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Posted 9/9/2016 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all
I've asked my MD for a referral to a new specialist since I'm very unhappy with mine ignoring my need for treatment sooner. I live in Milton Ontario, wondering if anyone can recommend docs in Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga etc.
Thanks
Posted 9/9/2016 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not in your area, but here are some links that might help from our resources thread:

Doctor Ratings:
www.ratemds.com/

Finding a GI:
www.medicinenet.com/ulcerative_colitis/city.htm
Posted 9/9/2016 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
A lot of the reviews are so mixed... I had a few names mentioned to me by a GI nurse who's a patient of mine... And some reviews are glowing and some are terrible. I worry about seeing a new doc who's the same at ignoring me 😔
Posted 9/10/2016 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
My GI's in Toronto. Unsure that helps you. I had to interview several before I found a match to my personality, skills, ability to think outside the box etc.
Posted 9/10/2016 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
Wow. Did you have to keep getting referral after referral til you found one? Or get a whole bunch at once? My issue is I'm suffering NOW and I feel like the current doc is not helping me get where I need to be. The thought of a long process to get a new doc and maybe waiting that long for relief... Man I'm struggling. Whereabouts in Toronto? I don't mind a drive for a doc at this point but being stuck in traffic on the way there is of course anxiety inducing.
Posted 9/12/2016 11:58 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. Referral after referral over a period of years. But this final GI was recommended by a friend. He's pretty awesome but likely very far for you to come. He's at College/ Spadina. His only "fault" is that he's always behind....by at least 1-2 hrs, but he'll take his time with you. Scopes/colonoscopies done in a private clinic upstairs. It's definitely more civilized than a hospital!

You may want to find someone closer to home with hospital privileges, if things are bad for you. I know how difficult it is when you have this horrible disease & a doc you don't like/trust.
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