good doctor in New Hamp. or Massachussetts?

**Melanie R** · 12-04-2002, 11:12 AM

I am looking for a doctor in Mass. or NH that is compassionate. I am hoping to be able to get heparin injections and am looking for a doctor who is open to suggestions. I have heard great things about these injections and really want to try them. If anyone can suggest a doc that would be great. Does anyone have Dr. Coukos of Boston? [img]confused.gif[/img] <img src="graemlins/grouphug.gif" border="0" alt="[grouphug]" />

**yvette** · 12-04-2002, 11:20 AM

Hi Melanie,
I see Dr. Susan Pursell in Beverly (and Danvers) Mass.

Sorry, I don't know about Dr. Coukos. I know people really like Dr.Paul Church and there's Dr. Sant.

y. [img]smile.gif[/img]

**Doreen A.** · 12-04-2002, 11:51 PM

Melanie,

I see Dr. Elizabeth Gormley at Dartmouth. She seems very good, but not always warm and fuzzy. She has always been open to my ideas and suggestions. I work in the medical field, and she always takes time to answer all of my questions, and I have many for her on each visit. I'm not sure where you live, but there are a few that I would NOT go back to, but do not want to share that here. Feel free to e-mail me at kisukinoko@aol.com and I will share those with you privately.

Take good care of yourself,

Doreen

**rnewman** · 12-05-2002, 12:34 AM

Hi there--

I didnt have an MD (a uro) in MA but while I was there I found an extremely commpassionate nurse and accupuncturist who treated me with accupuncture and chinease herbs....
I had a complete relief of symptoms for four months!! I forgot about my bladder!!
If you are interested, let me know, shes in Greenfield MA, which is close to VT.
Rachel

**beth_s** · 12-06-2002, 03:20 PM

Hi Melanie; Yes I see Dr Coukos and I think highly of him (maybe you got his name from me already?) beth_s

**frani** · 12-08-2002, 08:33 PM

Could you tell me about Dr. Coukis is he in ma or nh also dr. church? Do they specialize in ic? Thank you so much fir any info on this <img src="graemlins/banghead.gif" border="0" alt="[banghead]" />

**shell** · 12-12-2002, 09:48 PM

Drs. Funk and Murata are in Keene, N.H. They're both good about listening to and talking with their patients, and understand IC well.

**Alleycat** · 12-12-2002, 10:52 PM

I am not from Mass. but I do hope everyone that is looking for a doctor there has the best of luck and finds the doctor they need to understand IC and one that is very compassionate. I know finding a good Dr. is a very important find ! Good luck and take care all. ((HUGS))

~Alison~ <img src="graemlins/bunny.gif" border="0" alt="[bunny]" />

**Kara** · 12-12-2002, 11:20 PM

Dr. Emanuel Friedman at Metrowest Urology in Natick, MA. He's one of the best docs in MA! He's the one that removed my bladder in June.

Kara

**auntiedeb** · 12-17-2002, 01:27 AM

I have heard of Dr Friedman. I go to Dr Cohen in Norwood,MA. He seems to be caring and compassionate and is always listening. His phone adhis office is always open if I have any questions or problems. I have an overactive bladder and ic and suffer from kidney stones too. I am from Medway, MA. Good luck. Deb [img]cool.gif[/img]

**Kate** · 12-20-2002, 01:53 AM

I see Dr. Church and find him to be helpful and very open to my desires for treatment. He has a great PA too. He works out of Boston, both at the Faulkner in Roslindale and an office near the Beth Israel Deaconess.

Best of luck!

**Grinch** · 01-01-2003, 02:48 AM

I have heard wonderful things about a Dr. Sant in Boston, Massachusetts. He works out of New England Medical Center which is also a great hospital. Next year I will be switching over to Dr. Sant. Right now I still see a pediatric urologist because I am still in college. I heard Dr. Sant is wonderful and very knowledgeable on IC. He also has a book out on IC

**Melanie R** · 01-26-2003, 05:24 AM

Thank you all so much for your replies!!! I went to Dr. Coukos and he is really nice. I will keep all listed here on my "recommended IC doctors list". Thanks again

grouphug

**frani** · 01-27-2003, 03:56 AM

Melanie,

Could you tell me where Dr. Coukas is located?

Frani

**auntiedeb** · 01-27-2003, 10:33 PM

I really like my urologist Dr Cohen, he is very warm and caring and he answers your questions and seems to know alot about IC. He wants to make sure my bladder is ok, He is doing a cysto and hydro on Feb7 and going to be streching my bladder and putting some meds up there to see if it eases the burning and the frequency. Dr. Cohen is in Norwood, MA at the Guild Building. If you want his number prviate email me and I will give it to you. auntiedebbief@aol.com.