Hey there girls. I'm looking for fat frienldy PCOS knowleable doctors or NP'S (both for primary care and ob/endocrinology) in the Phoenix metro area. Preferable female, preferable east valley( however I am willing to travel). Any suggestions??
I have no suggestions....i had a horrible experience with an endo recommended to me through PCOSA and she is the only endo listed in Arizona which made it even worse. I had recently met a girl named Sara through the pcossupport website and we are in the process of starting a support group for people in the area....would love to meet you! It was so amazing when we met.....i was so nervous but afterwards i just kept crying and saying to my boyfriend "she is just like me!" her weight gain, symptoms everything! it was amazing.......
Hoping to hear from you and please let me know if you find a good endo or dr. I am currently waiting for insurance approval on WLS out of basically desperation!
Please either email me or call me at 602-717-1089 to let me know if you are interested in meeting with all of the other cysters we can round up!
Take care,
Amy
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The best OBGYN EVER!!!!! He specializes in infertility, is very knowledgeable about PCOS.... he is GREAT! And not biased against us fluffy cysters. I am 339lbs and he has NEVER mentioned weight to me....he is also actually IR himself, so he understands.
Just ask only-an-auntie or Fynrynl on the board, I refered them to him and both loved him!!!!!!
He is in Tempe on Baseline & Countryclub Way
Seal, Craig M, MD
1976 E BASELINE RD STE 101
TEMPE, AZ 85283
(480) 644-1911
YOU will be very happy with him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Metformin 1500mgs Weight Loss: 338/167/170 -171bs
GOAL!!!!!!!!!!
TTC again after weight loss surgery on 03/20/06.
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I, too, go to Dr. Seal and cannot say enough GREAT things about him! Nobody had any clue what was wrong with me, why I couldn't get pregnant, or why I kep miscarrying. He figured it out immediately and made me feel like it was no big deal and that I would have as many kids as I wanted. At last...10 weeks pregnant! He has already done 5 ultrasounds and takes my hormone levels weekly and adjusts my meds accordingly. He is truly a lifesaver (and has the best staff ever)!!!
I really appreciate this website and the doctor referrals. I found Dr. Craig Seal on the site and, after moving to Arizona 2 months ago, am happy to say that I am FINALLY being treated. I suffered from a lot of pain and was diagnosed with PCOS about 10 years ago. After getting married, we TTC for a long time, lots of metformin and clomid with no luck. After undergoing a failed in-vitro, I became pregnant on Lupron. It was such a shock. Noone had explained it properly until Dr. Seal. My son, Nicolas, is now almost 2 and a half. Ever since my c-section I have had unberable pain. We want another child, so doctors again wanted me on clomid and all the stuff that had not worked in the past. The pain just kept getting worse. Dr. Seal cut to the chase. As the other girls mentioned, he diagnosed the problem right away. He did a laparoscopy this past tuesday and found a huge amount of adhesions causing my pain. I am to undergo surgery through my c-section scar on october 4th. He acts like after that I should not only feel better but also have another baby.
I would love to meet other women in Arizona like me. Please contact me!
Lots of Love!
I was just looking for a new ob/gyn here in Tempe and I knew my cysters would help. Thanks for the tip. I checked my insurance and he is listed, Im gonna call tomorrow and see when I can get in. My current Dr. has no clue and doesn't want to continue my metformin that my Dr. from Indiana put me on 3 years ago (and it worked like magic).
Keep in touch my local cysters! email taterbug26@hotmail.com
Tracy
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dx pcos 1988current treatment: metformin ex 1200mg twice a day
Synthroid 100mcg
ttc since 1992
9/06 Positive pregnancy test. Going to Dr then alot of praying! 4/07 prayer and a great doctor works well, I am expecting a baby boy To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. due 5/23/07
5/26/07 Kyle was born 7 lbs 5 oz. I am still in shock after 14 years of trying. I keep telling myself he is real and realy mine. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Well I seen Dr. Seal and as you said he is great. He wasted not time and got me on clomid. He realy knows what he is talking about when it comes to PCOS. I wish I found him a long time ago.... I cant thank you enough Darlene
Tracy
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dx pcos 1988current treatment: metformin ex 1200mg twice a day
Synthroid 100mcg
ttc since 1992
9/06 Positive pregnancy test. Going to Dr then alot of praying! 4/07 prayer and a great doctor works well, I am expecting a baby boy To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. due 5/23/07
5/26/07 Kyle was born 7 lbs 5 oz. I am still in shock after 14 years of trying. I keep telling myself he is real and realy mine. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
I used to live in Apache Junction and had heard lots of good things about dr. seal! i have since moved to iowa, and have a great endo here, but if we ever go back to az, i will definately check out dr. seal! lots of luck to you!!!
I never posted on here, but was just "diagnosed" w/ PCOS, even though I suspected I had it for years now. I am actually moving to Tempe (in NJ now) in the next month or 2 and will definitely go to Dr. Seal. I am so glad I read this. Thank you!
A good OB/GYN office in North Phoenix/Paradise Valley is ( I see the Heather Roth, PA for general appt stuff and Dr. Harris for infertility). I live in the southeast valley (Higley) and it is well worth the drive for this office...they are so professional and go the extra mile.
Arizona Wellness Center for Women
North Valley Medical Plaza 3811 East Bell Road, Suite 212
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Tel 602 992-3162 Fax. 602 992-4393 www.azwellness.com
This office does lots of paid research studies and are good with infertility....they work with a RE on the same floor to keep up with trends.
A good dr in the east valley is Dr. Lanier. She is a family doctor but specializes in endocrinology so she knows her stuff and is up on PCOS.
Arizona Vista Family Medicine Teresa Lanier, M.D., Ph.D.
Theresa Getz, PA-C www.azvistafammed.com
875 N. Greenfield Rd., Ste. 101
Tel. No. 480-892-1212
Brenda
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Count me in for a support group in Phoenix. My husband and daughter moved here over 4 years ago and I have been looking for a support group. I would love to help out in any way. Cyndi
To all that are looking for a great PCOS Dr. I found one. He is well educated and understands all aspects of PCOS. Dr. Craig Seal in Tempe. He is located on Baseline Rd between the 101 and McClintock. He understands the weight issues and cares about the infertility. I have searched for a long time to find a doc like him and I am extremly happy with him . He knew all the answers to my questions that I have stumped other doctors with. I just cant say enough..... you have to see him.
lots of luv
Taterbug
Tracy
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dx pcos 1988current treatment: metformin ex 1200mg twice a day
Synthroid 100mcg
ttc since 1992
9/06 Positive pregnancy test. Going to Dr then alot of praying! 4/07 prayer and a great doctor works well, I am expecting a baby boy To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. due 5/23/07
5/26/07 Kyle was born 7 lbs 5 oz. I am still in shock after 14 years of trying. I keep telling myself he is real and realy mine. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Thanks for all these great posts!! I have been lost, simply going by what my ob/gyn was telling me regarding my PCOS! I found this website & read these posts & have an appt to see Dr Seal this Monday (the 22nd!!) I am really excited to have a PCOS specialist steer me in the right direction!! Thanks so much AZ Ladies
BTW, I would LOVE to be in a support group & have some get togethers, make some friends who understand this, etc! Its just what I have been looking for!!!!
Jessica
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. He knew all the answers to my questions that I have stumped other doctors with. I just cant say enough..... you have to see him.
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