Guest guest Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I was just diagnosed with Achalasia and I am wanting to find a reputable surgeon nearest to Arkansas as I can find. Doing some research, it seems Northwestern in Chicago, Cleveland Clinic and Vanderbilt in Nashville have done quite a few, but I am not aware of what or whom I should call or get a hold of. I appreciate your help very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 The Cleveland Clinic is, from all I have seen is one of the best places to go for a HM.  I went to the Emory Hospital in Atlanta and my surgeon and his team was very wonderful.  His name is Dr D. .  I can get you his information if you would like it.  I would say though that you need to talk to the doctors and get a feel how they are.  If you do not feel right about them, even though they might be well versed in the surgery then you might not have a good experience.  Remember in the end this is your body and you have the right to go any where you want to.  Get informed and if you do not feel like that is the doctor for you you can get a second or third opinion. Mueller IV  <FONT face= " comic sans ms " color=#ff0000 size=5> in Georgia </FONT><IMG src= " http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/04.gif " > ________________________________ From: ann.hopkins84 <ann.hopkins84@...> achalasia Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:43 PM Subject: Surgeons  Have been reading the great information from all of you. Know that I must have the surgery (HM) and am trying to pick the best surgeon. I will travel wherever necessary. It seems that many of you have had good experiences with Dr. Rice and Dr. Luketich. Is one a better choice than the other? Have I missed a top surgeon? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 , I've also been referred to Dr. - haven't seen him yet though. It sounds like you had a good outcome and experience? And would recommend him?  I've heard he is one of the best in the country. Do you live in the Atlanta area? Kim ________________________________ From: Mueller IV <mt4mar@...> " achalasia " <achalasia > Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 6:41 AM Subject: Re: Surgeons  The Cleveland Clinic is, from all I have seen is one of the best places to go for a HM.  I went to the Emory Hospital in Atlanta and my surgeon and his team was very wonderful.  His name is Dr D. .  I can get you his information if you would like it.  I would say though that you need to talk to the doctors and get a feel how they are.  If you do not feel right about them, even though they might be well versed in the surgery then you might not have a good experience.  Remember in the end this is your body and you have the right to go any where you want to.  Get informed and if you do not feel like that is the doctor for you you can get a second or third opinion. Mueller IV  <FONT face= " comic sans ms " color=#ff0000 size=5> in Georgia </FONT><IMG src= " http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/04.gif " > ________________________________ From: ann.hopkins84 <ann.hopkins84@...> achalasia Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:43 PM Subject: Surgeons  Have been reading the great information from all of you. Know that I must have the surgery (HM) and am trying to pick the best surgeon. I will travel wherever necessary. It seems that many of you have had good experiences with Dr. Rice and Dr. Luketich. Is one a better choice than the other? Have I missed a top surgeon? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 our surgeon was dr. rosemurgy at tampa general. He removed leigh's esophagus about 6 weeks ago, and did a thorasic reconstruction. she is eating anything she wants, and no more achalasia spasms. he was a great surgeon. > > Have been reading the great information from all of you. Know that I must have the surgery (HM) and am trying to pick the best surgeon. I will travel wherever necessary. It seems that many of you have had good experiences with Dr. Rice and Dr. Luketich. Is one a better choice than the other? Have I missed a top surgeon? > Thanks so much! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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