Looking for DR in Philadelphia area

[Anonymous]

Hi! We live about an hour north of Philadelphia (Perkasie) and would love to know a recommended ped or ped GI in the general area (of course would definitely travel if needed!).

We are looking for someone who would be willing to up my 4-month-old’s dose of prevacid. Our ped won’t go higher than half a 15mg solu-tab. That’s only 7.5mg, only 1/3 of the recommended dosing from MARCI. My ped even called a nearbye ped GI and he wouldn’t do it either.

What should I do? To find out if we like a ped/GI, do I call and talk to them on the phone and ask if they’ve heard of MARCI? Or do I have to make an appt (which takes 3-4 weeks) and find out then? I’m overwhelmed!

I’ll be honest, I have already upped her dose to half in am and half in pm and she is doing SOOOO much better after a week! She doesn’t scream during feeds anymore or fight us when it is time to go to sleep. But I can’t do it anymore or I will run out of meds too soon. So I am going to go back to half a tab and HOPE that she stays okay. If she is fine, that’s GREAT. But if she isn’t, look out DRS because momma bear is coming!

[hellbennt]

many have found cooperative, understanding drs in their family doctors…

as far as knowing if a ped GI is aware of MARCI, you might want to start by contacting them directly (http://www.marci-kids.com) and asking if they’re affiliated w/ anyone near you…

the key to all of this is RESEARCH and, of course, support!

I have a LOT MORE TO SAY! and most of it is here:Groupie Intro: https://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=853

and, there is even a link from Groupie Intro for finding a dr near you .

(Anyone else reading this who has not posted their dr on that link: PLEASE do, as it helps others! the good AND the bad…thanks!!)

Groupie Intro is looong, but PLEASE read/skim/scroll through it & refer back to it, as it TRULY will help you!

so glad you found us!

~laura

[Anonymous]

hello.

there is a pediatric gastroenterlogist in private practice who is affliated with Abington Memorial Hospital. His name is Kevin Kelly MD and from what I here he is excellent. 2 of my children have seen him. 215-293-8800

Pediatric Specialty Care, P.C.
2701 Blair Mill Rd
Ste. 6
Willow Grove, PA 19090-1041

good luck

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