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Doctor In Sioux City, Iowa

AngieInMidwest

By AngieInMidwest
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AngieInMidwest
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Hello,

I just found this forum this week, and am interested in getting tested for Celiacs. Does anyone know of a good doctor around the Sioux City, Iowa area that actually knows about and understands Celiacs? BTW, I love this forum. Every question I have had, I have been able to find an answer to! Thank you everyone! I hope to get tested this week, and put an end to my "way too many symptoms". Thanks in advance. Angie

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missy'smom
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If you find one, especially a GI who is helpful, please post, even if it is a while from now. I'm out of state but looking for one for a relative who lives near you. I know it's on the opposite side of the state but there's a celiac disease clinic at the University of Iowa hospital. I don't know if they could help you find a Dr. near Sioux City. If you don't mind the long distance call it might be worth a try.

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If you find one, especially a GI who is helpful, please post, even if it is a while from now. I'm out of state but looking for one for a relative who lives near you. I know it's on the opposite side of the state but there's a celiac disease clinic at the University of Iowa hospital. I don't know if they could help you find a Dr. near Sioux City. If you don't mind the long distance call it might be worth a try.

Hi Missy's mom,

Thank you for the info about Iowa City. I may look into that. I travel to the other side of the state to visit family quite often, so it's not too far out of my way. If I find someone local in Sioux City I will post that too! Thank you!

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missy'smom
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Just a heads up. If you plan to see one of the celiac disease docs at Iowa City, they will ask you for a referral from another doc. can't get in directly. At least that's what they told me a year ago. Don't let that stop you from calling and asking though.

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Just a heads up. If you plan to see one of the celiac disease docs at Iowa City, they will ask you for a referral from another doc. can't get in directly. At least that's what they told me a year ago. Don't let that stop you from calling and asking though.

Midwest GI Associates, Omaha

Jason Cisler

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He is the one who finally diagnosed DH after years of not knowing what was wrong

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