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Posted by ShelliR on June 22, 2002, at 17:23:55
Does anyone think they have a wonderful, brillant, NICE pdoc (is that too much to ask for treatment resistant depression)? I am looking in Washington, D.C., Balimore, Philadelphia,
or Northern Virginia. I might also be willing to go to New York City.I have not found anyone yet to match that description. I worked with my last pdoc for about ten years. In the last year or more, I have lost respect for her: her attitude and her suggestions. I have left and have been trying different pdocs who so far, I have not really been impressed with.
Shelli
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Posted by JonW on June 22, 2002, at 19:23:54
In reply to Finding a Pdoc in the Mid Atlantic Region, posted by ShelliR on June 22, 2002, at 17:23:55
Hi Shelli,
I think all of us with treatment resistent illness can relate to your frustration! Anyway, I know a wonderful pdoc who is knowledgeable and incredibly nice. Her name is Julia Temple and she is located in Princeton, NJ. I've never been to a nicer pdoc. It's amazing that she is so nice and yet such a talented psychopharmacologist. She also returns your calls within the same day and your emergency calls within minutes and knows exactly how to deal with those situations. However, I'm not sure she is quite the caliber of pdoc that would justify flying in from another state to see. Nonetheless, I highly recommend her if you are anywhere close!
I'm currently seeing Dr. Michael Liebowitz in NYC who is that caliber of pdoc. His specialty is anxiety disorders. You may want to try Dr. Donald Klein in NYC who's specialty is depression. When seeing a pdoc who is the "best", though, they are usually very capable of treating a diagnosis that is not their specialty. Here is a link to a list compiled by Dr. Ivan Goldberg of the best doctors in the USA that may be useful:
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.psychiatrists.html
Good Luck,
Jon
Posted by krazy kat on June 23, 2002, at 9:42:55
In reply to Re: Finding a Pdoc in the Mid Atlantic Region » ShelliR, posted by JonW on June 22, 2002, at 19:23:54
I second Jon's link to Goldberg's site, which you may have already heard of, and would add Dr. Fieve:
http://doctorline.com/ny/fieve.htm
who is known for clinical trials and a recent book, "Moodswings".
I'll email you my Dr. He also returns calls extremely responsibly and is very kind. But, I'm not certain what his success rate is with hard-to-treat disorders. It took us about 2-1/2 yrs. to get my meds in a pretty good place.
Now, one good thing - he does not give up. And he'll do research for you, listen to your suggestions and try things you want to try. So, he is a pretty stand-up guy.
BUT, he's in NYC. :(
- kk
Posted by Bill L on June 24, 2002, at 9:11:29
In reply to Finding a Pdoc in the Mid Atlantic Region, posted by ShelliR on June 22, 2002, at 17:23:55
I highly recommend Virginia Ashley, MD who is in Towson Maryland (a couple miles north of Baltimore). Her office is in a medical office building on the campus of Sheppard Pratt Hospital. Her number is 410-938-8467.
I have spoken with a number of docs and like her the most. She is very bright and very nice. She will not pressure you to come in for a visit more often than you want to. If you don't feel that you need to come in when you need a refill, she will do it over the phone.
Posted by Leighwit on June 24, 2002, at 17:21:42
In reply to Finding a Pdoc in the Mid Atlantic Region, posted by ShelliR on June 22, 2002, at 17:23:55
Shelli,
I've been gone from the Northern Virginia area for over six years now, but I highly recommend Dr. Thomas Fogarty in Fair Oaks, Virginia (he used to have two offices in the Fairfax area.)
Laurie
> Does anyone think they have a wonderful, brillant, NICE pdoc (is that too much to ask for treatment resistant depression)? I am looking in Washington, D.C., Balimore, Philadelphia,
> or Northern Virginia. I might also be willing to go to New York City.
>
> I have not found anyone yet to match that description. I worked with my last pdoc for about ten years. In the last year or more, I have lost respect for her: her attitude and her suggestions. I have left and have been trying different pdocs who so far, I have not really been impressed with.
>
> Shelli
>
> If you don't want to say on the board, you can email me at www.stacey1012km@yahoo.com
Posted by ShelliR on June 24, 2002, at 17:51:37
In reply to Re: Finding a Pdoc in the Mid Atlantic Region » ShelliR, posted by Leighwit on June 24, 2002, at 17:21:42
Thanks everyone.
I may check out some of these pdocs, the one in Northern Virginia first, then decide whether it's worth it to go to NY. Thursday, I have my 100th appointment with a pdoc (well, it seems that way), recommended by my pain doctor. I don't know if the fact that the two doctors are affiliated, will prove to be good or bad for me. I'm on a narcotic which helps both chest pain and depression and I know they will talk about this. I'm hoping that the new pdoc doesn't convince the pain doctor that narcotics are a bad thing for me, unless we can find something else that works. They're the only thing getting me by now.
Shelli
Posted by morgan26 on June 26, 2002, at 9:16:56
In reply to Finding a Pdoc in the Mid Atlantic Region, posted by ShelliR on June 22, 2002, at 17:23:55
I recommend Dr. Randy Frank in Arlington, VA. The office number is (703) 351-1221 and he is located in the professional services building at Arlington Hospital.
Good guy, VERY smart. Listens to your history and works with you. Mannerism seems a little distracted, which is disconcerting at first, but he does not miss a thing. Also, I work in the medical profession and can tell you he comes highly recommended by his peers - usually a very good sign when choosing a doc!
Wish you the best of luck.
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