Click this link to read a post I like on the clusterheadaches.com message board...

Nov 8^th, 2024 at 8:24am

	Welcome, Guest. Please Login or Register
	Search box updated Dec 3, 2011... Search ch.com with Google!

New CH.com Forum › Cluster Headache Help and Support › Medications, Treatments, Therapies › Need new neurologist in Los Angeles -- any advice?

(Moderators: DJ, Mrs Deej)

‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›

Pages: 1

Need new neurologist in Los Angeles -- any advice? (Read 1210 times)

icepick

CH.com Newbie

Offline

I Love CH.com!

Posts: 7

Need new neurologist in Los Angeles -- any advice?
Jun 24^th, 2010 at 4:41pm

Had used Kudrow for years but he went off my insurance plan. Now trying another and while she's wonderful, the staff is horrible and am tired of the admin run-around. I need a neuro who specializes in or at least has some familiarity with CH (I don't want to do the whole "no, it's not migraines; no -- Extra Strength Tylenol isn't the answer" thing all over again like I did for years). Anyone have a recommendation?

IP Logged

Batch CH.com Alumnus Offline Control The Beast With O2 & D3 You Must Posts: 3708 Bremerton, WA Gender:	Re: Need new neurologist in Los Angeles -- any advice? Reply #1 - Jun 24^th, 2010 at 6:02pm Too bad, You had a great neurologist. His father, Dr Lee Kudrow, MD, essentially wrote the book on oxygen therapy as an abortive for cluster headaches... and his sister, Lisa Valerie Kudrow is an actress. You might call his office and see who he recommends.
Back to top	« Last Edit: Jun 24^th, 2010 at 6:05pm by Batch » You love lots of things if you live around them. But there isn't any woman and there isn't any horse, that’s as lovely as a great airplane. If it's a beautiful fighter, your heart will be ever there IP Logged

Brew

CH.com Sponsor
CH.com Alumnus

Offline

Posts: 14163

Re: Need new neurologist in Los Angeles -- any advice?
Reply #2 - Jun 24^th, 2010 at 9:46pm

I currently have a neuro who is not on my insurance company's list of preferred providers, and I was able to work out a deal with them where they bill the insurance at out of network rates, and I'm merely responsible for my in-network copay amount plus any deductible. Doctors write off a lot these days.

"I have been asked if I have changed in these past 25 years. No, I am the same. Only more so." --Ayn Rand

IP Logged

Bob Johnson

CH.com Alumnus

Offline

"Only the educated are
free." -Epictetus

Posts: 5965
Kennett Square, PA (USA)
Gender: male

Re: Need new neurologist in Los Angeles -- any advice?
Reply #3 - Jun 25^th, 2010 at 11:00am

LOCATING HEADACHE SPECIALIST

1. Search the OUCH site (button on left) for a list of recommended M.D.s.

2. Yellow Pages phone book: look for "Headache Clinics" in the M.D. section and look under "neurologist" where some docs will list speciality areas of practice.

3. Call your hospital/medical center. They often have an office to assist in finding a physician. You may have to ask for the social worker/patient advocate.

4. Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

; On-line screen to find a physician.

5. Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

Look for "Physician Finder" search box. They will send a list of M.D.s for your state.I suggest using this source for several reasons: first, we have read several messages from people who, even seeing neurologists, are unhappy with the quality of care and ATTITUDES they have encountered; second, the clinical director of the Jefferson (Philadelphia) Headache Clinic said, in late 1999, that upwards of 40%+ of U.S. doctors have poor training in treating headache and/or hold attitudes about headache ("hysterical female disorder") which block them from sympathetic and effective work with the patient; third, it's necessary to find a doctor who has experience, skill, and a set of attitudes which give hope of success. This is the best method I know of to find such a physician.

6. Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

NEW certification program for "Headache Medicine" by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, an independent, non-profit, professional medical organization.
Since this is a new program, the initial listing is limited and so it should be checked each time you have an interest in locating a headache doctor.

Bob Johnson

IP Logged

Linda_Howell

CH.com Moderator
CH.com Alumnus

Offline

Do not feed the Moderators

Posts: 11927
Santa Maria, Ca.
Gender: female

Re: Need new neurologist in Los Angeles -- any advice?
Reply #4 - Jun 25^th, 2010 at 10:43pm

Quote:

Had used Kudrow for years but he went off my insurance plan. Now trying another and while she's wonderful, the staff is horrible

Lee Kudrow was my Dr. who diagnosed me in 1987. His office was in Encino, Ca.. His write-up and subsequent file on me went where-ever I went after that. NO doctor after that EVER EVER questioned his prescriptions for 02 and other preventatives. In fact when I moved to Northern Calif. his reputation was well known even there and my new Dr. in Redding told me..."wow...you actually met the man"

If you saw Kudrow...his file on you should be enough no matter who you see. Really. Insist on it.

Hurt people.....hurt people. Think about it.

IP Logged

Pages: 1

‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›

« Home

‹ Board

Top of this page

©1998-2013 Web Vision Enterprises LLC All rights reserved. All information on this site is protected by international
copyright laws. You may not re-distribute any information from this site without written permission from
Web Vision Enterprises LLC and the webmaster of this site. Violators will be prosecuted.
You may view our privacy policy and financial disclosure statement here

DISCLAIMER: All information contained on this web site is for informational purposes only. It is in no way intended to be used as a replacement for professional medical treatment. clusterheadaches.com makes no claims as to the scientific/clinical validity of the information on this site OR to that of the information linked to from this site. All information taken from the internet should be discussed with a medical professional!