martharap

Can anyone recommend an endocrinologist (Type 1 diabetes) in Boulder, Co?

tomboy

Don't you have yellow pages out there?

starrs

You have another post with a reply. Click on your screenname to find your posts.

martharap

No need to be snarky. Yes, I have yellow pages, but I'd much rather hear from someone with experience with a specific endocrinologist.

nytraveler

I don;t know anyone there. I would go to the website of the largest hospital and look up the various departments. Find out which MD specialize in Type 1 diabetes - then check them out online (those services don;t cost much). Then you can go for one appt and see if you like them/ your personalities mesh - since this is, I assume, someone you will be working with long-term..

Dukey1

First of all, do you have a referral? Do you even NEED one? A capable internist may be all that you need but then again what do I know, I 'm just a doctor.

martharap

A type 1 diabetic needs an endocrinologist!

whataboutit

I agree and understand why you posted.

nytraveler

Endocrinologists can generally provide much more care than an internist - in terms of securing regular consultations with nutritionists and diabetes counselors.

IMHO few internists have the time to devote to a patient with diabetes in terms of regular visits, follow-up, heavy duty nutritional counseling, lifestyle changes and daily management. (I've interviewed many MDs on this topic and FPs/IMs all said they can;t give the patient 30 minutes or more of counseling - and endos have much easier access to supportive services. And they would send a family member with diabetes to an endocrinologist for in-depth counseling/management.

jill_h

can you get the name of several from you insurance company?

Suki

I don't know if you saw my suggestion on your other thread asking this same question, but I suggest you check out the forums on:
childrenwithdiabetes.com

cigalechanta

I asked a relative who is an endocrinologist.
he gave me a name and tel. number.
He doesn't know him personally but he's the only one listed with credentials
Melvin Stjernholm
303 444 4441




with credentialsman personally but said he's the only listedogist.
He doesn't know the

martharap

I'll search on childrenwithdiabetes.

I've had luck in the past from a Fodors member when I was seeking an oral surgeon for an emergency my son had at his out of state college, so I thought I'd try here again.

I've searched online and have names of endocrinologists in Boulder, but was making a query here just in case someone had firsthand info on any of them.

Thanks to everyone. My son really has to do this on his own, but I thought if I could point him in a specific direction, I would.