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Docs In Colorado

BRCoats

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BRCoats Enthusiast
BRCoats
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Does anyone know of a doctor familiar with celiac disease in Colorado? I'd also like him to be able to deal with multiple food intolerances.

TIA,

~Brenda

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I have found a great doctor in Denver--unfortuneately he is a pediatric gastroenterologist. (my 2 yearold is having an endoscopy this week and will probably be diagnosed with celiac disease) So unless you are under 18, he won't see you, but I'm sure he or his office could refer you to an adult gastroenterologist that they work with. When you get a name of a gastroenterologist, call and speak with a nurse and ask how many patient's with celiac disease he/she treats and look for someone with a lot of patients in his care.

Good Luck!

MMCC/mother of celiac

climbhigher2 Newbie
climbhigher2
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You can call the Denver South Metro Gastroenterology. They have two offices: Skyridge Hospital in Lone Tree and near Swedish Medical in Denver.

I just visited the Skyridge office last week for the first time. There are at least half-dozen doctors in the office. I went for the consult referral (my prime doc sent me) and within two days the endoscopy and bone density tests were done. I've been advised to start GL; the final test results will be here in a few days. In the meantime, I'm a newbie to the Web site. Looks like I have a lot of learning to do!

I suppose I'm "holding out" for this final test (I've already done the blood & allergy tests) before I go GL. Oh, I am not looking forward to it at all! I enjoy everything about food: eating, cooking, the conversations, new experiences, everything! So, I'll allow my taste buds to enjoy the next few days before I go GL.

LO

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BRCoats
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Thanks folks!!! I'll check it all out!!

I just love this sight. I learn something new everytime I come here. :D

~Brenda

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