Looking for a surgeon

I have recently been diagnosed with Chiari 1 Malformation.  I have had the symptoms for sometime and they are becoming more and more severe.  My PCP and I are currently looking for a Chiari Specialist in or near Arkansas.  Any suggestions?

[selmaS]

  Hi and welcome to the Chiari forum.

  We do have a list of drs that u can use to research to locate one that is right for u, the list is not a referral, u do have to do research on each dr to insure u find the right dr for u.....http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Chiari-Malformation/LIST-OF-CHIARI-SPECIALISTS/show/1293483

U may have to travel to get to a true chiari specialist and there is a big diff btwn a NS and a chiari specialist....so u do have to be sure u have the right one.

Do u also have a good NL near home?...u will need a NL to go to as well as a NS that is well informed on chiari.

We r happy to have u join us, but not happy for the reasons that bring u.

  "selma"

[Givenstrength]

I live in LR and my NS is Dr. Timothy Burson. I personally like him and think he knows chiari well and does many many successful chiari surgeries.

I went to Dr. Reza Shahim as my first NS but I don't reccomend him! That's why I went to Burson as 2nd opinion and like him much better!

[Guest10]

I have an upcoming appointment with Dr burson and would be glad to let you know my experience. The only advice I feel confident in giving you is to stay away from Memphis doctors. Good Luck

[newgirl72455]

Thank you all for your helpful information.  My PCP called today and I have an appointment with Dr. Ali Krisht in Little Rock on March 2nd.  He is a world renowned neurosurgeon but I am not 100% sure that he specializes in Chiari.  I am considering seeing Dr. Krisht and then for a second opinion, going ahead and seeing Dr. Burson in Little Rock also.

Has anyone used or heard of Dr. Krisht?

[Givenstrength]

No  I haven't ever heard of that dr and don't ever remember seeing his name in all my research. But that don't mean anything! Good luck to you and please keep us posted!