six- year old boy with uveitis in Manitoba
Hello, Our son, Vuk has been diagnosed with uveitis in both eyes in December 2010. He has had symptoms (severe photophobia, eye pain, redness, itching and foreign object sensation) since November...
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I'm with you. I agree completely, and STRONGLY advise you to do whatever it takes to obtain consultation with a uveitis specialist. Dr. Jean Deschenes at McGill in Montreal is a properly trained...
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I am from Montreal and Dr. Deschesnes is my doctor. He is an excellent uveitis specialist. Please note the following information should you wish to contact him:ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL687 PINE AVENUE...
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Another parent of a child with uveitis also recomended Dr. Kherani in Calgary. What do you think?Thank you,Lorna
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Hi,All I know is that Dr. Deschenes is one of the best uveitis specialist worldwide, he is a really nice guy and care about his patients. He is also referred to me by Dr. Foster in Boston. I am just...
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I called Dr. Deschenes's office this morning. Here are some doctors' names that he recommends:Dr. Kerjani (excellent doctor in Calgary)tel: 403-286-6802Dr Mili RoyWinnipeg clinic425 St. Mary's...
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Thank you for your help Katie. It means a lot. I tried Dr. Roy in Winnipeg, but she moved to Ontario. The trouble is Manitoba Health doesn't cover Quebec. Even bigger trouble is that Vuk's eye doctor...
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vuk wrote:"Another parent of a child with uveitis also recomended Dr. Kherani in Calgary. What do you think?Thank you, Lorna"- My son is seeing Dr K in Calgary and while the waiting times in the...
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Did anyone have trouble getting your eye doctor to send you to a uveitis specialist? What would you do in this case?
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does he have a pediatrician who could refer to someone for a 'second opinion' ? you can pay out of pocket as well. please join the Parent's forum at the Uveitis online support group affiliated with DR...
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Hello, I have read about the symptoms you describe for your child Vuc.My condition has become very severe and mirrors very closely the symptoms your son experienced (experiences to date?) - severe...
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My advice: forget about the national health system insurance coverage restrictions. Consider this an investment in your child's future. Pay out of pocket for the travel and for the consultation that...
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