What is Neurofibromatosis

Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder. Neurofibromatosis type I (NF-1), also known as von Recklinghausen syndrome, comprises, along with neurofibromatosis typ...

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I live in Merrillville IN near Gary In I would like to find a doctor who knows about and helps people with neurofibromatosis. thanks in advance to anyone that can help me
Posted on 10/04/08, 11:10 am
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Reply #1 - 10/04/08  5:24pm
" I’m not sure how it works in your area but I would start with your primary care physican (regular doctor) to see if he can do any research on this and find a specialist. Other wise you can do a Google search on NF in your area or start calling local hospitals but I would think that your primary would have some knowledge of this. I’m going through this myself right now. Good luck and hope things workout.

Kurt "
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Reply #2 - 10/04/08  9:05pm
" Do you want to travel?

In Dallas there is Dr. Edward Melmed (thanks jools for telling us about him)

In Chicago there is doc call mckay.. I think

in new york - -there is dr. weingberg "
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Reply #3 - 10/06/08  6:16am
" If you're looking for NF clinics, this is what I found..

Indiana University/Riley Children's Hospital Indianapolis, IN
Midwest Ear Institute Multiple locations, IN
St. Vincents Children's Hospital Indianapolis, IN

Not sure how far they are from you... I am here in Australia :-)
Google them for phone #s, they maybe able to find a doctor closer to you. "
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Reply #4 - 10/06/08  9:17am
" there is a great surgeon in Chicago! "
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Reply #5 - 10/06/08  3:48pm
" iowa city has a good genetics department. monday my tissue expander surgery went pretty well with Ear nose and throat "

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