posted this on "seeking a doctor" but not much traffic there...
Tomorrow we're going to make an appointment for my wife with Dr.R. As I understand he comes highly recommended.
Can anybody give me their experiences (positive or negative)?
Also I heard he treats aggressively - my wife would implode if dosed aggressively. We're hoping he can work with the patient's limitations.
Posted by 'Kete-tracker (Member # 17189) on :
yaniv, U might try checking in w/ "tdtid" as she's currently under his care. I believe her website, open to the public, is caringbridge.com/visit/cathygk She posts a running acc't of her experiences, as she treats for Lyme & "co-"s.
Posted by yanivnaced (Member # 13212) on :
thanks kete-tracker I will have a look
Posted by pamoisondelune (Member # 11846) on :
You can ask "Clarissa", here on lymenet. She and her mother have referred many dozens of their friends to Dr R.
Posted by radfaraf (Member # 11909) on :
When I scheduled my first appointment with another doctor I regret researching first and then scheduling because I had a three months wait after I scheduled my first appointment.
Your first appointment will probably be in a while, you can always cancel if you decide another doctor is a better later.
Posted by opus2828 (Member # 15407) on :
I will have more info for you in a few weeks - going to see him beginning of May.
Posted by lymednva (Member # 9098) on :
I understand that his practice is filling up ,in part due to another LLMD closing her practice and referring patients to him.
So, make your appointment soon. I have heard great things about him from his patients.
Posted by John S (Member # 19756) on :
I went to him, but he doesn't take insurance so I couldn't keep seeing him. The only thing I didn't like was the kinesiology test. It made me feel like a brain surgeon was reading tarrot cards before he was going to operate on me.
Posted by tdtid (Member # 10276) on :
I see Dr. R as "Kete-tracker" said. I've been seeing him since last June.
I am on IV treatment, but each case is individual and I know some seeing him that are on the oral protocols.
I've been responding very well with him. (He's my second LLMD since I was referred by my first when it was felt my treatment needed to be more aggressive).
He and his P.A. Carolyn have been wonderful. PM me if you need specific questions answered.
Cathy
Posted by yanivnaced (Member # 13212) on :
Thanks for the inputs. Just made an appointment to see him in early July.
Posted by AthinLyne (Member # 17626) on :
Lots of positive things to say about him.
Posted by AthinLyne (Member # 17626) on :
forgot to mention... will treat aggressively only if needed. I know someone who is NOT being treated aggressively since she is responding well to a more "gentle" protocol. PM if you have any questions.
Posted by Clarissa (Member # 4715) on :
He treated me, my mother, ny brother and sister-in-law. We are ALL in remission now. My bro and sister-in-law now run yearly marathons.
He is smart, kind, funny and honest when he doesn't know an answer. He is my personal hero.
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
he's great
Posted by Lymeorsomething (Member # 16359) on :
I've got an appt lined up...I wish he were still in CT
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