Does anyone have experience with any doctors in these areas, particularly Dr. Patrick Riley (Akron Children's) or Dr. Timothy Ward (Pittsburgh Children's), any information would be highly appreciated.
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I have no experience with the Docs in that area but if you are looking for quality childrens care I recommend Shriners in Philly. I am not sure how far you are but the quality of care they give children is worth the travel.
The physician team led by Dr. Randal Betz not only gives children amazing cutting edge care they do it with real honest sincerity and compassion. The Drs/PAs/Nurses all take the time to get to know the child and do everthing in their power to be sure the child is comfortable and completely at ease. From a parents stand point when our children are at ease so are we. My daughter actually looks forward to her Dr visits @ Shriners.
We travel to Philly from Texas and are so grateful to have found Shriners Philadelphia we couldn't be happier.
Just something for you to consider.
AmandaAmanda
Mom to Lorena 7 yrs old
Diagnosed 8/2005 ~ 26 Degree Curve
Progressed to 42 Degrees by Dec 05
Milwakee Brace 1/16/06 - 6/26/06
Vertebral Stapling on 6/26/06 @ Shriners in Philadelphia
26 Degree Post Op Curve
Last X-Rays December 07 ~ 26 Degree Curve
Email: domingo_amandapompa@msn.com
Website: www.vertebralstapling.com
YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6GmX3K7FIs
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Shriner's
Well, we are about 12 hrs or so from Philly -- although I am considering that due to all the high recommendations I have read on these forums. We have been watching my daughter's curves worsen for about 4 years now, she's had 2 different braces. Currently she measures 53 T and 47 L, and her doctor is recommending surgery, sooner than later. Her curves significantly worsened in the last 6 months. We really like her current doctor, but do want the best for her. I have concerns about traveling that far for the surgery, she is in 6th grade, and we were hoping to do it during school rather than the summer. Her school would provide tutoring with her current teachers. Thanks for the recommendation though.
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Doctor in Cleveland, OH
I had spinal fusion surgery in 1995 and 1996 with Dr. Alan Gurd at the Cleveland Clinic. His son also practices there. They are the most wonderful doctors and I would recommend them to anyone. If you need a very skillful doctor who you can literally trust with your life, or your child's, he is it. And since you are looking in Akron or PA, Cleveland isn't that much farther away.
Hope this helps,
Laura Adams
ladams9200@yahoo.com
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