Finding a healthcare provider

Finding a healthcare provider who is knowledgeable about osteoporosis can be difficult. There is no physician specialty solely dedicated to osteoporosis, nor is there a certification program for health professionals who treat the disease. Over time, some doctors in various medical specialties have gained the knowledge and expertise to diagnose and treat people with osteoporosis. Note: There is a Bone Mineral Density Testing Certification Program for healthcare professionals.

Discussions

A naturopathic approach

otva
  • By otva · New reply February 26, 2013
  • 10 replies
  • I went for my first visit with a new doctor who is a naturopath this week. It was so nice to finally talk with a healthcare provider who has the same approach and mindset as me. Much of what she recommended ...

Help Finding a Doctor

CP42
  • By CP42 · New reply February 10, 2013
  • 4 replies
  • Hi This is my first post. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a doctor specializing in osteoporosis in Indianapolis, Indiana, or give me advice on how to go about finding one ...

Curious about Sharing

lynnesusan
  • By lynnesusan · New reply February 6, 2013
  • 9 replies
  • I shared my non traditional plan for improved bone health with my internist, requesting her support. Diet, exercise, vitamins supplements, and professional guidance from a VERY qualified chiropractic ...

WHERE DO I START?

agm68
  • By agm68 · New reply January 21, 2013
  • 4 replies
  • Hi Im from a very small town so don't go to doctors much not many here except general physicians. Have had bad back for years finally went to local chiropractor and back is so bad he is trying to help ...

We don´t know what she has

Andre_Lima
  • By Andre_Lima · New reply December 22, 2012
  • 10 replies
  • Hello everyone I'm Brazilian and I'm totally lost, one of my best friend is sick for more than 2 years, and no doctors can discovery what she has... we just know that her bones are weak, and she feels ...

finding a surgeon for parathyroid surgery

Cassy2
  • By Cassy2 · New reply December 22, 2012
  • 4 replies
  • Has anyone has parathyroid surgery performed by Dr. Shatul L. Parikh at the Northwest Parathyroid Center in Atlanta. What was you experience ...

Need recommendation for a doctor in San Fransico - Homeopath?

inspmem
  • By inspmem · New reply December 6, 2012
  • 5 replies
  • Like a few other members, I thought I did everything right until I was recently diagnosed with osteroporosis. Long story but my current doctors are worthless, and I was depressed and scared until I've ...

My new Holistic MD

Lorrieanne
  • By Lorrieanne · New reply November 8, 2012
  • 42 replies
  • Finally saw my new holistic MD! A few people were interested in hearing how it went. It took over 3 months to get in with him. I live in a rural area so there are not a lot of choices when it comes to ...

New to Northern VA and DC area

DanetteB
  • By DanetteB · New reply November 1, 2012
  • 9 replies
  • Anyone out there have a great doctor? Looking for a doctor to help me with osteoporois. Want someone who is up-to-date on research. I live in Ashburn VA and am willing to drive to a good doctor. Thank ...

Need help with finding a Dr. In Phoenix Az area!

Tamhart
  • By Tamhart · New reply October 9, 2012
  • 6 replies
  • I have been searching for days for a specialist for osteoporosis in the Phoenix area. Every time I think I have one the patient reviews are horrible. I am hoping someone can suggest a specialist that ...

Looking for a thorough, compassionate osteoporosis doctor in Dallas!

Jere291114
  • By Jere291114 · New reply September 19, 2012
  • 17 replies
  • Hello - I'm looking for a thorough, compassionate doctor in the Dallas, Texas area whose practice is focused on patients with osteoporosis. Any suggestions? Thanks, in advance! - Cathleen ...

Annual Physcial checkup

FrailGail
  • By FrailGail · New reply September 10, 2012
  • 16 replies
  • When I got my annual checkup with my PA. I was so intense on questions regarding my OP, that the rest of the physcial was medicore. I hope I get feedback from you. The PA, did not do a fecal swipe, never ...

Looking for a good Osteoporosis Dr. in the Houston/Galveston Texas Area

MM1895
  • By MM1895 · New reply September 4, 2012
  • 1 reply
  • I'm looking for a good osteoporosis doctor in the Galveston/Houston Texas area. If you know of one, can you please share their name with me? Thanks ...

ANYONE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN PAIN IN BOTH ANKLES?

Leidi
  • By Leidi · New reply July 10, 2012
  • 5 replies
  • (Wrong topic but was forced to pick one) Wonder if anyone suddenly developed pain in BOTH ankles at the same time. I did 2 days ago and it hurts only on walking. I didn't sprain or break the ankles nor ...

spokane

happy1015
  • By happy1015 · New reply June 18, 2012
  • 2 replies
  • Need to find a doc here in Spokane, Wa who will be a partner with me. The one I have now (only been here about 3 months) just wants to tell me what to do. Wants me to take Reclast Infusion. After reading ...

Docs ignore patients in care decisions despite wishes

KMFDallas
  • By KMFDallas · New reply May 9, 2012
  • 2 replies
  • The white paper called for physicians to change their attitudes and encourage patients to become active participants in their care rather than passive recipients of medical treatment, especially for screening ...

Droctor for osteoporosis

FernM
  • By FernM · New reply March 6, 2012
  • 39 replies
  • What type of doctor is the best to go to for treatment w/osteoporsis. I want to try natural treatment which I understand most if not all doctors are not going to be happy with this. But I still need to ...

Looking for an open minded GP in the Shreveport LA area?

defendwolf
  • By defendwolf · Posted March 5, 2012
  • 0 replies
  • I am looking for a open minded general pratcioner in my area. I have just got health insurance and it will NOT cover my osteoporosis since it is a pre-existing condition for a year. Almost every doctor ...

New york/ long island doctors young women

Jam81
  • By Jam81 · New reply March 4, 2012
  • 3 replies
  • I have been recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. I am 30 years old. I was planning on having or trying to have a child in a year and a half. I have a spine fracture that needs to finish healing, but ...

New york/ long island doctors young women

Jam81
  • By Jam81 · Posted March 2, 2012
  • 0 replies
  • I have been recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. I am 30 years old. I was planning on having or trying to have a child in a year and a half. I have a spine fracture that needs to finish healing, but ...

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