I am looking to find a different gynecologist in Neuchâtel (preferably Neuch city, but for quality would be willing to travel a little bit). I'm displeased with my current doc because she gave me differing medical advice, one answer before a holiday abroad, and a completely different answer upon my return. Meh.
Preferably I will find one who is pro-choice and is not on the verge of retirement... I don't care about the gender, and it doesn't need to be an anglophone.
Anyone know if someone like this exists around here?
I saw your post & that someone advised you Dr Cattin.
I just want you to know that 2 years ago, she couldn't give me a diagnosis on something I was worried about & said "it's nothing." I had a gut feeling so I decided to go to someone else & in 2 seconds, he said "they're polyps & need to be removed."
I would never advise her to anyone.
BUT if you don't mind seeing a man, I would advise mine. I have endometriosis which is a rare disease and yet no matter my questions, he can always answer them. Everytime I consulted, he gave a proper diagnosis & treatment.
It just goes to show how much opinions of a a certain doctor can vary from person to person.
I recommended Dr Cattin and I would stand by that recommendation. She has been my gynaecologist since we moved here and she quickly diagnosed and treated a problem that had been dismissed as just something you have to live with due to age by my gynaecologist in Belgium.
So from my perspective she's excellent.
Endometriosis is not at all rare and is actually quite a common condition. Any gynaecologist worth their salt should know how to deal with it and answer questions related to the condition.
Yes opinions can vary, except in my case it is not an opinion. It's a fact.
Also, you obviously don't have endometriosis nor are a doctor so keep whatever you have to say about it to yourself. It is not a common condition at all and is very complex. Although, like you said, if a gynaecologist is worth their salt, then your wonderful GN should have managed to tell me that I had it. Not even mentioning the polyps that needed to be removed.
Anyway, I didn't comment to get strangers opinions on my disease when they probably had to look it up in the first place.
I just wanted to respond and let the person concerned know that one of the doctors suggested didn't know shit when I consulted her. She put my life at risk and I think someone looking for an EXCELLENT GN should know what I experienced with a doctor suggested.
I've no axe to grind here but two points I feel I must make.
Firstly, I, for one, knew what endometriosis is without looking it up, though I've never had it and I wouldn't be at all surprised if Belgianmum knew it too. I don't know how common it is but from my circle of friends I wouldn't call it rare. Just for fun, I've just looked it up to see if diagnostic methods have changed much since 'my days'. It appears that diagnosis still isn't all that easy in spite of medical progress as the same symtoms can be caused by other things as well. To be disappointed in the skills of a doctor is one thing, to be too negative about them on a public forum is going a bit far.
And re EF, it is not a very good idea to come on here all guns blazing when other people have given an opinion which doesn't agree with yours.
This- better said than I ever could. Must say I found your post quite surprising Stinson- especially as it was your first post ever on EF- so strange. Advertising by back door, perhaps? BelgiumMum is a very well educated lady who has strong connections with the medical profession- as do I. Endometriosis is indeed, unfortunately, not rare at all.
Anyway Simone- hope you've found what you were looking for. Perhaps you could drop back on EF to tell us what you think. Oh and welcome to both of you, to the mighty Neuch- enjoy
@Stinson; the condition endometriosis is so 'rare and complex' that there are organisations all around the world providing help and information for sufferers (I include myself in this catagory so yes, I do know what I'm talking about and no, I didn't have to look it up). Including these three in Switzerland.
Wow just wow. So many deductions about me based on one post.
You have an opinion on a doctor based on your experience of her and that's fair enough.
I have my own opinion of her based on my numerous visits to her. My opinion differs from yours but that doesn't make it any less valid.
I am always a little bit suspicious of new posters who make single posts on one topic to complain about something or someone especially ones with a stinky attitude like yours.
You obviously think you know so much about me but you couldn't be more wrong.
I have had endometriosis for over 30 years so I think I probably know more about it than you do and certainly didn't need to google it.
It is not rare at all and around 10% of women are diagnosed with it. It is believed that there are many more sufferers who go undiagnosed. It may not be rare but you are right in saying that it is a complex condition and it affects different people in different ways. It can be difficult to diagnose.
You are right in you assumption that I am not a doctor but I am a biological scientist and I am married to a doctor (albeit a retired one) so I have access to a lot more information on medical matters than you do.
Endometrial polyps are also difficult to diagnose.
I am very happy with her and I would happily recommend her to anyone based on my dealings with her. You obviously disagree.
To get back to the original question.. Here is my two cents.
I second solidakis, he was a little goofy but very nice and thorough, nice office, I saw him throughout my first pregnancy.
I then changed to dr Weil who belgianmum mentioned , she's mostly retired now so we don't need to get into it but I seriously questioned if she had early onset Alzheimer's at one point.
Now i see dr Christine Meyer in neuchatel, she's amazing.
I'm thrilled to have lots of recommendations and opinions to base my decision on. I honestly didn't think there were that many people from Neuch even on here. I appreciate everyone's input. I appreciate that Stinson came out of the EF woodwork to let me know her personal experience with Belgianmum's gynecologist, it is valuable information to me. I'd guess that her bad experience with that particular gynecologist and how it related directly to her health would make it difficult for her to hear a steadfast recommendation for said doctor.
Funny thing is : my gynecologist that I don't wish to keep is on the list recommended here. Further evidence that no two experiences are the same...
In reality your choice may be limited by which doctors are accepting new patients. Unless you are pregnant it is quite difficult to get an appointment with a gynaecologist as a new patient.
I know you wanted to avoid paying for a GP visit but it is often easier to get the GP to secure an appointment for you.
Not that it is anyone's business but my father sent me the link to this because of the topic.
I'm guessing if you're new somewhere, you will have a first post, won't you?
No need to be paranoïd.. Geez. Some of us also have lives so that might explain the few posts too.
I don't call 10% common and ask people around if they know what it is, most of them have no idea. I had NEVER heard of it before I was diagnosed. That doesn't really happen with "common" conditions.
No need to "groan" at me either for giving my opinion which is different from yours.
It's no wonder I'm never commenting on this website, given how so many of you are childish.
It seems like Simone is the only one who even understood my posts.
Sorry, but this is a forum so people will give their opinions whether you agree with them or not. Obviously in the case of this particular doctor you don’t. Fine, you’ve expressed your opinion. However it was you who escalated things with your reply to Belgianmum’s regarding said doctor. If you got groaned for it, well people are entitled to their opinion.
We all understood your post and yes, thank you for it. The more recommendations - good or bad - are useful for future readers of this thread looking for the same information. But disparaging someone else’s opinion because it doesn’t agree with yours makes you look like the childish one.