Hi everyone, does anyone knows a good doctor in the east Phoenix metro area that treats lupus and fibromyalgia? I live in Mesa Az and I am looking for a new specialist.
Hello firstflorde,
I saw no one had answered your post so i've been looking for you...i hope these links help.
http://arizonaadvancedmedicine.com/articles/autoimmune_diseases.html
http://www.medicinenet.com/systemic_lupus/mesa-az_city.htm
http://app1.nyp.org/fad/searchDoctor.htm?Search=N&expName=Rheumatology
http://www.dexknows.com/business_profiles/east_valley_rheumatology_and_osteoporosis_pc-b636887
Well i hope they help...if not i hope member's do answer in due course.
Love Terri xxx
firstflorde1 said:
Thank you do much !
Hi there. I live in Gilbert. I was wondering if you found a doctor yet? I would love to hear from you.
Tammy
Sorry... i didnt see this til now.
I live in Phoenix
I got o AZ Arthritis and Rhuematology Associates.
They have 3 locations-- Mesa(Dobson and I-60) Phoenix, and Paradise Valley.
I personally have been at the MESA location for 10 years now. He diagnosed the Lupus immediately. And has also treated my fibromialigia- Poly arthritis... and all the RA patients too.
You dont have to see him. I do recommend the practice. their are other docs there i liked.... but they only saw me when My doc was oot.
My doc is Doctor Ralph Bennett. personally he does not come across like a people person which can leave u in tears at times depending if your looking for compassion.... yes really.
YET---> he is so darn smart and experienced i have not acted on my thoughts to leave.
People all over the state try to see him...and there is a reason. he is just not a warm person to face...
When you need compassion- see his practioner CAROL... who is SERIOUSLY the best I have been to hands down. CAROL SWENSON, she is just as brilliant as the doctor but just isnt the doc.
She is an amazing LISTENER. She really hears you out and considers you as a person...adn she has never changed up on me one time. I am still there because of her.
Its just so hard to see her lately. Patients realize how good she is... and she is booked out for as long as the docs-- 4-5 months.
(no way!!)
So i see Micheal-- the new guy... but takes me same day when i need... or next day.. I have never experienced him doing anything my doc wouldnt have done in my treament.
Again- i have been going to this office before they had computers :)
. (t m i ) ???
Hi there! No I have a different doctor, dr. Warren Rizzo who is out in Scottsdale. Not only is he cold, arrogant, but he gets visibly irritated if I ask too many questions. I leave feeling upset and angry at myself for letting him make me feel this way. So I definitely need a new doc.
I was diagnosed at 19 and I am 41 now. Most of my symptoms are hair loss and skin rash. And also sleeplessness. I am wiped out with working full time and taking care of my kiddos (7 and 18mos bothnadopted) and have no energy by the end of the day.
I am excited I found someone who lives here and understands what I am going thru 
what is it with these rude docs???!!!!! ???!!!!
they must never been sick themselves//
god forbid they ever be on the other end of the spectrum
kuma said:
Hi there! No I have a different doctor, dr. Warren Rizzo who is out in Scottsdale. Not only is he cold, arrogant, but he gets visibly irritated if I ask too many questions. I leave feeling upset and angry at myself for letting him make me feel this way. So I definitely need a new doc.
I was diagnosed at 19 and I am 41 now. Most of my symptoms are hair loss and skin rash. And also sleeplessness. I am wiped out with working full time and taking care of my kiddos (7 and 18mos bothnadopted) and have no energy by the end of the day.
I am excited I found someone who lives here and understands what I am going thru :)
LIFEwithLupus said:
Sorry... i didnt see this til now.
I live in Phoenix
I got o AZ Arthritis and Rhuematology Associates.
They have 3 locations-- Mesa(Dobson and I-60) Phoenix, and Paradise Valley.
I personally have been at the MESA location for 10 years now. He diagnosed the Lupus immediately. And has also treated my fibromialigia- Poly arthritis... and all the RA patients too.
You dont have to see him. I do recommend the practice. their are other docs there i liked.... but they only saw me when My doc was oot.
My doc is Doctor Ralph Bennett. personally he does not come across like a people person which can leave u in tears at times depending if your looking for compassion.... yes really.
YET---> he is so darn smart and experienced i have not acted on my thoughts to leave.
People all over the state try to see him...and there is a reason. he is just not a warm person to face...
When you need compassion- see his practioner CAROL... who is SERIOUSLY the best I have been to hands down. CAROL SWENSON, she is just as brilliant as the doctor but just isnt the doc.
She is an amazing LISTENER. She really hears you out and considers you as a person...adn she has never changed up on me one time. I am still there because of her.
Its just so hard to see her lately. Patients realize how good she is... and she is booked out for as long as the docs-- 4-5 months.
(no way!!)
So i see Micheal-- the new guy... but takes me same day when i need... or next day.. I have never experienced him doing anything my doc wouldnt have done in my treament.
Again- i have been going to this office before they had computers :)
. (t m i ) ???
I just wanted to thank everyone on this thread.Im out in glendale az and have been in search of a new doc and its very difficult to find.Dont ya wish it was like looking for a hair dresser?Lol.
If you dont like your hair color it isnt so taxing to try someone new,however when it comes to a
compassionate doc who cares AND can help..well thats another story.
yup!
well if paradise valley isnt too far away from you .. go to AZ arthritis and rhuem.
but another suggestion.
I used to stay NEAR glendale. well laveen.But i was admitted to hispital off 91st ave in glendale.
the new one.
Well their specialist were AMAZING with treating my lupus.
I wish i could remmber there names. ahhh!!!
you should see which offices are linked to the hospital off 91st...
those are soe good docs.
So consider any rhuematologist off NEAR the hospital.
Thats a great place to sart- and exactly what i would consider ifi was close to you.
I did get a really good infectious disease doctor over there.
he is in the building directly NEXT to hospital.
if i ever get an issue again- thats who i would see. Dr. Ho i think his name is
StillStanding48 said:
I just wanted to thank everyone on this thread.Im out in glendale az and have been in search of a new doc and its very difficult to find.Dont ya wish it was like looking for a hair dresser?Lol.
If you dont like your hair color it isnt so taxing to try someone new,however when it comes to a
compassionate doc who cares AND can help..well thats another story.