Doctor in the Manhattan area

[Hunnykal]

Hey all,

My ob-gyn told me I had PCOS but didn't say much more about it aside from I probably won't be able to have kids on my own. She actually seemed quite fed up by my questions.

I'd like to find a doctor in the Manhattan area that could 1. give me a second opinion and 2. help me figure out the best options for me.

If anyone knows of any doctors that they woudl recommend, please please let me know. I'm not sure what kind of doctor I need to see, but if anyone could help I woudl greatly appreciate it.

Thank you all in advance!

[bushwicks_nena_19]

My Gyn is pretty good, Dr. Betancourt, she first diagnosed me about 7yrs ago. Shes in midtown.
My RE, Dr. Jeffrey Wang, whom I just started going to is very good also. He specializes in pcos patients. He is an associate of Dr. Lobo who is one of the top RE's.

If you need any of there info PM me.

[moondogfluffy]

Try Dr. Geoffrey Redmond. He's the only doctor in a decade that was actually willing to treat my illness, yaknow, the way doctors are supposed to do? You would think that in a city like New York there would be a lot of great doctors, but unfortunately, I went to many that either didn't know what PCOS was, outright refused to test me for it when I requested blood tests for it, or finally diagnosed me but refused to medicate me, instead suggesting diet pills or gastric bypass. I only saw Dr. Redmond once so far, but he seemed nice and he knows his stuff and he didn't seem to resent an informed patient (many do). He is pricey and doesn't take insurance but will give you a form to submit to your insurance company if they allow out of network docs. He has a website: http://www.hormonehelpny.com/. Good luck.

[rmt2104]

Hi,

I've been searching for days trying to find a PCOS-friendly doctor in the nyc area and with no luck.

Dr. Wang won't see me because I'm not trying to get pregnant, and I can't afford to see Dr. Redmond or any doctor who doesn't accept insurance.

Any other suggestions? Please help, I'm getting so depressed from not being able to even find someone I can go to!

[SassyMKB]

Did you try Dr. Lobo at Columbia Center for Reproductive Care? He still sees GYN patients.

[rmt2104]

actually yes, his was one of the first offices I called and his receptionist told me that he does not see gyn patients.

I'm seeing Dr. Daniel Stein next Thursday, I'll let you know what I think.

[SassyMKB]

Rmt - when I was having trouble getting a GYN appt with him (he reduced the days he was seeing GYN patients), he told me to make the appt for fertility just to get in. Granted, I was already a patient, but that came straight from him. Apparently the office tries to control his schedule.

Hope you like Dr. Stein, but keep this info in your hip pocket in case you need it!

[luvlee]

Hi,
There is an Endocrinologist Dr. Dennis Gage in manhattan that specializes in weightloss and PCOS. He sees patients who are just managing their PCOS. He is very knowlegable about PCOS. He does accept insurance as well. Hope this helps.

[rmt2104]

hmmm, that's so crazy (but good to know) re: dr. lobo

anyway, I saw Dr. Stein yesterday and couldn't be happier. He is great and I whole-heartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a RE

thanks for the help guys!

[orange_gem]

Can you tell us more about Dr. Stein? Does he see patients who aren't trying to conceive?

[JenGemini]

My Gyn is pretty good, Dr. Betancourt, she first diagnosed me about 7yrs ago. Shes in midtown.
My RE, Dr. Jeffrey Wang, whom I just started going to is very good also. He specializes in pcos patients. He is an associate of Dr. Lobo who is one of the top RE's.

If you need any of there info PM me.

I also see Dr Jeff Wang. He is associated with Columbia presbyterian in washington heightss...thats the clinic where I go

[rmt2104]

Yes, Dr. Stein sees patients who are not trying to get pregnant (such as myself). and he specializes in pcos. let me know if I can answer any other questions.

[krissie]

I am also a patient of Dr. Stein's, and while I haven't gotten pregnant yet, I find him really knowledgeable about PCOS, really willing to listen, and really thoughtful about his approach to my care. I feel like an individual at his office and not just another patient who's being rushed through the process.

[ninashope]

Does anyone have an endocrinologist (not obgyn by training) that you can recommend in manhattan?

I'm not sure yet if I have PCOS, and I want to see an endocrinologist who can do diagnosis.

Thanks in advance

[mwilson569]

Does anyone have an endocrinologist (not obgyn by training) that you can recommend in manhattan?

I'm not sure yet if I have PCOS, and I want to see an endocrinologist who can do diagnosis.

Thanks in advance

Im in the same boat as you...I have all the signs of PCOS...but I want to be sure.