Anyone aware of which Endocrinology Service is best in North Kent area?

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[Numberone1]

Ill be interested in the answer as I live in the same area and have never been referred to an endocrinologist. Haven't known who to ask for either so didnt want to rock the boat too much by being referred to a rubbish endo.

[Joyia]

I can only speak from experience but I saw Dr. R at Medway Hospital yesterday, my first appointment with an Endo for 46 years. Although the hospital is horrendously busy, I found him amenable. He listened to my concerns regarding my joint pains/fibromyalgia and did not dispute the fact that there could be a link with my thyroid condition, although he did point out there are many tests one could have regarding joint pains and it is a question of elimination. As the fibro link can be contentious I entered into the conversation with trepidation but was pleasantly surprised with his response. I asked if converting to T3 could be an issue and he promptly issued a blood test for T3, bone profile and cortisol. This is just my first step but I came away satisfied that I had been heard.

Obviously because time is limited at the appointment one needs to be well armed with the points you want to raise. Consultants are busy people and one needs to make the most of the precious minutes with them.

Best wishes

Joyia

[LouiseRoberts in reply to Joyia]

Hi Joyia

Sorry, can you send the name via private message - we need to protect the 'good' ones and not be seen to be naming and shaming the rest... Thanks!

I will add him to our list though - thanks.

xx

[Joyia in reply to LouiseRoberts]

Of course Louise, sorry I should have realised, will remember in future.

[DeniseR]

I see Dr I at Darent Valley. He does believe in T4/T3 treatment but not in Armour or natural thyroid meds. He does listen but I had to push to get more of his time, however he is sending me for loads of tests and has promised he will do everything he can to help me get to the bottom of things and if he can't he will refer me to someone that might help further. If you've done your research or would just like to try T4/T3(he doesn't do T3 only), he might be worth a try. Good luck x

[LouiseRoberts in reply to DeniseR]

Hi Denise

Sorry, can you send the name via private message - we need to protect the 'good' ones and not be seen to be naming and shaming the rest... Thanks!

This post is open and so will appear on the NHS Choices page for thyroid and can also be found via an internet search.

I will add him to our list though - thanks.

xx

[DeniseR in reply to LouiseRoberts]

Hi Louise

Sorry, I did wonder but saw another name so thought it was ok - Oops! If anyone would like the name, feel free to message me

[Nathalie70]

I'm very happy at Maidstone Hospital with Dr Kumar. I have been on this board for a little while and I noticed that I had exams/scans/eye tests nobody had - I have Graves. You get appointments very quickly - 2 weeks. Dr Kumar calls me after each blood test results. I live in Ashford but was told to avoid William Harvey Hospital. OK, Maidstone is not exactly North Kent but I'm very happy with my consultant and his whole team.

[Indyjo10 in reply to Nathalie70]

Hi Nathalie - did you go private or through your gp? Has your doctor helped you as its a year later? Cheers jo

[Nathalie70]

I left Dr Kumar and Maidstone Hospital in September of last year as I was feeling awful with Carbimazole but he wanted to push to 18 to 24 months. I went private, in London, and the private endo stopped Carbi immediately - after only 12 months. Since then, my thyroid is fine and I was declared cured a few months ago. I recommend to go private.

[LailaM18 in reply to Nathalie70]

Hi there, I was wondering if you would be able to send me the name of the doctor you saw privately in London? In a private message if you would prefer, my mum has been to 3 nhs appointments so far but each has been with a different temporary doctor and her symptoms are getting worse. So we're looking for the best private options now.

Thank you, your recommendation would be much appreciated.

Laila

[Pam2017 in reply to LailaM18]

Can u advice me who u saw in London

[Pam2017 in reply to Nathalie70]

Can u tell me who u saw in London as I live Ashford and loads of probs with tests Docs wil Harvey

[elethan in reply to Nathalie70]

Hi there, we recently discovered that our daughter has extremely low levels of LH, FSH and I'd really appreciate if you would be able to PM us the name of the doctor you saw privately in London?

Thanks in advance.

[Nathalie70]

My message was more than a year ago as I asked for a referring to a private endo in July. I think my message was written in April of last year.

[stig5882 in reply to Nathalie70]

Hi Nathalie70, can I ask the cost of going private please.

[Nathalie70]

I saw Dr Ryan at KIMS and when in remission, I was simply followed by a private GP. The price of a consultation is around £200 but the blood test are very expensive.

At the time, the private hospital in Ashford didn’t exist. I would suggest to go there.

[Nathalie70]

The one I saw in London in 2013 left to France because of Brexit.