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Posted 10/7/2014 2:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

You welcomed me warmly last month when I was so excited to realize I may FINALLY have an answer to what's been ailing me all these years. Yet, some warned me that the road won't be easy. Ummm yeah, the quest for a diagnosis has just begun and I'm already feeling worn down emotionally. The "specialists" that accept my insurance have been rude, condescending, and not very thorough in the tests requested, in my opinion. :-(

I made the requests last month for the 3 names of ILADS-trained LLMD docs in my area but was so dismayed to learn of their very expensive appointment prices and that they don't accept insurance. Is this the rule for LLMDs, and if so, why? I can make a guess about the politics of Lyme, but I'm hoping it is not the rule...

Any recs for how to locate an LLMD that does accept insurance, or is this like asking to see a live unicorn? :-)
I'm in Manhattan, NYC.

Thanks!
Posted 10/7/2014 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
I have an LLMD in NYC but they do not accept insurance. You may already have the name if you contacted ILADS.

Yes, it is the rule generally because our doctors are persecuted by the insurance companies for attempting to treat a condition which the CDC does not acknowledge exists. If you are only going to see a doctor who takes insurance, you'll have to see someone outside of NY, I think.
Posted 10/7/2014 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
If you email me I will give you the name of an infectious disease dr who is lyme literate and excepts insurance.His office is not in Manhattan but in Staten Island, I'm not sure if he still has his Brooklyn office.
Posted 10/7/2014 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
letstake5 - I think I know of the same Dr as you, I think he is still in Brooklyn. are his initials EV?
Posted 10/7/2014 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
Yes EV, he is a great dr and has been at this for many years
Posted 10/7/2014 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
great - I have referred him to others as well, I don't go to him, but I have heard very good things about him!
Posted 10/21/2014 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, all of you! I saw the doc last week in Staten Island and think it's the right fit. He's respectful, knowledgeable, and thorough. Will keep the forum posted on progress....6 days on Doxy and my first improvement showed up today--no dizziness for the first time in 2 months! :-) Many many thanks for your private email info, letstake5!!!!
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