Does anybody know of a good RA doctor in Western PA? I am currently on my 3rd doctor and I just can't seem to one that cares. I had planned on trying Cleveland Clinic, but they don't take my insurance. Even a doctor in Pittsburgh or Erie would be okay.
Q: Does anybody know of a good RA doctor in Western PA?
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8/ 3/12 7:29am
You must be in my neck of the woods - lol! I use the Cleveland Clinic but my second choice would have been the Arthritis Center at UPMC in Pittsburgh - they have a well developed rheumatology department and are rated number 11 in the country, not bad! If you are in northwestern PA it's pretty rural and doesn't attract a lot of specialists. Rheumatolgy is one specialty that is, I think, under populated, unlike say cardiology, so you are less likely to find a really good one out here in the boonies. Even if you go to a big teaching hospital, you still have to try to build a relationship with your rheumatologist. They're people and they come in all kinds. It's like dating sometimes. I just happen to think your odds of finding a good one with up to date skills and a good patient communication skill set would be better in a major arthritis center. Good luck!
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I just looked it up online and I didn't realize it, but my before my current RA doctor my family doctor tried to send me to a different RA doctor. When I looked up the Arthritis Center in Pittsburgh his name came up. He refused to see me because he likes to see patients with mutiple issues or some such thing and I guess I just didn't qualify. Are you in western Pa too? My insurance isn't isn't accepted by Cleveland Clinic and they want 50% down. I looked into financial aid, but according to their website you have to be a resident of Florida, Nevada, or Ohio (I think those were the three states). I don't know if that is written in stone, but it is the first thing to qualify listed under financial aid.