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Specialist in the North West

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Does anyone know of a knowlegable and understading specialist Nr to Burnley or in West Yorkshire.

Thanks

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Speak to John Mills the chairman of vasculitis uk. He knows most consultants. You can Johns number on vasculitis.org.uk go to the contact us page. His phone number is there.xx

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Thank you...yes i will do that, imso afraid of another pointless referral.

Been there. I now see a Rheumatologist whos specialist subject is vasculitis. He has me seeing 5 other consultants between two different health trust's. Getting there. Xx

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Thanks again, hold onto him

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Katie18

Dr Ian Bruce at Manchester royal infirmary is good. he is part of the rheumatology team and specialises in vasculitis. I think you may need to get your GP to refer you. Best of luck

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Ajay Dhaygude at Preston. He is a Nephrologist and a really nice guy too :-)

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thanks

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Tony-LakeDistrict

I agree that Dr Dhaygude is very good, he is a vasculitis specialist & very knowledgeable

Tony

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yorkshiregirl44 in reply to Tony-LakeDistrict

Thats good to know..thanks

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DBH1969

i see my Rheumatologist in Bury at Fairfield Hospital she is very good and very understanding...i have my cyclo treatments in Rochale Hosptial i cant fault them they are a fab team, when i had been really poorly they are supportive and the consultant always response and give good advice.x

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yorkshiregirl44 in reply to DBH1969

Thank you, Bury is qiute near.

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DBH1969

your welcome and good luck :)

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