Who are the best pulmonologists for MAC/bronchiectasis in Texas?

Posted by ninjanana @ninjanana, May 22, 2022

I have been searching this forum for the best pulmonologists in Texas for MAC/bronchiectasis (I am in Austin) and I keep seeing Tyler, Tx and Dr. McShane's name. Is that the best place to go in Texas? Are all the docs there good or should I try to get in with Dr. McShane? My bronchoscopy results have not come back yet but since the doc saw pus in my lungs I am expecting a MAC diagnosis. I am also trying to get in at NJH since we visit Denver a lot. Any recommendations for a specific doc there? Thanks!

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rits | @rits | May 22, 2022

Dr Mcshane is wonderful. She is knowledgeable about all the organisms
that are in our lungs. She is also a great pulmonologist familiar with
other issues we might have. She is also very caring.

becleartoday | @becleartoday | May 25, 2022

Dr McShane is featured in this NTM Info and Research video. She is excellent!

ninjanana | @ninjanana | May 26, 2022

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Thanks @becleartoday ! I watched that video a couple of nights ago and learned sooo much! I am waiting to hear from the nurse at Dr. McShane's office to schedule me for an appointment. I just found out that one of the pulmonologists in my group specializes in bronchiectasis (according to a staff member) but I am not allowed to switch to her because of office policy (whaaaat??). I really need a good pulmonologist! The good news is my gram stain came back only positive for Haemophilus Influenzae so I am on Levofloxacin for a week. Fingers crossed!

becleartoday | @becleartoday | May 26, 2022

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Fingers crossed! And if you really want to see a particular doctor, be pushy 🙂

Best,
Linda

ninjanana | @ninjanana | May 26, 2022

Oh, yes, @becleartoday I have pushed to switch to the other doc in the practice to no avail.

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | May 26, 2022

In reply to @ninjanana "Oh, yes, @becleartoday I have pushed to switch to the other doc in the practice to..." + (show)

You can always pull out your Ace - OK, I'm quitting this group altogether and going elsewhere! It worked with mu ortho surgeon's group.
Sue

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 29, 2022

In reply to @ninjanana "Thanks @becleartoday ! I watched that video a couple of nights ago and learned sooo much!..." + (show)

You might wish to scroll through this discussion:
– Good MAC Doctor Recommendations https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/good-mac-doctor/

EJR | @ejr | Mar 14 10:22am

Can anyone recommend a new NTM knowledgeable doctor at UT Health in Tyler, TX now that Dr. Pamela McShane has left?

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Mar 14 1:55pm

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Please call them and ask - they are a BE/NTM Center of Excellence, so their will be other great docs on staff.

susanp64 | @susanp64 | Mar 15 7:54am

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Dr. McShane told me that Dr. Devanshi Mehta is replacing her at UT Tyler. She said he is well trained and interfacing well with her patients.

If you are near San Antonio Dr. Diego Maselli at UTSA is excellent. Dr McShane referred me to him for my local care since I live five hours from Tyler. Dr. Maselli leads one of the 33 Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center sites. He is extremely caring and very knowledgeable.