Hematologist

[msins]

Finally found a Dr who understands APS. If anyone can get to yale hospital in ct I’ll be happy to pass on his name. There’s at least s 3 month waiting period but he’s fabulous

[Yllek]

I’m glad you’ve found a knowledgeable Dr - it’s half the battle with this condition!

[msins in reply to Yllek]

You are right about that.

[Wittycjt]

Can you expound about the visit? I would like the name to add to my list, thanks

[msins in reply to Wittycjt]

He spent over an hour going over my condition and discussing my background and gather in from when I was even a child. Also will advise my cardiologist and valve replacement dr as to what needs to be done for my valve replacement surgery so that I lessen the chances of a stroke. Such as only taking me off Coumadin once for the catherization and doing surgery right after. He understood my fears of throwing a blood clot and having another stroke. The instructions and report that goes to my drs will also be sent to me. (Thanks to your recommendation). His name is Alfred Lee

[Wittycjt in reply to msins]

This is awesome, I know you were worried. You must be feeling so much calmer now. I am glad you were prepared what to ask and he satisfied your worries

[msins in reply to Wittycjt]

Still going to wait as long as possible for surgery because he confirmed my fears that yes there’s a good chance of forming a blood clot when you are off your Coumadin so every consideration should be taken not to come off it as little as possible The new med I’m on for my COPD is helping greatly with my breathing

[Wittycjt in reply to msins]

This is great, glad your breathing is better, what is he doing for your anticoagulation currently?

[msins in reply to Wittycjt]

Nothing. My primary Dr. has monitored for 26 years and i's perfect. He will do the bridging procedure for the surgery.

[Kstone81]

Does anyone recommend a hematologist for APS in Arizona?

[Wittycjt in reply to Kstone81]

Dr Lynn Cleveland in Hot Springs comes highly recommended by another member here

[MaryF Administrator]

Great news, pleased to hear you had a satisfactory appointment. Such a relief to find a good one! MaryF