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Need endocrinologist in Phoenix area who specializes in osteoporosis.
I need a recommendation for an endocrinologist in the Phoenix area who specializes in osteoporosis and bone health. I would like this doctor to advise on whether to take Evenity or Forteo now, considering that I may have spinal fusion surgery in the next year. I hope this doctor will also order bone turnover marker tests and a QCT before surgery. I would also like them to coordinate my medication with the spine surgeon I select. Thank you in advance for any recommendations! The Mayo Clinic in Phoenix is not taking any new osteoporosis patients.
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I live in Flagstaff and feel your pain. It's hard to find a Dr that will order these tests for sure; they are rarely covered by insurance. In Flag there is ONE Endocrinologist, but at least he has excellent patient reviews.
You have a big ask and rightfully so - I sometimes wonder if there exists a Dr who has the GAS (GiveAShit)
to spend the necessary time and effort rather than cookie cutter care. You may have to do a ton of research
to find what you're looking for, that's what it took for me. Thankfully, you have a ton more options in Phoenix.
Best of Luck and please let us know how it goes. I am so very grateful for this 'blog', it fills in what Dr's leave out.
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2 ReactionsI did a little searching. Maybe this place?
https://thecoreinstitute.com/specialties/bone-health-center/
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1 Reaction@njx58 There's one Flag as well . . . they have one part time Osteoporosis 'specialist'. I always ask whichever dr I see if they would suggest the same course of treatment for their mother/wife/sister. It looks like this location is better staffed. YAY !
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1 ReactionI am also in Arizona, Scottsdale area. My current endo is with Mayo so that is out as you mentioned they are not accepting new patients. She does not use bone markers to treat. I think it is very difficult to find an endo specializing in osteoporosis and have been searching. My current doctor has said she will transfer my treatment to my PCP after I have been on alendronate for a year and all is well. I’m hoping she will reconsider:)
I would prefer an endo but have not found one that sounds good. My PCP recommended The Honor Health Bone Clinic. The doctors are rheumatologists so I’m not sure if you would be interested. The two there that seem to focus more on osteoporosis are Dr. Alan Mallace and Dr. Nancy Sein. I have not seen either one yet but made an appointment with Dr. Mallace. The soonest I could get in is February. https://www.honorhealth.com/medical-services/rheumatology/osteoporosis
Feel free to private message me if you want more information.