Who's the best doctor at University of Chicago? Dr Hanauer?

Hi, I'm getting ready to call for my second opinion appointment.  I am in no hurry to get in.  Who do you think I should try to get in with?  I was thinking that Dr. Steven Hanauer who wrote that article I read might be a good one.  Please let me know any or all opinions.  Thanks, Bellski

PS. Do you think I have to tell my current GI that I am getting a second opinion?  My family doctor also has all of my records and he could probably give me a referral if needed.  I am not even sure if I need a referral.  I am weird and feel funny like I am cheating on my current GI or don't trust him enough.....lol.   If I like U of C better, that will be my real doc anyhow.

Thanks again!

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Lori (Bellski)-age 43 from Illinois

Diagnosed February 2008 with Ulcerative Proctitis,

Currently: mild symptoms / flare ?

Medications:  Asacol 400mg X 6, Cymbalta 20 mg X 1,         Canasax X 2 Vitamins:  Calcium 600 + D X 2, One a Day Women's X 1, Citrucel, Probiotics

High fiber diet

"I thank God that  I found this website!"

Hanauer is very good and was reccommended by a nurse in my GIs office as a second opinion.

If you are looking in the suburbs i whole heartedly reccommend Northwest Gastrointerology in Arlington Heights. Dr. Scwhartz or Cohen specifically though i have seen several there int he past ten years. They have other ofices as well but are mainly in the burbs.

If I were going for another opinion it would be Hanauer.

My experience is that docs don't care as much about a second opinion but i always reassure them that i don't have a problem with them but i just feel i need a second opinion.

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Kelly, 30

Left sided UC diagnosed 1/98 age 19, Pan colitis diagnosed 1/07
Currently on 4x3 Asacol, no more pred after two years!!!! Off imuran as remicade is working!
Prontonix once daily for acid reflux, zofran 8mg every six hours for nausea
Remicade started 3/1/08...just had 4th infusion

I have decided to go with Dr. Hanauer at the University of Chicago. From what I've read, he's pretty good. If I like him, I will keep him as my main doctor. They are calling me back to schedule a date, might be Oct. or Nov. Meanwhile, I will do what I think I'm suppose to do and keep a journal etc. My insurance doesn't even need a referral I found out, so my current GI won't even know. I'll keep you posted. Bellski

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Lori (Bellski)-age 43 from Illinois

Diagnosed February 2008 with Ulcerative Proctitis,

Currently: mild symptoms / flare ?

Medications:  Asacol 400mg X 6, Cymbalta 20 mg X 1,         Canasax X 2 Vitamins:  Calcium 600 + D X 2, One a Day Women's X 1, Citrucel, Probiotics

High fiber diet

"I thank God that  I found this website!"