Can someone help me in finding a Doctor?

[pink86]

Hello everyone,

I'm thinking these days in going to see a doctor to find a possibility of taking the treatment. I have HCV genotype one. About three years ago I took the treatment for a year and everything went well, but unfortunately after the treatment I relapsed.
I'm not from the U.S and came here for school only, so I'm not familiar with the hospital system here and how to find a good doctor. I also don't know who should I go to. I'm guessing Gastroenterologist, is that correct?
Are all the gastroenterologist treats hepatitis? In other wards, can I go to any physician classified as Gastroenterologist for hepatitis? I have a medical insurance and a specific plan, but I can't decide which doctor and hospital should I go to and whether these doctors treat hepatitis or not!

I would really appreciate your help guys  ^_^

Thank you,

[orphanedhawk]

It's always preferable to see a hepatologist instead of a GI. GI's are not as well trained in liver disease.
Phone and see if you need a referral by your regular doctor or not.
Good luck.

[pink86]

Thanks HectorSF for all the information :)

I see also Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center ranked as one of the top hospitals in Milwaukee by U.S. News.

Does anyone know if I need to have a family doctor first, or can I just go directly to the Gastroenterologist?

[HectorSF]

Continued...

The gastroenterologists and hepatologists in the program provide care based on a multidisciplinary approach. This comprehensive team includes surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and other specialists who are readily available — all under one roof. They are joined by physician assistants, nurses, dietitians, and other team members who have the knowledge, experience and skill to manage the entire range of complex diseases of the digestive tract.

Hector

[HectorSF]

Pink,

Here is a hospital with state of the art treatment in Milwaukee. Why not get the best care available in your area so you will have the best chance of cure?

Froedtert Hospital is recognized in a total of 12 specialty areas in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012-13 “Best Hospitals” list.
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226

http://www.froedtert.com/SpecialtyAreas/Gastroenterology/

For all other programs (not cancer) regarding patient appointments, program information and community education registration, call the Health Services line at 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666

Froedtert Hospital was nationally ranked for four medical specialties, including gastroenterology.

The Gastroenterology/Hepatology Program at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, a renowned academic medical center, is staffed by specialists with expertise in the complete range of these disorders. Patients from throughout the country are seen in the Gastroenterology/Hepatology Program for treatment and for second opinions.

Specialized Care Team

The Froedtert & The Medical College Gastroenterology/Hepatology Program is staffed by a nationally recognized group of physicians and scientists representing multiple specialties. Their unique collaboration provides a multi-faceted approach to patient care, research and education in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all forms of digestive disease, including:

Liver disease, such as viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver transplantation evaluation and management.

[Idyllic]

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/Who-is-your-good-doctor-/show/1715783

[pink86]

I'm in Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Thanks for your help :)

[can-do-man]

Yes a GI doctor that treats Hepatitis would be ok, You say your in the U.S but don't say what state........ Knowing that would be a big help. Best to you