how to get a new RA man - part 2

[lindyloo2018]

Hello

can anyone recommend an RA consult in either St Thomas hospital london or Croydon university hospital or st georges hospital in tooting?

any recommendations would be great

many thanks

[Karen12]

Only thing I would say is I would not recommend St George’s Hospital personally. No idea about the others 😊

[Brushwork]

I have a female Rheumatologist, better than any male rheumatologist I’ve had!

[Sarahg62]

yes. Dr Sarah Levy at CUH. Very busy though and a long wait to see her, but she is brilliant. Been my Rheumy for years 😊

[K3-2 in reply to Sarahg62]

I see Dr Levy at Croydon University hospital as well ( 11 yrs ) and agree she's good .

[lindyloo2018 in reply to K3-2]

does anyone know if she does private as well ?

my panic attacks are making my Ra flare worse

[lindyloo2018 in reply to Sarahg62]

Hi, how long did you have to wait for an appt? and does she actually listen rather than just look at your bloods and then dismiss you saying it's all in your head ? (despite mri results)

thanks

[Sarahg62 in reply to lindyloo2018]

I only get to see her once a year, but if I have a problem I speak to the secretaries and can get help. yes she does listen and will always look at options. If there is a problem with my bloods she lets me know straight away - even had a phone call at 6.30pm last December 😳

[lindyloo2018 in reply to Sarahg62]

ok thanks, I need to know how they handle ra flare ups..?

[Sarahg62 in reply to lindyloo2018]

Go via the nurses helpline

[lindyloo2018 in reply to Sarahg62]

can they get you in quick for a consultant appt for a flare? or do you just have to speak to the nurses?

many thanks

[Sarahg62 in reply to lindyloo2018]

I tend to speak to the nurse ( or secretaries). I have had an urgent appointment it not lately.

[K3-2 in reply to lindyloo2018]

Agree with all Sarahg62 said about Dr Levy n her team.

[lindyloo2018 in reply to K3-2]

does anyone know if she does private as well ?

my panic attacks are making my Ra flare worse

[KittyJ in reply to lindyloo2018]

A rheumy isn’t going to help with panic attacks you should speak to your GP about getting help with them and then it’ll help with your RA. No point getting treatment for one if there’s something causing it that’s not being treated. ( speaking from experience here)

[lindyloo2018 in reply to KittyJ]

hi, thanks, please could you tell me what happened to you ? so I can compare with my problem?

[KittyJ in reply to lindyloo2018]

Basically what you are talking about. Sorry I can not share more on an unlocked post.

[lindyloo2018 in reply to KittyJ]

ok thanks, please could you tell me what the fix was for you ? antidepressants/other and/or RA meds change ?

[lindyloo2018 in reply to K3-2]

does anyone know if she does private as well ?

my panic attacks are making my Ra flare worse

[Fra22-57]

I used to see Professor David d Cruz at St Thomas’ …he is excellent

[AgedCrone]

Try this Tracker Site

Patient Experience Library

patientlibrary.net › waitinglists

Get information on waiting times for treatment at NHS Trusts in England. This data is sourced from NHS England, and is published two months in arrears.

[rmros]

I agree with @Karen12 re St George's. Avoid. There are a couple of good doctors (Professor Kiely and Dr Kaul) but the department as a whole is bad and there's a high chance of getting an absolute stinker. More interested in research and getting their names in journals than in looking after patients.

[cpt13]

My Consultant is Dr Toby Garood at Guy's Hospital that is part of the same Trust (GSTT - Guy's & St Thomas's NHS Trust)

[lindyloo2018 in reply to cpt13]

many thanks, is he good ? looks at more than your blood test results?

[Celticdancer]

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