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(Message started by: Habby on Jan 26^th, 2003, 11:35pm)

Title: I need a doctor in NYC
Post by Habby on Jan 26^th, 2003, 11:35pm

Can someone please refer me to a doctor in New York City?

Thanks very much!!

Title: Re: I need a doctor in NYC
Post by Ted on Jan 27^th, 2003, 2:38am

I officially refer you to a doctor in NYC. For a list of good ones go to www.clusterheadaces.org and look in the section suggesting doctors in NYC.

Title: Re: I need a doctor in NYC
Post by lonenightowl on Jan 27^th, 2003, 10:37am

Try this link- [url][/url]Ihttp://www.achenet.org/physicians/achesearch.php it's a place to start,many of them have e-mail adresses so you can ask them Questions without waisting time on them if they don't know diddly.
Good Luck in your search.PFDN
BillyJ

Title: Re: I need a doctor in NYC
Post by justin on Jan 27^th, 2003, 3:12pm

there is only one doctor on nyc worth seeing if you want my opinion. i suffered for three years until i found him and we worked out a plan of meds that has worked for the last 4 months. check him out. he is expensive and doesn't take insurance. luckily my insurance pays 70% for out of pocket, so maybe you can see him.

Dr. Lawrence Newman
Headache Institute St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
1000 tenth ave
212-523-5869

i've been to 7 neuros in nyc , he has beent he easiest to talk to and the only one who returns calls promptly and is caring and knows anything about clusters. new york magazine wrote him up as one of the best headaches guys in nyc.

if you have any questions email me at jdo201@yahoo.com
i also live in nyc.

best of luck

Title: Re: I need a doctor in NYC
Post by kim on Jan 27^th, 2003, 4:36pm

The above suggestions are all excellent. Here's one more (just in case): Dr. Derek Randall (he's on 5th and 35th).
(212) 689-5616

I have been seeing him for episodic clusters since about 1992. I called his office in a frenzy years ago at the peak of a vicious cycle. He personally picked up his phone and made an appointment for me the NEXT DAY. He takes most insurances, is easy to talk to, and was up to date with treatment options.

Best luck and PFDAN.

Let us know how things progress!

Title: Re: I need a doctor in NYC
Post by RI on Feb 19^th, 2003, 2:12pm

I have been seeing Dr. Christine Lay. She shares offices with Larry Newman mentioned above. She has been great so far. Specializes in headaches... very knowledgeable.
Here is her contact info:
St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital
1000 Tenth Avenue, Suite 1C-10
NY, NY 10019
212-523-5869

Title: Re: I need a doctor in NYC
Post by FINDCARL on Feb 19^th, 2003, 10:42pm

i'm seeing dr.derek randall as well.i just started seeing him about 3 weeks ago.ive had horrible migranes/ch for 5 months-he's been a godsend.i actually have pain free days and am down to about 1 attack a day now,from a 24-hour headache 3 weeks ago.he's still working on me and he is the best doctor i've ever dealt with in regards to answering messages. good luck

Title: Re: I need a doctor in NYC
Post by alikat on Mar 2^nd, 2003, 9:46am

I also have a doctor in nyc. you have had alot of response and not sure if you still need this but he specializes in headaches:

new york headache center
30 east 76th street
new york, new york 10021
212 794 3550
dr alexander mauskop

they also participate with insurances

good luck! :-*

Title: Re: I need a doctor in NYC
Post by ave on Mar 2^nd, 2003, 11:13am

All right, you guys, it is great that you are helping a fellow sufferer, but I ask you, is all that info posted on the OUCH site? Are all these doctors on the OUch list of clusterpatient-friendly docs????

If not, take 2 minutes of your time and do it. Then, like Ted, you can refer newbies directly to the list!

Thanx

Title: Re: I need a doctor in NYC
Post by kim on Mar 2^nd, 2003, 11:40am

Ave, although I certainly understand and agree, I have a bit of trouble associating a doctor to OUCH without the consent of the doc. During my last cycle, I gave the doc the OUCH info. I wrote him a letter in an attempt to at least pique his interest in OUCH. I feel that it is up to the doctor himself to either consent to his name being there or put it there himself. I have no difficulty referring a doctor to a fellow sufferer. Let me be clear on the fact that I REFERRED THE DOC TO OUCH! Thanks. Kim