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Re: Surgery tomorrow: removal of VNS implant

Posted by LifeTime on September 9, 2003, at 17:58:30

In reply to Re: Surgery tomorrow: removal of VNS implant » LifeTime, posted by dazedandconfused on September 9, 2003, at 15:43:27

Dazedandconfused,

We live in Broward County but traveled down to the Univ. of Miami School of Medicine because of our six year relationship with Dr. Goodnick. Unfortunately he has relocated to New Jersey. He was my wife’s doctor but my mentor and collaborator. We still maintain collaboration and I discuss all our thoughts with him as it pertains to my wife’s healthcare needs. Before he left he gave all his patients his recommendations for new doctors. We chose one of his students who he expressed much confidence in. You could call directly to the Univ. of Miami School of Medicine and ask for a recommendation if you are geographically close to the facility. We currently are using Dr. Goodnick’s former student, Dr. Mark Antonio Hernandez, as her pdoc. He works out of Weston, FL and Boca Raton. I am not certain if he has offices in Miami. His telephone number is (954) 389-5563. My wife likes him but quite frankly all that they do, right now, is tell each other jokes and he interrogates her VNS device. We have not been hard pressed to need his expertise, fortunately. Quite frankly, with all due respect to many of the practitioners I am probably more up to date on current research than they are. I am a very forceful and vocal advocate for my spouse’s healthcare needs that I arranged for her doctor to get the equipment to interrogate her device instead of us having to go to Miami. While Dr. Goodnick was affiliated with the University I had his staff checkout her device periodically.

My wife continues using a Psychotherapist. His name is Rick Harris, PsyD. His telephone number is (954) 217-2444. He too practices out of Weston, FL. She likes him, so I’m happy.

I do recall several folks mentioning that they were happy with a Psychologist at the U of M. I recall her name was Blanche Fruend. You might want to check her out and then see who she recommends.

As further assistance you might also want to inquire about the local support groups such as DBSA. They often can recommend doctors from personal experiences and it might also be beneficial to you to form a support network for yourself. They operate a number of support groups in Broward and Dade. Ask for Chuck at (954) 923-0073 or Ven - (954) 457-7697 for information. You might also check out the following link for informational purposes:

http://www.goldcoastdmda.com/

Good luck and remain “PERSISTENT.”
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