Ablation doctor / facility recommendation

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I'm a 42 yo male, was diagnosed with a-fib approx three years ago,

and tried to control it with different medications. I had varying

degrees of success, and started taking Amiodarone (200mg/day) about

two years ago. Amiodarone helped - I only had minor episodes once

or twice a week - but side effects were bad. I was very sensitive

to sun, and last month I developed hyperthyroidism.

I've decided to have an ablation (once my thyroid levels are normal

again) and wonder if anyone has a doctor/facility they would

recommend. My current doctor, an elecrophysiologist, is a great doc

and very knowledgeable about the various ablation procedures and the

latest research. However, he has only performed about a dozen

ablations. The number performed isn't all that worrisome to me -- I

figure they all started at zero and he's got the benefit of the

knowledge from others in the field and what they've done in the

past.

The group at the Cleveland Clinic was highly recommended, but they

have a long wait list I hear. I would like to have the ablation

done soon, and would appreciate any suggestions as to choosing a

doctor.

Thanks for any suggestions,