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Dr. Barrow (in Atlanta, GA)
Just a quick question for all those who has Dr. Barrow as their AVM doctor: Did you have to do anything 'special' in order to get an appt. with him? (I am extremely appreciative of my neurosurgeon in Gainesville; however, I believe I may need to switch to Dr. Barrow (as he's dealt with more AVM cases it appears).) Dr. Barrow's 'profile' lists him as "Bowman Professor & Chairman of Neurosurgery
Chief of Neurosurgery Service, Emory University Hospital Director, Emory MBNA Stroke Center"; therefore, I was unsure if there was anything 'special/extra' a 'new patient' needed to do in order to get Dr. Barrow (himself - & not just someone in the neurology dept., etc.). Please advise ANY information.
Thank you, in advance!
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Permalink Reply by Kene Iloenyosi on -
I was scheduled to see Dr. Barrow initially, and did get to meet with him. My PCP referred me to him and I was given an appointment. I hear he is very busy and travels quite a bit.
After my initial visit, he felt another Neurosurgeon Dr Nelson Oyesiku was the better person to handle the surgery. I met with Dr. Oyesiku and after his examination he concluded that Radiosurgery was the best option. Dr. Ian Crocker was brought in to handle this. Both of them worked together on my treatment.
Hope this helps.
Kene
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Permalink Reply by Cindy Phillips on -
Thank you, Kene. Putting the information out here for people is VERY helpful. Thank you so very much.
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