Delaware-wilmington Area

[gelann]

I was wondering if anyone could recommend a family physician and/or POTS physician in the area. My daughter will be moving there in August after she gets married and I am concerned if she can find a doctor who understands the autonomic issues. Thank you, Gelann

[heathmcev]

Gelann,

I live in Wilmington, DE. There aren't any POTS Drs here, and unfortunately no university hospitals. I've been told by several sources that Philly doesn't really have anyone either (if anyone knows otherwise I'd *love* to hear). I'm driving to Baltimore for POTS. It's about 1 1/2 hrs away but there's a leading Dr. there.

I'm currently hunting for a new PCP who will 'get it'. One of my specialists is going to send me a list of Drs who he says are compassionate & will be more likely to help me work through things. PM me if you'd like to stay in touch - I'd be glad to share what I find out.

I do have one guy to recommend here - he's a fabulous osteopathic physician & acupuncturist who does a range of therapies that seem to help calm the body. He's really helped me and is an amazing advocate. He looks at the whole patient as well as symptoms, & has a great integrative health team. Even though he's not a POTS doc, he was the first person to suspect autonomic dysfunction in me, which spurred my going for a diagnosis.

PM me for more info... dr names, etc.

dizzyde

[HoudiniCat]

My POTS doc is cardio Dr. Michael Goodkin in Media, PA (on the Physician's List here) who I cannot say enough good things about. In addition to the "regular" POTS care he provides, he has me working with a great osteopath who has helped a great deal with the management of my POTS symptoms - Dr. Lawrence Bellew, Claymont, DE.

[MomtoGiuliana]

My excellent specialist is in Salisbury, MD. This would be 90 min drive I think. He treats POTS patients from all over Delmarva. PM me if you want details.