by MamaLily » Dec 07, 2004 3:47 pm
Brandi -
Here are some doctors that I would recommend in the Salt Lake area. I haven't seen all of these doctors personally, but I have had some good recommendations from nurses, patients, other doctors, etc. I was looking for a doctor myself at the beginning of the year...it may take some time to find the right one for you, but it's worth it!
- Dr. Amy Sullivan - she is my current doctor. She is a perinatologist and sees patients at the U. and also at LDS Hospital. I was so excited to find her after calling many, many hospitals and clinics. The members of her staff are really the most helpful health professionals I have ever talked with! I met with her at the beginning of the year for a "Pre-Conception Consultation" and she knew all about HG treatments. I see her again next week for an appointment and ultrasound (I'm 6 weeks pregnant right now!).
- There is a great OB group at Cottonwood Hospital and I would recommend any of the doctors there: Dr. Larkin, Dr. Irion, Dr. Lloyd, etc. I'm not sure if any of them are taking new patients, but they are all good doctors with knowledge about HG. They helped me with my pregnancy and delivered my baby.
- Dr. T. Flint Porter - I saw Dr. Porter with my last pregnancy. He knows as much or more about HG than any doctor I know of. I think he may have a closed practice, but anyone who practices with him would be fantastic. He is also a perinatologist.
- Dr. Max Steele - This is the doctor Rebecca sees. We can get her opinion on him. He sounds good for someone who knows the different options for HG treatment - Rebecca has mentioned that he will give her prescriptions for the meds that work for her. And that alone is a great thing for an HG patient!
- Dr. Sara Jane Pieper - She comes highly recommended by all the nurses at LDS Hospital and by Dr. Porter. I would have seen her except that she was not covered by my insurance. I know she delivers at LDS Hospital - and maybe elsewhere also. Call early if you want to see her.
- Dr. Howard Sharp - I believe Dr. Sharp sees patients at the U. Hospital. I have heard great things about him!
Good luck...I hope this helps!
It sounds like you weren't treated as well as you could be during your past 2 pregnancies. This website has so much information...one of the best pages is the one that lists different meds/treatments for HG. If you look in the "Preparing for HG" area of this forum, you will find some other women who are preparing for another pregnancy. Doing lots of research can really make a difference! And feel free to ask anything here...the combined experience of all these women is incredible.
Keep us posted on your search for a doctor!
- Anna[/list][/list]
"The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over." - Aesop