Has anyone consulted with chiari specialist Dr. Batzdorf

[kjsd]

Has anyone consulted with him and or has had surgery with him and his associate Dr. Holly?   Dr. Batzdorf is associated with UCLA , and would be quite convenient for those living in Los Angeles, and the surrounding area.  Please share your experience, with him as well as the hospital where he does the surgery, which is Santa Monica hospital.
Thanks for any info you can provide.

[selmaS]

  This os an older thread and the poster has not posted since 2009, u may want to try and send a PM that way she will get a e-mail notice that someone is attempting to contact her...I am not sure if she still reads the threads, but from her profile page I can see she is no longer active here.

[cmuts001]

Hi Maggie,
I tried to go see him earlier this year, but instead I recieved a call from his receptionist that I dont have a chiari.  I have many symptoms that others here have.   Tonsil dip down into the upper spinal canal 1-2mm.  Ear problems (tinnitus, ear ringing, plug, pain, hot, difficult hearing, intolerance to loud / confusing sounds, phonophobia); Nystagmus; Chronic fatigues; Anxiety (palpitations, difficulty negotiating steps and focusing); Vision problem (blurred, see spots, intolerance to bright light, photophobia ); Dizziness; Headache (migraine right side only to move around); Tingling (lower legs); Tingling and Numbness(both pinky);  Skin problems (rash body and  red bumps on glands sometimes); Loss 30 pounds in 3 weeks.  

[maggie10366]

In 1991, my vibrant mother WALKED in to UCLA for spinal surgery with Dr. Batzdorf to shunt what he perceived to be a cyst on her spinal cord. It was not a cyst. It was scar tissue. She came out of that surgery paralyzed from the waist down and has been a paraplegic for the last 18 years.

I was 10 years old then, am now a 28 year old professional woman, and have a full understanding of my mom's health history. I still feel compelled to share this with you.

I understand that 18 years of training and study since that fateful surgery may have resulted in Dr. Batzdorf becoming a world-renowned specialist his area - but my mom, and our family, were altered forever by his surgery.

I too wish you all the best,
GS

[kjsd]

I apreciate your input.
Wishing all the best.
Karen

[Rach68]

I saw Dr,Batzdorf last year,nice older guy, took his time,looked at my MRIs ahead of time and examined me,he didnt think my chiari was causing my headaches,even though I have 8 mm hern. and partial blockage so not sure what I think really, still suffering headaches but everyone else I talk to respects his opinion so I'm sticking with it right now and trying to figure out if something else is causing my headaches!!

[selmaS]

Hi...I have no experience with Dr Batzdorf, but his name comes up often....I know there r members out there that have gone to him.

I hope someone can share this info with u.

"selma"