I am looking for a primary care physician in metro detroit/SE Michigan area who is familiar with our type of surgery. Any suggestions?
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I think the CCFA.org site has links to find member physicians who woul be familiar with your situation. I've found most primary care docs are informed, or can easily be made so once you share the details of your medical history. If you have a j-pouch like me, there should be no issues being cared for by a primary care doc. Anything more serious, I would seek a gastroenterologist.
Good Luck,
Mark
Good Luck,
Mark
Thanks Mark, but CCFA does not list any primary care physicians.
I have been cycling bouts of low energy and some other issues. I have figured out ways to deal with it when it gets bad, but I would rather be able to prevent them from reoccuring so often. I am looking to see someone who is experienced with dealing with the typical issues jpouchers have.
I have been cycling bouts of low energy and some other issues. I have figured out ways to deal with it when it gets bad, but I would rather be able to prevent them from reoccuring so often. I am looking to see someone who is experienced with dealing with the typical issues jpouchers have.
If by primary care physician, you mean a GI doctor, I finally found a great one for my daughter, after calling every hospital and inquiring their experience with j-pouch patients (every one said "limited to none".)
Dr. Jason Schairer is a brilliant GI-works out of Henry Ford hospitals. We see him at 12mile/Haggerty offices and at Henry Ford Hospital, Bloomfield Hills.
He has trained with the brilliant Dr. Bo Shen from Cleveland Clinic, and it was Dr. Shen who advised us to connect with him so that my daughter had someone near by for emergencies and day to day care. I'm sure you can also ask him for referrals if you also need a family practitioner. Although, we also see Dr. Keith Tobin and Dr. Michael Burry, as they have seen my daughter her entire life. They are wonderfully compassionate also.
Dr. Jason Schairer is a brilliant GI-works out of Henry Ford hospitals. We see him at 12mile/Haggerty offices and at Henry Ford Hospital, Bloomfield Hills.
He has trained with the brilliant Dr. Bo Shen from Cleveland Clinic, and it was Dr. Shen who advised us to connect with him so that my daughter had someone near by for emergencies and day to day care. I'm sure you can also ask him for referrals if you also need a family practitioner. Although, we also see Dr. Keith Tobin and Dr. Michael Burry, as they have seen my daughter her entire life. They are wonderfully compassionate also.
I go to U of M and my GI doctor is Dr. Peter Higgins. He is awesome!!! He saved my life and I honestly do mean this. The surgeon who did my surgery at U of M is Dr. Karin Hardiman. She is amazing. If you need to talk to me more please send me a message. I just had mine done. First surgery was January 27th, 2012 and take down was March 16, 2012. I absolutely love both of my doctors. Hope this helps you out. I am from Pleasant Lake, MI
I see a GI doctor at U of M but he is only at his office once a month. I'm doing fine now with my J-pouch but would like to see a GI doctor ar least once a year, or when I need a GI. Thanks
Connie Gildersleeve,
Don't you have to have a scope done of you jpouch each year? I have to but I also have part of my rectum and I had to have the jpouch because my colon had precancer cells.
Just wondered. I love my GI doctor! I believe he also has another place outside of U of M Hospital.
Send me a message if you want to talk. Thanks,
Don't you have to have a scope done of you jpouch each year? I have to but I also have part of my rectum and I had to have the jpouch because my colon had precancer cells.
Just wondered. I love my GI doctor! I believe he also has another place outside of U of M Hospital.
Send me a message if you want to talk. Thanks,