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TO: jmjm
Hey jim, is dr "A" located at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical ctr in boston? Going to be calling him for a consult this summer and want to make sure i got the right doc. would you happen to know how long it takes before you can get an appointment? does he take insurance? my doc here in NJ knows him really well and will call him after i make the appointment to make sure i get the fibroscan while i'm there. i do not want to travel to boston and not get the scan. sorry for all the questions and i hope i'm not mistaken that you went to him at one time. thanks
Here's a list of the U.S. trial sites. There's one in St. Louis, Missouri.
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00125762?order=2
-- Jim
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00125762?order=2
-- Jim
The other option of doctors is Dr. Ira Jacobson in New York City. He is one of the premiere doctors like Dr.A and he is usually the lead investigator in all of the new drugs studies. He is phenomenal. Type his name into google and see what comes up, it's astounding.
I thought I'd mention it to you because it's much closer than Boston and the same credentials as Dr.A.
I went to him for a second opinion on my treatment extension - they spend TWO full hours with you and answer every single question you could possibly have before you leave. I actually brought a notebook because I had heard this and it was true. He even called my doctor while I was there to give his advice. My doctor was so impressed...it was like he was talking to a movie star or something and you know...doctors NEVER get that way.
Just a good second on a second that is much closer for you.
He was the doctor Jim originally suggested that I go to btw.
I thought I'd mention it to you because it's much closer than Boston and the same credentials as Dr.A.
I went to him for a second opinion on my treatment extension - they spend TWO full hours with you and answer every single question you could possibly have before you leave. I actually brought a notebook because I had heard this and it was true. He even called my doctor while I was there to give his advice. My doctor was so impressed...it was like he was talking to a movie star or something and you know...doctors NEVER get that way.
Just a good second on a second that is much closer for you.
He was the doctor Jim originally suggested that I go to btw.
Copyman wants a "Fibroscan" which Dr. A. in Boston is trialing. Dr. A and Dr. J are both top notch. Dr. A, I believe, accepts insurance as well.
-- Jim
-- Jim
I don't think so - I've only heard of them by the top guys in the top markets so far.
Ok sounds like Fibroscans in LA, Florida, NY and Boston....any in the middle of the country?
Last post wasn't worded very well. Meant to say that Dr. J in NYC does not accept insurance and that Dr. A. in Boston does. Some other excellent East Coast Doctors would be Dr. D. in New York City and Dr. S. in Miami. Dr. S. also has a Fibroscan device.
-- Jim
-- Jim
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