Last GP (General Practitioner, your "normal" doctor) I tried, when developing a sinus infection:
"There's nothing really wrong with you, but it looks like you won't be satisfied unless I give you some medication"
(I go to a doctor 1-2 a year, I am not "drug seeking" nor do I want a doctor who caters to people who are.)
GP before that I tried, after 3 hours in waiting room and patient room:
"I can't really find what's wrong with you, but I'm going to send you home with steroids and an antihistamine and see if anything changes"
(A trip to the Ergent Care revealed I had bronchitis, sinusitis and an ear infection which antihistamines make worse)
I know it's called a "practice" but I wish they would "practice" on someone else and actually diagnose me. I am currently fighting off what may be early phases of the flu but really don't know without a doctor who knows his/her butt from the 9th green.
Any suggestions? Prefer DO's and prefer near downtown or south tulsa.
Dr Joe Wolfe.....918 748 8111....I have sent countless people to him....He's no nonsense and old school......Located at about 46th and Harvard....Yes he is a D.O.....
Not a moron? That's asking a lot. I don't even have time to get started on the rant about the "emergency" appendectomy my younger daughter had a few weeks ago.
Try Omni South which is close to your house 81st & Memorial. They've got a D.O. in their group, Bob Shepler who has been in practice for years. They've also got some very competent M.D.'s.
My boss has been seeing a D.O. near St. John's for awhile and highly recommends her. As soon as I see him this morning, I'll PM her contact info.
As your online doctor, I recommend preservatives. Eat a convenience store sandwich and call me in the morning.
Quote from: RecycleMichael on April 28, 2011, 08:21:52 AM
As your online doctor, I recommend preservatives. Eat a convenience store sandwich and call me in the morning.
I wish one had to go that far to find preservatives. A trip to one's kitchen will probably suffice.
Dr David Moon. D.O. 21st and Garnett area. 918-437-6830.
If you cant get along with this guy your anti social. He is a great Doctor and has a very good staff.
He splits his time between here and Vegas. Monday and Tuesday he is at his former office in Vegas. Wednesday to Friday he is here.
He was the old man from Pawn Stars Doctor for years, and look how he looks. Ok maybe not a real good example. But he is a great Doctor.
Quote from: Conan71 on April 28, 2011, 08:17:02 AM
Try Omni South which is close to your house 81st & Memorial. They've got a D.O. in their group, Bob Shepler who has been in practice for years. They've also got some very competent M.D.'s.
First example I gave was an Omni South Dr from that location.
Quote from: DolfanBob on April 28, 2011, 09:07:02 AM
Dr David Moon. D.O. 21st and Garnett area. 918-437-6830.
If you cant get along with this guy your anti social. He is a great Doctor and has a very good staff.
He splits his time between here and Vegas. Monday and Tuesday he is at his former office in Vegas. Wednesday to Friday he is here.
He was the old man from Pawn Stars Doctor for years, and look how he looks. Ok maybe not a real good example. But he is a great Doctor.
I am going to Vegas in a month. If I see him, is my hotel and airfare a medical expense?
Quote from: sgrizzle on April 28, 2011, 09:36:36 AM
First example I gave was an Omni South Dr from that location.
I'd love to know which one.
My wife and I both see Dr Shunatona at Omni around 45th & Harvard. He reserves a significant chunk of every day for appointments made within 24-48 hours. His motto is treat today's sick people today. I've never been able to not get in to see him same day if I call before 9a.
He is an MD, but I think he has a very Osteopathic philosophy. He also doesn't take any freebies from pharm companies.
The entire staff there has a very laid back feel and are very personable.
Quote from: rdj on April 28, 2011, 10:57:39 AM
My wife and I both see Dr Shunatona at Omni around 45th & Harvard. He reserves a significant chunk of every day for appointments made within 24-48 hours. His motto is treat today's sick people today. I've never been able to not get in to see him same day if I call before 9a.
He is an MD, but I think he has a very Osteopathic philosophy. He also doesn't take any freebies from pharm companies.
The entire staff there has a very laid back feel and are very personable.
My mother has gone to him for years and has nothing but good to say about him. Is Steichen still in that group?
As you probably can gather, I know LOTS of D.O.s. PM me and I will get you a recommendation Griz.
Quote from: rdj on April 28, 2011, 10:57:39 AM
My wife and I both see Dr Shunatona at Omni around 45th & Harvard. He reserves a significant chunk of every day for appointments made within 24-48 hours. His motto is treat today's sick people today. I've never been able to not get in to see him same day if I call before 9a.
He is an MD, but I think he has a very Osteopathic philosophy. He also doesn't take any freebies from pharm companies.
The entire staff there has a very laid back feel and are very personable.
Sadly, I have left Dr. Shunatona. I just started going to a DO and she is actually trying to figure out what is going on with me. I got to the point where I felt like Bat was just phoning it in. I really really like him personally. He's a great guy. Maybe he's a better doc for men.
Quote from: guido911 on April 28, 2011, 10:56:54 PM
As you probably can gather, I know LOTS of D.O.s. PM me and I will get you a recommendation Griz.
How would I gather that? Lot of people trying to find whats wrong with you? :)
Quote from: AngieBrumley on April 29, 2011, 07:11:35 AM
Sadly, I have left Dr. Shunatona. I just started going to a DO and she is actually trying to figure out what is going on with me. I got to the point where I felt like Bat was just phoning it in. I really really like him personally. He's a great guy. Maybe he's a better doc for men.
I was having a different yet similar conversation with a friend last night. We were discussing scotch, cigars, coffee & wine. I may think a certain scotch is terrible, but someone else may love it. To them its a great sip, so who cares what the label says or magazine rating or price point it is.
I think the same can be said for doctors. It is all about personal opinion and preference. I referred a friend to Dr Shunatona who hated him and then I have another friend that I referred to him that loves him. My wife and I have both found Dr Shunatona very thorough. In fact, she was in his office this week and commented that evening how much she thinks of him and his office.
All that aside, Grizzle good luck with your search! I would recommend having a sit down meeting with them before you need to see them for an ailment to ensure you like them.
Quote from: sgrizzle on April 28, 2011, 07:28:06 AM
Last GP (General Practitioner, your "normal" doctor) I tried, when developing a sinus infection:
"There's nothing really wrong with you, but it looks like you won't be satisfied unless I give you some medication"
(I go to a doctor 1-2 a year, I am not "drug seeking" nor do I want a doctor who caters to people who are.)
GP before that I tried, after 3 hours in waiting room and patient room:
"I can't really find what's wrong with you, but I'm going to send you home with steroids and an antihistamine and see if anything changes"
(A trip to the Ergent Care revealed I had bronchitis, sinusitis and an ear infection which antihistamines make worse)
I know it's called a "practice" but I wish they would "practice" on someone else and actually diagnose me. I am currently fighting off what may be early phases of the flu but really don't know without a doctor who knows his/her butt from the 9th green.
Any suggestions? Prefer DO's and prefer near downtown or south tulsa.
You'd be well served to stop referring to them as "GP"s... Unless you really just want someone who isn't board certified... Take personal recommendations and match them up against info on www.okmedicalboard.org (for MDs) and http://www.docboard.org/ok/ok.htm (for DOs) and don't see anyone who is not board certified.
Many people with a simple URI are convinced they have sinusitis/bronchitis and any "urgent care" will give you antibiotics without regard- just to get you the hell out of there...
Sad fact is, in the absence of specific alarm signs (i.e. dyspnea, hemoptysis, pleuritic chest pain, prolonged course >2wk) which may signify secondary bacterial or pneumonia, there is no role for antibiotics in the management of acute bronchitis.
And acute sinusitis? Studies show, Doctors are consistently overprescribing antibiotics for sinus infections. In a recent large meta-analysis, it was noted that you'd have to treat 15 patients with rhinosinusitis-like symptoms before one additional patient would benefit from antibiotic treatment (most people do better with a neti pot and intranasal steroids).
Unfortunately, people often don't like what they are told. But facts are facts.
Quote from: brunoflipper on April 29, 2011, 12:11:56 PM
(most people do better with a neti pot and intranasal steroids).
The neti pot (I actually use the squeeze bottle rather than gravity feed) has
almost eliminated my need for OTC allergy pills.
$7.00 for 50 packets of salt is a bit expensive but it doesn't make me drowsy or run up my blood pressure.
Quote from: Red Arrow on April 29, 2011, 12:20:55 PM
The neti pot (I actually use the squeeze bottle rather than gravity feed) has almost eliminated my need for OTC allergy pills.
$7.00 for 50 packets of salt is a bit expensive but it doesn't make me drowsy or run up my blood pressure.
Flonase eliminated all of my allergies!
Quote from: Red Arrow on April 29, 2011, 12:20:55 PM
The neti pot (I actually use the squeeze bottle rather than gravity feed) has almost eliminated my need for OTC allergy pills.
$7.00 for 50 packets of salt is a bit expensive but it doesn't make me drowsy or run up my blood pressure.
Your not gonna stick that in your no.......Ya did !
Booger flushing, That's just gross !
Quote from: DolfanBob on April 29, 2011, 12:43:22 PM
Your not gonna stick that in your no.......Ya did !
Booger flushing, That's just gross !
Yep, it's gross but it works.
Edit: add link
http://www.neilmed.com/usa/sinuflo.php