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Women attending support group meetings are willing to share their endo experiences.  Experiences can include both surgical and non-surgical treatment with both local and nationally renowned physicians specializing in endometriosis.  Discussing treatment options with peers is one of the best ways to regain control of your pain and improve your function.  Find out more by attending the next meeting!
 
Questions? Contact us at: nickie.goodbyecramps@seattleendo.org
 
If you are in a crisis situation, please call 911 or the USA National Suicide Hotline
Toll-Free / 24 hours / 7 days a week 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255. 


Local MD Referrals
The Endometriosis Research Center of Greater Seattle does not recommend any one physician.    Many OB/GYN MD's are familiar with endometriosis.  Specialists who are typically most familiar with endometriosis are Reproductive Endocrinologists.  The links below provide local MD referral resources:
 
Medline:   http://www.socrei.org/SREImap.html      
                                             
King County Physicians:  http://www.kcmsociety.org//Public/Home/index.cfm   
 
Swedish Physician Referral:  http://www.swedish.org/body
 
Overlake Physician Referral: http://overlake.photobooks.com/
 
 
Nationally Recognized Physicians
There are several nationally recognized physicians who are considered experts in the treatment of endometriosis.  Consulting with a nationally recognized endometriosis expert is suggested.  National experts located on the west coast include (listed alphabetically by last name):
 
Dr. Deborah Metzger
Palo Alto, California
http://www.harmonywomenshealth.com
 
Dr. Cindy Mosbrucker
Gig Harbor, Washington
http://www.fmg.FHShealth.org
 
Dr. Camran Nezrat
Palo Alto, California
http://www.nezhat.org/resctr/index.html
 
Dr. David Redwine 
Bend, Oregon
http://www.endometriosissurgeon.com
 
  

 

Alternative Therapies

Alternative Therapies such as Acupuncture, Acupressure, Naturopathy and Homeopathy have been beneficial to many women with endo. 

 

National Referral Sources:

 
Acupuncture and Acupressure Practitioners:  http://medicalacupuncture.org/findadoc/index.html or http://www.midashealth.com/links.html
 
Naturopathic Professionals:  http://naturopathic.lv0.net/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=51&tabid=59
 
Holistic Professionals:  http://www.holisticmedicine.org/
 
Naturopathic and Holistic Resources:   http://www.aanmc.org

 


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