Seeking recommendations for a uro-gynecologist or urologist

@brr Where are you located? My daughter's sister-in-law is a urogynecologist in Boston, I could ask her if Boston is within the area you would consider.
JK

Thank you. I am in Montana, but if there is a doctor that sees difficult cases, I don't mind traveling there. I am looking for someone that might be able to see what went wrong with the bladder prolapse, sacrocolpoexy, and urethral sling surgeries. All have made things worse and cause pain, some which feel nerve related. The first surgery was in May 2018 so things are getting worse, not better. Again, thank you for inquiring.

Hi, brr, I am sorry but not surprised by your lack of help from docs you've seen. Too many spend too little time with patients and while they are very adept at prescribing more tests & scans and prescriptions, many seem to be offended by patient's questions or requests for referrals. I now use this site before starting with any new physician and it has proved very helpful: www,healthgrades.com. I hope you'll persist in your search until you find a doc willing and able to help.

Thank you! This whole sight could lend itself to a thoughtful conversation about what needs to change in the medical training. Are the doctors trained to see the effects on the whole body; what role could better nutrition play; do they really read your patient forms you fill out before seeing you; do they not make assumptions; why aren't naturopaths included in the insurance list of acceptable physicians, etc. The list goes on. Thank you for your link and letting me vent.

@brr I will email my daughter's sister-in-law and ask her if she deals with that type of thing or knows a urogynecologist who does.
JK

Thank you!

If you self refer to Mayo, and see and Internist, after letting registration know all of the challenges you're facing, the Internist can collaborate with all of the specialist at Mayo and give you whole body information.

I self referred and asked the Internist to put my through the mill and tell me everything I was dealing with and tell me how to best increase my quality of life. She sent me to the specialists and testing needed an followed up with me afterwards.

That's the great thing about Mayo Clinics. Everything/one needed is housed together.

@brr, if you are interested in seeking care at Mayo Clinic, @healingone is right. You can self refer. Here is some relevant information for you.
- To make an appointment request http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
- Pelvic organ prolapse care at Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pelvic-organ-prolapse/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20360560
- Video https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pelvic-organ-prolapse/multimedia/pelvic-mesh-problems-video/vid-20128185

You may also be interested in this discussion where Connect members talk about starting with a new specialist:
- Your Tips on How to Get Off to the Best Start with a New Specialist https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/your-tips-on-how-to-get-off-to-the-best-start-with-a-new-specialist/

I hope this helps.

If Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn is available to you I recommend with all my heart and 20 years of experience, Dr. Igor Frank. He is a brilliant urologist and surgeon. When he did my surgery it was highly unusual and required some real critical thinking at the moment. He is superb!

Thank you so much