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Need Neurologist in New York City
Tue, 01/16/2007 - 15:58Topic: Women With Epilepsy
I just moved to the New York city area and I am looking for a new neurologist. I was diagnosed with JME 11 years ago and put on Depakote and now have been seizure free since my first Grand Mal. My husband and I are planning on having children in the next couple of years. It was recommended to me by my former neurologist that I start the process of switching to Lamictal (or another medication) that will be better suited for pregnancy.
I'm looking for a neurologist I can count while I got through this process, someone who will be patient with me and someone that will be willing to coordinate and communicate with an OBGYN. Mostly I'm just looking for some names of doctor's that people have had good experiences with. I just had an appointment with a neurologist last week and he was hurried and curt with me, never a good sign with a new doctor. I don't plan on following through with him. I'm looking for someone either in Manhattan or in Northern New Jersey (Jersey City/Hoboken). I appreciate any help you can give me!
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Re: Need Neurologist in New York City
Submitted by mridu on Mon, 2007-06-11 - 19:11
Hi
I have also just moved to NY from London and am in the exact same situation as you - wanting to get pregnant in the next couple of years. Just wondering if you ended up finding a neurologist you can recommend?
The medical system here is completely different to back home so I feel completely lost! Thanks in advance for any advice....
Re: Need Neurologist in New York City
Submitted by sosilly on Fri, 2007-05-11 - 13:57
I recommend Dr. Steven Pacia at Lenox Hill (212 434 2275) and NYU. Spends alot of time with you and explains things clearly, compassionate. conventional but at least talks about lifestyle changes.