I appreciate the response - I've gotten 3 good recommendations - 2 through a neuro nurse at the local hospital who told me about one doc each at the two big teaching hospitals in Phila., and 1 through an MG patient who works at one of those hospitals and sees a doc at the other.

As the neuro who was recommended by the neuro-opth has an office much closer, we'll probably check him out first. A big advantage is that he has admitting privileges to a hospital that is well-respected and half an hour closer than the "biggies" in the city or their satellites.

I also hear your caution about getting the appointment soon -I need to convince my DH that we need to schedule something ASAP, and your info will help me to do that - he likes to hear good reasons, and you gave me some!

Thanks for your willingness to answer!