Dr. Klopfenstein, IL?

[Sallyzar]

I had an appt with Dr Frim in Chicago, but my insurance changed and he doesn't accept the new plan.  So, I have a consultation with a Dr. Klopfenstein in Peoria, IL- anyone familiar with him?

[selmaS]

  We  do  have  a thread  in the Health Pages  of  questions  for  the  NS.....http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Neurological%20Disorders/Questions-for-a-Chiari-NS/show/1155?cid=186

  Just  know  having  a list  of  questions  does  not  mean  you  will remember  to or  be  able  to ask  them  all  or  if  they  will  even  apply  to  your  situation and visit....

Take  someone  with  you  to  help  with  keeping  notes  and asking  questions,  we  can  become  like  a deer  in  headlights depending  on  what  we  are  told.....

  Good  luck  and keep  us  posted.

[Sallyzar]

Could you suggest some specific questions I should ask the neurosurgeon?  

[Sallyzar]

Thanks ...I was excited to be able to see Dr Frim; none of the others listed on this site accept my insurance , either.  The receptionist I spoke to said he treats chiari, but I hate feeling like I'm going in blind- obviously, it's a huge thing to put in someone else's hands.  Just afraid to make a bad dr choice.

[selmaS]

  Sorry that name  is not  familiar.....in  researching the name he is a  brain surgeon  it  does  not mention  Chiari  or  any  related conditions,,....no  harm  in  checking  him  out....and  you should  be able  to tell  if  he knows not  only   Chiari but  ALL  related conditions from  speaking with  him....plus how  experienced  he is  as  well....

If  a member here  went  to ,  was  treated by and liked  this Dr  he would  be on  our list...if  he is not, it could  indicate no one that is  a member here went to him,....