Can't find a specialist...

[Hayley723]

I have had a few doctors tell me they think I have endo now, but they keep telling me to just stay on birth control and give it more time to help with the pains, but if I do have it then I want to know and be treating it the right way so it can't grow or spread as fast. I can't seem to find a doctor that specializes in endo in my area. Does anyone know of any or how to find one. I live in Rochester, NY. Thanks so much.

[christine_lee]

Dr. Kanayama does take insurance but as an out of network physician so your out of network benefits will apply. He is awesome. I got my life back.. Im still recovering from losing my job and my husband before I found Dr. K but now im on the right track. hopefully now that im a new women with a new body.... ill start the year off with a new job and a new husband lol lots of Love to Dr. K. your a miracle worker... GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR STAFF

[Hayley723]

Thankyou very much I'll look into all this!! I had no idea Dr. Kanayama didnt take insurance either! Thats too bad.

[juliesmom]

I cut and pasted this directly from his info, he seems very well-read and has published over 100 articles about reproductive health...whether or not you're TTC right now, endo has a effect on your reproductive health...maybe you can check him out.  Since he's with a university hospital, I'm sure he probably accepts insurance.  Let me know what you find out about him.

Shelley

DAVID S. GUZICK, M.D., Ph.D.

BUSINESS ADDRESS: Dean, School of Medicine and Dentistry
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 706
Rochester, NY  14642

BUSINESS PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
EMAIL: david_guzick***@****

[sueaud]

Hayley

Dr. Kanayama is awesome but VERY expensive ! He does not accept insurance either. I will have to ask my gyn but she knows of someone closer to you!  

[ticked]

oh that sucks.  it might be worth it though.  You want the best to do this surgery.  That is far though.  i will keep looking

[Hayley723]

Thankyou I did find his name but he's about 5 hours away, but he sounds awesome!!

[ticked]

i have done some research and it looks as though this dr is good

http://www.****.com/dr_kanayama.htm

[Lux8027]

Hi I am not sure about  the drs in your area ... sorry I can't be helpful there. But my re and gyn both let me know that if b/c was going to help the pain from endo then you would see a difference within the first 2-3 cycles of using it. I am really sorry your having such a problem getting the treatment you need. It is very frustrating to be in that position.
But I also think the other ladies are right you should look into an re they can be much more helpful because they deal with reproductive diseases all the time. I hope that helps.

[ashleybrook]

Nope.  In fact I have an appt with on next week!  Most of the time their main objective is fertility only b/c these problems are associated with inferitilty.  Do a google search on them.  They basically have about three years more training concerning reproductive health.  

[Hayley723]

And you don't have to be trying to concieve to see them?

[ashleybrook]

Look for a Reproductive Endocrinologist!  Surely in your area you will find one!