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Planning a visit to Columbia University's Celiac Center - Recommendations needed

i3oogieDown

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Hello all - please forgive me if this has been discussed before, as I'm having trouble finding existing info in the forum. 

I am planning a trip to the Columbia University Celiac Disease Center ASAP, based on a recommendation from a family with a Celiac child in my area. I've been gluten/casein free for nearly 5 years now and I'm looking for a diagnosis, as well as some information and direction on other health risks and any risks to my new baby (8 months and currently eating gluten free because I am). I have at least one relative that's in the same boat - gluten-free for years but undiagnosed. Nobody in my area is knowledgeable about Celiac, and I'm not getting the information I need.

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My question, for those of you that have been there (adults) - Between Drs. Liebwohl, Krishnareddy, and Lewis, which doctor have you seen? What did you think? Who would you recommend, and why? 

Thanks everyone,

Sarah

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  On 4/19/2018 at 2:26 PM, i3oogieDown said:

Hello all - please forgive me if this has been discussed before, as I'm having trouble finding existing info in the forum. 

I am planning a trip to the Columbia University Celiac Disease Center ASAP, based on a recommendation from a family with a Celiac child in my area. I've been gluten/casein free for nearly 5 years now and I'm looking for a diagnosis, as well as some information and direction on other health risks and any risks to my new baby (8 months and currently eating gluten free because I am). I have at least one relative that's in the same boat - gluten-free for years but undiagnosed. Nobody in my area is knowledgeable about Celiac, and I'm not getting the information I need.

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My question, for those of you that have been there (adults) - Between Drs. Liebwohl, Krishnareddy, and Lewis, which doctor have you seen? What did you think? Who would you recommend, and why? 

Thanks everyone,

Sarah

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Did you tell them when you made the appointment that you are gluten free for years?  They may tell you to do a gluten challenge first, so you don't waste your time and money.

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Yes, I did tell the person in the office that. She mentioned genetic (cheek swab) testing for markers and a couple of other things. I will get more information when I call for an appointment, but I need to decide on a doctor before I make the call.

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  On 4/19/2018 at 2:38 PM, i3oogieDown said:

Yes, I did tell the person in the office that. She mentioned genetic (cheek swab) testing for markers and a couple of other things. I will get more information when I call for an appointment, but I need to decide on a doctor before I make the call.

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You could get the gene test before you go.  Might save some time for future visits.  Feel like you got some info.

I would think they would all be good.  I think I have heard Dr. Lebwhol give a presentation.  I think I would pick one of the women.  I like a female doctor for myself.

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That's a good idea, I will ask about that when I call. I read through an interview that Lebwhol gave, sounded great, but sometimes when you're heavy into the research side of things you don't have as much time for patients. I can also see the benefit of seeing one of the female doctors, but I couldn't decide based on the limited information I've been able to find. Hopefully someone else here will have some experience. Thank you so much for your input!

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  On 4/19/2018 at 3:23 PM, i3oogieDown said:

That's a good idea, I will ask about that when I call. I read through an interview that Lebwhol gave, sounded great, but sometimes when you're heavy into the research side of things you don't have as much time for patients. I can also see the benefit of seeing one of the female doctors, but I couldn't decide based on the limited information I've been able to find. Hopefully someone else here will have some experience. Thank you so much for your input!

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Your PCP or OB/GYN can order the genetic test for you.  Maybe your insurance will pay for it that way.  In some states, you can go to a place like Quest diagnostics and "order" it yourself.  It is around $300 when I got it a few years ago.  

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Sounds like perhaps a call to my insurance might be in order, too. Thanks!

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Hi all!  I have an appointment with Dr. Lewis at the Celiac Center on Tuesday.  Does anyone know what the consult will entail and how long I should expect to be there?  Has anyone seen Dr. Lewis?  Any advice/info would be greatly appreciated!

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