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Topic: CT doctor question

cmichaelo
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 5873

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I'm looking for a neurologist that also knowledgable about Lyme.

Does anyone use Dr. Katz in CT?

And what do you think about him/her?

You're welcome to send to my email.

Michael

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nan
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 63

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Michael,

I don't know too much about him but have heard of him. There was an article about him in Newsweek not too long ago. You might try to google it up.

He has had success treating lyme with IV immunoglobulins....but it doesn't seem to work for everyone.

nan

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Mathias
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Never used him personally but I have heard good things. My LLMD refers patients to him.

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ticktox
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Member # 6739

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Dr K is the most Lyme literate neurologist we have in CT but I'd advise caution because he is not totally Lyme literate. I know of several people with active Lyme infections who have been told by Dr K that their Lyme is gone and they now have "Post Lyme Syndrome". He still doesn't seem to understand just how persistant Lyme can be. Unless you really need a neurologist, you might be better off seeing one of the truly Lyme literate doctors.

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cmichaelo
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Do you know if he uses the Bowen lab for Lyme testing and does he accept insurance?

Michael

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christelleny
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quote:
Originally posted by cmichaelo:
Do you know if he uses the Bowen lab for Lyme testing and does he accept insurance?
Michael

He's out of network (doesn't accept any insurance). His fees range from $700 to $1,000 per visit. If you have out of network benefits, your insurance will pay up to a percentage of the "reasonable rate" ($250 for a specialist).

Don't hesitate to contact me if you need a list of LLMD in CT.

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sofy
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Member # 5721

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I have been seeing him almost a year. He is the one who finally gave me the diagnosis. I had the lyme vaccine a few years ago and thats my problem now.

He says the vaccine caused me to have an autoimmune reaction and it will most likely be with me for the rest of my life.

We have tried several abx's and no real change but Im still hopefull.

My first visit was around 700 +- but my other visits are 175.

I will give him a little more time before changing docs. Most everyone here seems to have taken quite some time befor seeing results.

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Foggy
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Anyone try the IVIg protocol? Did it help you?

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beachcomber
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I think some of his protocols for Lyme are anecdotal and suspest. Botox for inflammation, for instance.

I also think he is terribly expensive.

JMHO

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cmichaelo
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Member # 5873

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Thank you all.

I've tried to get through to Dr. K the entire week.

Office open, but answering service handling all calls due to understaffing.

I left three msgs. Noone ever called back.

All in all, Dr. K doesn't look too promising.

I've founf another doc in the meantime.

Again, thanks for your help.

Michael

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deedee
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Member # 4638

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I went to his ofc in Fairfield once It was called health Extenders. I was told I could be seen for an evaluation paid by my insurance. They gave me an appt with a different doctor in the practice who never returned my calls after that one visit. I have unfortunately heard from a very reliable source that his practice is very focused on making a lot of money. Too bad, i would go someplace else.

dee

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