Who is your good doctor?

[orphanedhawk]

Is there someone you'd recommend to others in your area?
From time to time, someone on the forum needs a referral.
Who do you see ? Why do you like them ?
Tell us if the doc is a GI or Hepatologist or other, where they're located and how to contact them.

Although, my GI had suggested I see a specialist at CPMC in S.F., it was a member here who recommended a specific  hepatologist several years ago. He is still my liver doctor.

Many of us refer to our doctors and how much we like them, so lets help others.

(For anyone concerned with privacy issues, by law medical professionals can not share information about patients other than with specific professionals.)

[pooh55811]

Dr. Paul Vargo
Minnesota Gastroenterology, PA
2200 University Avenue West
Suite 120
St. Paul, MN 55114
612-871-1145


Paul Vargo, MD

Professional Background

Dr. Vargo received his undergraduate degree from Case Western Reserve University, graduating Magna *** Laude, then attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. This was followed by internship and residency at the University of Minnesota, then completing a fellowship at the University of Cincinnati in 1992.

Dr. Vargo is board-certified in gastroenterology.

Dr. Vargo has special medical interests in liver disease, as well as general gastroenterology.


Minnesota Gastroenterology, PA
Hepatitis & Liver Disease

In recent years, our physicians have seen a dramatic increase in the number of patients with hepatitis and other liver diseases. To enhance access and continuity of care, Minnesota Gastroenterology has centralized its diagnostic, management and monitoring services for patients with liver disease at its St. Paul office.

The Hepatology Clinic uses a collaborative approach to treat liver disease, which significantly improves the quality and delivery of services to liver patients and their families. In addition to our own team of board-certified gastroenterologists, specialists from the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota liver transplant programs are routinely available at the Hepatology Clinic for direct patient care and consultation.

New on-site services offered in conjunction with the Hepatology Clinic include ultrasound imaging and nutritional/dietary education.
Research

Because we regularly collaborate in clinical research studies with affiliated academic institutions, our patients have access to new therapies and treatments, many of which are free of charge to eligible participants.

Minnesota Gastroenterology research staff are based at the Hepatology Clinic to facilitate enrollment for patients who might benefit from participation in clinical research studies when conventional therapies fail.

[Mik59]

How did you decide to go with Dr. Fenkel at Jefferson with all the choices in this area? Martin Black, Dr. Reddy and many others? I guess I'm just looking for reassurance.I have my first appointment with Dr. Fenkel and wanted to know what to expect. Thanks, mik59

[yodennis]

In general: My experience with hepatologists must be looked at within the context they work in. My history: I. Jacobson diagnosed me decades ago when I was a NYH employee. I went with a family (my in-laws were M.D.s) recommendation next. Then - while attending a series of HIV lectures (I'm in health care) I witness the brilliant, animated, and articulate D. Dietrich...He later became my Hepa at Cabrini in NYC....And later again when he transferred to Mt. Sinai...That office I found (and once again I have practiced in health care myself for many years) was terribly run which led to poor communication and promise fulfillment. Here's my point: Working with an Olympian might give you a false sense of security if you think they will be paying attention to you as time goes by, e.g. If they promise to get you into studies, etc and they work within a traffic jam of discursive activity! I think if my Hepa had worked on a more methodical and communicative wavelength I may have known I was near cirrhosis before arriving there. I dropped Diethrich (as good as he would be if he were present) and went with a more responsive and easily dialogic Hepa....Now I am SVR......My point: Find someone with a great rep....But even more importantly: find someone who's greatness is available!!

[racky2012]

Here in Philadelphia , PA Dr Jonathan Fenkel Jefferson University 132 s 10th street Suite 480 Philadelphia ,pa 19107

I love him he is a great doctor i was a wreck when i went there when i left i felt so so much better and he got me to undetectable by week 4 and i never have any problem calling every time i call i will either get an answer or a call back asap its prolly within a 4 hour window

[heart_in_the_keyes]

know this is an old post but thks for all the encouragement you did to get others to post.  I'm just bumping this post right now because I was look for it the other day and couldn't find it.  Hope all is well.............

[ActingBrandNew]

1 more from the same office.....FANTASTIC!

Saro Khemichian, M.D.

Keck Hospital of USC
1500 San Pablo St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Areas of Treatment:

Gastroenterology
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
chronic liver disease
Liver transplantation

Title:

Chief, Hepatitis Treatment Center