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Old 04-02-2011, 10:01 AM
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I go to Hopkins. I really like the treatment and over-all general help I get from them.
But its a big hospital with a large neuro dept.
It really depends on who you are assigned.
There are dozens of neuros there and they cross-over in specialties.
There are many foreign docs doing residencies there. They are not part of
the permanent neuro staff
I'd ask for a specialist in the area that you wish to investigate/pursue.
My PN specialist is semi-retired, and was the head of the neuro dept there, Dr. Griffin.
I now usually see his PA, Tami.
Dr Cornblath is also a good neuro to delve into testing and causes, if you can get an appt with him. His schedule is pretty tight.
Most of the neuros you will see are residents as this is a teaching hospital and every time one comes into the room, they ask you the same questions over and over. Be forewarned, it can get frustrating until you see the doc you actually will be assigned to, and treated by.
Then you have to cautiously and diplomatically figure out if this is the neuro that has the kind of specialty that can help you.
If not, you'll have to try to ask around for a suggestion as to who would be the best doc for your case.
Its a big dept and finally getting the right doc is very important. From there, the resources of a world renowned institution will be available to you.
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