Any Good Doctors Near Richmond, Va?

[dws]

I've been trying to manage things on my own for a while, but sometimes I feel like giving doctors another try. I felt great and the intestinal problems stopped when I first went gluten-free 6 years ago, but symptoms returned after 2years. Can't seem to get the problem figured out on my own. Has anyone had success with a similar problem with help from a good doctor in my area? I don't mind traveling a bit. I know the University of Maryland has a good clinic. My insurance is for in state.

[joshnjustinsmom]

I've been trying to manage things on my own for a while, but sometimes I feel like giving doctors another try. I felt great and the intestinal problems stopped when I first went gluten-free 6 years ago, but symptoms returned after 2years. Can't seem to get the problem figured out on my own. Has anyone had success with a similar problem with help from a good doctor in my area? I don't mind traveling a bit. I know the University of Maryland has a good clinic. My insurance is for in state.

Gosh I hope you see this...I know it has been a few weeks since your post. I live in the Fredericksburg area and have found a Doc that I think is fabulous in Stafford if you don't mind driving! Mind you I've only been seeing him for a month or so, but I really appreciate that he welcomes (and expects even) the patient to be informed and do research. He is the doc that after 10+ years of no one being able to find anything "wrong" with me immediately honed in on food being my problem. He is a Family Practitioner, but specializes in hormone imbalances and allergies. He listens (both appts. I've had w/ him so far have been about 30-50 minutes with him talking to me and educating me in the exam room, and I always leave with a book that he would like me to read (which I appreciate). He also is very great at email communication, and expects that you email him (and he will email you to check on you). He wrote a book (self-published) that he gave me on my first visit, and the end was very revealing to me....his thought is that if your doctor does not immediately know and picture who you are when hearing your name, or upon getting a call from you then you don't see your doctor enough! This guy, imho, is very different than any other doc I've ever seen, and although not for everyone I'm sure, is exactly what I expect when I see a doc rather than the more clinical, quick in and out without really listening to you kind of doc that seems to be so common now days. If this guy interests you send me a PM or email, and I'll forward the info on. I should add that although he has run the Celiac (along with other) blood panels, he has referred me to a GI doc to have an endo done to look for Celiac along with a few other things that could be my issue.

I hope you figure it out soon! Hugs!

Heather

[proud-armywife]

Heather,

Hoping to contact you about your doc in Stafford. I live Stafford and am looking to find celiac specialist. I am a military wife- not sure if they take tricare but would love your info. Thank you so much