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Help! I Need A Pediatric Gi Doctor...anyone Here From Phoenix?

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My 22 month old had 1 of 3 panels for bloodwork show positive for celiac. We now need to find a GI doctor. We're in Chandler, just outside of Phoenix. Anybody know of a good pediatric GI doctor in the area? I have a couple names, but am anxious to get opinions from here, too. Thanks!

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My 22 month old had 1 of 3 panels for bloodwork show positive for celiac. We now need to find a GI doctor. We're in Chandler, just outside of Phoenix. Anybody know of a good pediatric GI doctor in the area? I have a couple names, but am anxious to get opinions from here, too. Thanks!

We liked Dr. Scheikein (? sp) who is over at Dobson and the US 60. She seems only pediatric. She was nice and explained things in normal terms not all doctor terms.

Also there is a doctor that is part of Phx Children's hospital that treats out of an office near that same building. I can't remember her name, but she was ok. She was alittle upset with me that I took matters into my own hands and put our son on a gluten free diet before we saw here. However, I couldn't get in for over 3 months, I wasn't going to let my son continue to waste away.

Good luck,

Julie

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We liked Dr. Scheikein (? sp) who is over at Dobson and the US 60. She seems only pediatric. She was nice and explained things in normal terms not all doctor terms.

Also there is a doctor that is part of Phx Children's hospital that treats out of an office near that same building. I can't remember her name, but she was ok. She was alittle upset with me that I took matters into my own hands and put our son on a gluten free diet before we saw here. However, I couldn't get in for over 3 months, I wasn't going to let my son continue to waste away.

Good luck,

Julie

Thanks Julie! Dr. Scheinken was actually referred to us by 2 other people as well and she is closer to me than Phx. Children's HOspital. I need to make sure she takes our insurance, but that's the way we're leaning right now. It''s nice to hear the name keep coming up from different people...makes me feel a whole lot more comfortable. We were also referred to Dr. Shum (?) at Phx Children's Hospital. How's your son doing now? Did you end up having a biopsy? You would've had to put him back on gluten for a few weeks to do that, right?

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My daughter is seeing Dr Yoikois. She is WONDERFUL!! She is partnered with Dr Montes and they have 3 offices. They have been thourough and they LISTEN!! Kylie has seen a million DR'sillion tests and we finally found celiac!! She had her endo done at banner...wonderful!! Kylie will be 3 in Sept and we have had our share of nasty Dr's!!! GOOD LUCK

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My daughter is seeing Dr Yoikois. She is WONDERFUL!! She is partnered with Dr Montes and they have 3 offices. They have been thourough and they LISTEN!! Kylie has seen a million DR'sillion tests and we finally found celiac!! She had her endo done at banner...wonderful!! Kylie will be 3 in Sept and we have had our share of nasty Dr's!!! GOOD LUCK

This is the other doctor that keeps popping up from different people. I will call on Monday and see if they take my insurance as the other doctor I was originally looking at, Dr. Scheinken, does not. Thanks so much! I love Banner. That's where my son was born and it was a very good overall experience there. Also his pediatrician is right next door in the same parking lot practically. Let's cross our fingers that they take Aetna!

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