Hi Alexis,
I can't seem to find a Dr. Greg Borschel other than a plastic surgeon at Sick Kids in Toronto, which I don't think that is it, well in google search that is.
My surgeon was the same way. Made sure I tried ALL options before surgery, even requested Physio, chiro, acupuncture reports to verify.
at Toronto General Hospital the Vascular Clinical actually mentions they specialized in TOS. I also know my Thoracic surgeon specialize in TOS aswell.
http://www.uhn.ca/PMCC/PatientsFamil...s/Vascular_Lab
i'm SOO glad your able to be travel for consultations, which makes it great to get options especially with TOS since it's quite rare, and not many "specialists" in Canada, compared to Dr. Donahue in the states. It would be great if my private insurance would have covered a consult with him.
I'm glad you found a specialist!! did you end up having surgery??
Katie
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Originally Posted by husky601
I've heard something about Dr. Greg Borschel in Toronto, ON but not more than that. I know he did is studying at Johns Hopkins University which I think this is one of the best place in the States for knowledge of TOS. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Unfortunately there is not much Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Canada, even in the States i think. Mine was Dr. Sean Mcfadden at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, AB and on my opinion he is pretty awesome.
He has a great attitude and is very human. The first thing he asked me was to call him Sean and not Dr which put confidant at first contact. He spend a good 45 minutes with me. 15 for the diagnosis and 30 to explain me what is TOS in detail. He truly believe to rehabilitation without surgery and he wanted me to try every possible treatment before going to surgery.
I am from Quebec but i am a Yukon resident and several differant Dr told me that he is the referance for TOS in Canada and i believe he is. I am kind of lucky because the Yukon Territories fly me over there and they are paying for my expenses so it was easy to get one of the best one in Canada.
Alexis
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