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Title: Doctor Needed!!!!
Post by Kupcakemastogirl on 02/05/12 at 05:15:16

hello my name is Kristi and im 22 i was diagnosed with systemic mastocytosis at 3 months old. i currently dont have a doctor for my condition. i was wondering if anyone knows of a good doctor in upstate ny.

Title: Re: Doctor Needed!!!!
Post by DeborahW, Founder on 02/05/12 at 07:00:37

Kristi,

You don't realize, but you are soooo close to 2 of the best Masto specialists in the country, probably the world. Not joking. You need to go see Dr. Cem Akin in Boston at Brigham and Women's Hospital (Harvard). He and Dr. Castells have opened the only mast cell disease center where they focus entirely on patients with mast cell disease. Dr Akin focuses on Masto and Dr Castells is more MCAS. You would love Dr Akin, as he is very caring and compassionate and knows precisely what meds you should try so that you can turn your life around. Basically, you just need to contact his office (I'll find the number for you, or it may be on our doctor page here on the forum). Just call and tell them that you were diagnosed with SM at age 3 and have never had any doctor who could help you. Tell them you are on barely any medication and having daily problems and would like an appointment with Dr Akin so that you can finally get some real help. You won't have any problem getting an appointment. You will have to travel to Boston (I love Boston!), but it is the difference between staying as you are now or having him help you so that you improve in ways you never imagined could happen. :)

Title: Re: Doctor Needed!!!!
Post by shulem on 02/05/12 at 12:32:05

hi
check out Dr. Leonard Kristal, in East Setauket and New Hyde Park, New York

we went with our son 4 year old,
he is very good

good luck

Title: Re: Doctor Needed!!!!
Post by Kupcakemastogirl on 02/12/12 at 07:05:57

thank you both!!!
i have heard a lot about boston and i am thinking of going there i just dont have a way to get there right now i will find a way though ^.^ and i will call him asap