Updates and locations of Fibroscan??

[hopelyn1953]

I live in Port St Lucie, Florida, considered the Treasure Coast. I am going to have my second liver biopsy in 2 weeks. The first one hurt me so bad I have always said I'd rather die than to have another one. Well now I have to have another one and I'm not looking forward to it. They tell me they will use Versed so I won't remember the the pain, but that is worrisome too. I'd much prefer the Fibroscan! If anyone has any new info on this procedure please let me know! Has it been approved or are they still doing trials? I heard there is a Dr. Schiff in Miami that does them? Are the insurance companies covering this yet? Any info would be helpful!!

[hopelyn1953]

Hi there! Thanks for you help! PSL is the best! I've been here for 4 years now and we are staying! We moved from PB County and before that Key West for 10 years.

[jivacite]

The test is an MRE not an MRI and you are correct the Mayo in Jax has it and it is the same as a fibroscan

[susan400]

I had my one and only fibroscan down at Dr. Schiff's clinic  at the Univ. of Miami.  That was about 3 yrs ago, when I was participating in a clinical trial.  

Susan400

[Livelife777]

I used to live in your area but have recently moved.   You do not need a Fibroscan to determine liver damage.   They find that out with simple blood work, and an MRI.    Dr Baskin, is the only guy in town that I would recommend.   I go to the Mayo Clinic in Jax, and only 3 hour drive.   You can get an evaluation there, and follow up locally if you choose.   I go to Mayo for all my labs and tests, since live closer now.   They are Awesome!    You will want to make an appt. with a hepatologist.  They are experts in liver disease, and all at Mayo are great!  Be well and good luck.        Kim

[peter5653]

I live in Stuart, FL and I am interested in the FibroScan test (transient elastography).  I see you live in PSL.  Did you ever find out who does this testing in Florida, preferably near to us? I have hepatitis C and want to know how much fibrosis I have.  I want to know if I can wait for the new all oral interferon free regimens that will be coming out the end of 2014. I will be consulting a hepatologist at Emory University when I go visit my sister who lives in the Atlanta area (July 17 appointment).  My gastroenterologist doesn't seem too knowledgeable about HepC and I didn't like the doctor I saw in Miami.  I may see another hepatologist at Shands in Gainesville in August.  Also, do you know if there are any Hep C support groups meeting in our area?  Peter Haritakis

[48weeks]

Yes please start a new thread with a list of places that currently have the fibroscan.  I live in the mid atlantic area so I'm hoping to hear of one maybe in Philly, Baltimore or DC.  Maybe even in Delaware where I live.  I think most in this forum would be very appreciative, thanks.