Seeking Nyc Doctors (manhattan)

[SeekingHealth]

Can anyone recommend a gastroenterlogist in NYC who is experienced with celiac disease (in adults over 40), who actually has time to care for patients and who is a relatively nice person to deal with?

I'm having a horrible time. I need endoscopy and one problem is people at Columbia (especially the celiac center there) take from 2 to 5 months just to meet with you for consult (while your gut detriorates) and they won't even schedule anything before the consult--then more waiting..,...

Also, I know that is a dedicated center but I have used Columbia Presbyterian for many (non-GI) surgeries in the past and I have experienced the hospital care and recovery room care go from magnificent to horrifying over the years. They use unprofessional, uncaring staff people and are understaffed all the time. Also, most of the doctors I have dealt with have been pompous and too busy to communicate effectively with a patient--with surly unhelpful staffs to match.

I will certainly take ANY information people can offer, but if it is not at Columbia, even better. I haven't actually been to the celiac center so please feel free to post but Dr. Green has a 5 month wait....

It seems like the doctors who claim to be the most "specialized" and knowledgeable are also not very available and I don't think that helps one to have a good doctor-patient experience either--plus it generates so much stress when it is nearly impossible to get a call back and then they always call when you miss the call, etc.

A friend of mine went to a GI guy he liked named Peter Kim at Lenox Hill but not for celiac--for a routine colonoscopy. The secretary says he has some celiac patients but that was all i could glean. Anyone know him?

PLEASE -- anyone post anything/anyone you know in NYC. This is the only place I have seen where I can ask for recommendations. (Please let me know of any bad experiences as well).

THANK YOU ALL!

[blueyes]

Dr. Cassano practices internal medicine. Excellent bedside manner, and very knowledgable about celiac.

I recommend going to her, so she can recommend specialists once she understands your specific history and needs.

West Park Medical Group

1886 Broadway

New York, NY 10023

(212) 247-8100

[Aleshia]

Can anyone recommend a gastroenterlogist in NYC who is experienced with celiac disease (in adults over 40), who actually has time to care for patients and who is a relatively nice person to deal with?

I'm having a horrible time. I need endoscopy and one problem is people at Columbia (especially the celiac center there) take from 2 to 5 months just to meet with you for consult (while your gut detriorates) and they won't even schedule anything before the consult--then more waiting..,...

Also, I know that is a dedicated center but I have used Columbia Presbyterian for many (non-GI) surgeries in the past and I have experienced the hospital care and recovery room care go from magnificent to horrifying over the years. They use unprofessional, uncaring staff people and are understaffed all the time. Also, most of the doctors I have dealt with have been pompous and too busy to communicate effectively with a patient--with surly unhelpful staffs to match.

I will certainly take ANY information people can offer, but if it is not at Columbia, even better. I haven't actually been to the celiac center so please feel free to post but Dr. Green has a 5 month wait....

It seems like the doctors who claim to be the most "specialized" and knowledgeable are also not very available and I don't think that helps one to have a good doctor-patient experience either--plus it generates so much stress when it is nearly impossible to get a call back and then they always call when you miss the call, etc.

A friend of mine went to a GI guy he liked named Peter Kim at Lenox Hill but not for celiac--for a routine colonoscopy. The secretary says he has some celiac patients but that was all i could glean. Anyone know him?

PLEASE -- anyone post anything/anyone you know in NYC. This is the only place I have seen where I can ask for recommendations. (Please let me know of any bad experiences as well).

THANK YOU ALL!

hey, I'm from washington state, I found a doctor in New York (unfortunately for me but good for you!)

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I sent them an email with a list of my symptoms and how I was having trouble getting answers etc. they told me I should get an appointment with one of their specialists... I bet you could get one

good luck and let us know what you find out