask here...
Which specialist should I actually see if I want a thorough evaluation of my hips, knees, and feet? I need someone who can take a look and give me a real diagnosis regarding what's going on with those specific areas. For instance, just how flat are my feet, really? How much of an issue is that? And are my hips asymmetrical or rotated? I need someone who can look at all of that and suggest some kind of path forward based on the specific pains and issues I describe...
That is basically what I am looking for...
Do I need to book an appointment with an orthopedist for this, or is there someone else more suited for it?

An orthopedist!

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steeleagle152 said:An orthopedist!

Thank you.

Anyone know a solid thyroid specialist in Miami?

So, I’m looking for a recommendation for a female doctor at the Loomis clinic over in Brooklyn. Ideally, someone who actually listens to what you're saying, you know? Like, a real pro where you don't feel the need to pull up your own Google searches just to be heard. I’d also love to find someone who isn't just going to prescribe antibiotics left and right every time you have a sore throat or a little sniffle without even running a blood test or anything. It would be great if she doesn't require appointments far in advance, and I'm really hoping to avoid sitting in a hallway for two hours waiting for my turn. Also, maybe someone who isn't super difficult about signing off on sick leave—even though, honestly, I rarely ever take time off work. If she handles things via email and actually gets back to you, that would be a huge plus!

Thanks a bunch!

I’m looking for some solid recommendations for a specialist in gastroenterology and immunology over in Chicago—doesn't matter if it's a private practice or through a hospital, honestly, I just need someone good.🙂

Laura Clark78 said:Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone might have a recommendation for a really solid specialist in gastroenterology or immunology around the Chicago area? Honestly, I’m not picky at all—it could be someone you see privately or even through one of the big hospital networks, it really doesn't matter to me. I just want to find someone reliable, I guess! Any leads would be amazing, thanks! 🙂

If you're looking for a private immunologist, I can pretty much tell you exactly who to steer clear of: Miran Sentić over at Kvarantan Polyclinic. 👎 Honestly, you really don't even need to go looking too hard—just reading through the comments on Naj Doktor tells you everything you need to know, and besides, I’ve got my own firsthand experience to back that up, too...

So, my colleague is actually seeing Dr. Miroslav Mayer over at the Chicago University Hospital Center—he’s an immunologist, by the way—and she is honestly just so incredibly happy with him, like, really thrilled with the care she's getting. But, she was mentioning that the wait times can be pretty brutal, which I guess is kind of expected with specialists these days, you know? And then she also kind of jokingly brought up the question of whether he'd be your type, if that makes any sense, haha!