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Phoenix Area?


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Does anyone know of a good GI doctor in the Phoenix area? We live in soutwest Arizona, and we had a very disappointing visi with the local GI. Since it is the only one in town, we have to look elsewhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated!


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Does anyone know of a good GI doctor in the Phoenix area? We live in soutwest Arizona, and we had a very disappointing visi with the local GI. Since it is the only one in town, we have to look elsewhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Are you from yuma or somewhere else? I used to live in Lake Havasu and go back there every once in a while!!

Worriedwife Apprentice

We live in Yuma. We relocated here last September from Pennsylvania.

We have been to Lake Havasu a couple of times, and think it's a nice town. They make really great margaritas at the Javalina Cantina.

So, are there any good GI doctors in Lake Havasu?

barbara123 Apprentice
We live in Yuma. We relocated here last September from Pennsylvania.

We have been to Lake Havasu a couple of times, and think it's a nice town. They make really great margaritas at the Javalina Cantina.

So, are there any good GI doctors in Lake Havasu?

I really don't know. Didn't live there real long, I kept getting sick and missed work to much. My niece in law has celiac disease and she lives in lake havasu but she goes to Scripps hospital in San Diego. Witch is only a few hours from you. Dr's name is Alexander R Shikhman 10666 N. Torry Pines R La Jolla Ca 858-554-8600 Located at Scripps Green Hospital She was real sick her parents took her there and he knew right off the bat what it was. She says he is very good

Hope this helps,

Barb

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Does anyone know of a good GI doctor in the Phoenix area?

There's some good info thru here I believe.

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Also, while in town, u might want to sample the gluten-free bakery!! (Owner & her husband celiac/gluetn intol)

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