Hello all. I am going on Medicaid April first and, unfortunately, my wonderful primary care doctor does not accept Medicaid patients. I was wondering if anyone is aware of a fibro-friendly doctor near the Milwaukee wi area? Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
~Laura~
Although I don't have Medicaid, I'm pretty sure my Dr accepts it. I really like her. Here's the review I posted about her on our message board:
Dr. Nikki Allen - Primary Care Physician - Lakeshore Medical Clinic by the airport 414-■■■■■■■■ (scheduling #)
I've been going to Dr. Allen since I moved to WI in 2003. I can tell she really cares. She asks me questions to get to the bottom of whatever is going on that other doctors haven't asked me before. And she gets to the bottom of it, either by herself or by sending me to a specialist. I don't leave there thinking "well that was pointless" like other doctors I've seen. I'd recommend her for sure. She also does my yearly pap.
Hi--I live in Wisconsin also, by the Green Bay area and know firsthand how hard it is to get doctors who take medicaid. I think the only reason is my doctor still sees me is because I used to be employed before hand (when I first started seeing him) and also that he is part of a hospital system. I used to live in Milwaukee and also Greenfield for 10 years while I was getting one of my Master's degrees in library science, and then drove from Milwaukee to Chicago daily for six years. It was the only job I could find with my degree--ha. Oddly, that is when is the fibro started.
I have some nurse friends who work in Milwaukee and also have fibro. I will check with them and see if I can find out any info on what doctors might take medicaid and also be fibro friendly. A doctor that listens, is understanding of the unique needs of a fibromyalgia patient and is someone you can have a rapport with is crucial when you are dealing with this crazy illness.
enjoy your day--terri
Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it!
This is very helpful, I will definitely look into her. Thank you!
Hi Laura,
Though I cannot give you a reference to anyone in your area, here is a list of GP's and most have ratings.
Hoping you find a wonderful Doctor,
SK