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ABOUT THIS LIST
We are fortunate in DC, VA, and MD to have
doctors and
other health and legal practitioners familiar with and interested in
helping people with chronic fatigue syndrome
(CFS, CFIDS, M.E.), fibromyalgia (FM, FMS) and orthostatic
intolerance/dysautonomia. Recommendations for our list of practitioners
come mostly from our support group members and website users. The order
of practitioners listed within
each specialty is roughly based on the popularity, helpfulness reported
among the patients we
hear from. The quality and usefulness of this list depends largely on
people taking the time to make thoughtful suggestions. Send recommendations and updates to Elly Brosius at cfsupport-owner@yahoogroups.com.
Please provide names, specialties, address, websites, and what prompted
the recommendations. Professionals, please provide your special
interests and types of treatments offered that would be relevant to
people with CFS, FM, OI.
Selecting any professional is a very personal matter. Both the
client's and the professional's personalities
and styles matter as well as their preferences
in terms of approach, insurance
participation (including Medicare or
Medicaid), and many other factors. Some doctors are more suited for
initial
evaluation and diagnosis, some for disability documentation, some for
specific types of
testing or symptomatic treatments, some with addressing
underlying causes and
perpetuating factors, and some with alternative or complementary
approaches to healing. We all seek doctors and other
providers who have, at least,
a basic familiarity with our disorders, acknowledge them as the serious
and devastating illnesses that they truly are, are open to discussion
and working with the client/patient, and recognize that there are many
possible treatments for symptoms and approaches to healing that are
worth exploring. Keep seeking a team of partners to assist you
in caring for yourself.
Not only is it a big project to have
entered and be maintaining this list on our website, it is somewhat
controversial and a little unsatisfying to its users. Every doctor on
this list and everywhere, any professional in general for that matter,
has people who've had good and bad experiences with them. We don't
call this the "good doctor" list because there are never any
guarantees of a good experience, even when you go to "the best". We are
only offering a list of people who have shown knowledge or, interest in
working with CFS, FM, related conditions, very important service for
people with conditions that are so often dismissed. We offer some
comments about what the professional may be positively known for. We
have more in-depth discussion of experiences in meetings,
phone calls, and emails.
There are currently 11
different "web pages" just for the practitioners list, some of which
are each over 10 "printing pages" long. This
page/url is called the "Main Practitioners Page" and it lists the list
and table of specialites, this "read me," CFS/FM Specific Programs,
internists, family doctors, pediatric and adolescent specialists,
and how to find more health care providers.
We suggest you copy the only entries, sections you are
interested at anyone time into a new document and make a printout to
work from, to add your notes when calling to find about insurance, etc.
Check back monthly or so for changes. Let us know if you find
a phone number has been changed, a doctor has moved away, a link
doesn't work, or you find someone to add to the list.
The
links for specialites are likely to take you to other
pages/urls. Use your
browser back
button
or the links provided to move seemlessly among the Practitioner pages.
Some
practitioners
practice multiple disciplines and are not repeated in all the
relevant categories. Using the "search"
page within our website for
key words, names, cities, treatments etc, may help you find
what
you need easier than browsing the pages. Once you click on the page
that has a result, use the "Find" command of your browser to locate the
search term on the page. The site map page is
another view of what specialties we have and how they are
arranged.
Thank you for taking the time to read this
read me and ponder with us some of the complexities of offering a list such as this.
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CFS/FM SPECIFIC PROGRAMS - DC Area
INTERNAL MEDICINE
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PRACTICE
OB-GYN
PEDIATRICS &
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Washington
DC Area Specific Programs
The Gilbert
Clinic (866) 546-0777 (301) 230-2530
11300 Rockville Pike Suite 1205, North Bethesda MD 20852 Directions
http://www.thegilbertclinic.com
info@thegilbertclinic.com
Jonathan Gilbert, Dip CHM, Dip Ac, NCCAOM. Chinese Herbal
Medicine/Acupuncture. See also Herbalists.
Private practice and a
comprehensive "health restoration" program requiring a 4
month commitment. Program involves individualized prescription
herb formulas, health attitude workshops, medical oversight, diet and
lifestyle coaching by MD with
expertise in functional medicine, study materials and more.
Three of our members have had most symptoms resolve via herbs from Gilbert. See also Case Series paper.
Gilbert attended CFIDS Lobby Days 05/05.
Gilbert volunteered at CFSupport's kNOw More CFS Seminar June 2005
Nova Medical Group
Nova Medical Spa
Fibromyalgia
Management Therapy
http://www.novamedgroup.com
Grace Keenen, MD
(High staff turnover.)
Ashburn (703) 554-1100, Leesburg (703) 777-9510,
Warrenton (703) 347-7611, and Sterling VA (703) 430-9510
Treatments include the integration of medicine, exercise, biofeedback,
oriental and naturopathic evaluation, nutrition, and massage therapy.
**
Held Free FM
Lecture: Fibromyalgia: "What are the options?" Sunday, May 21st, 2006
10 AM, Ashburn, VA
by doctor and naturopathic doctor (Elise Schroeder) no longer there. See Naturopaths.
National Rehab
Hospital - (301) 581-8030
6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 600
Bethesda MD 20817
FM
Program
A 10 week plan of care consisting of the following steps:
Evaluation by a Physiatrist
Evaluation by a Behavioral Medicine specialist
Physical Therapy Evaluation
Patient will be seen on Tuesdays and Thursdays at NRH Regional Rehab at
Olney, MD.
Tuesday sessions will be 2 1/2 hours long and will include: One hour
physical therapy session including extensive manual therapy, i.e.
craniosacral release, myofascial release etc.One hour biofeedback and
relaxation training. One half hour instruction in stretching and
aerobic exercise program. Thursday sessions will be a one hour session
with a physical therapist who will continue with manual therapy,
possible use of modalities and review of home exercise program.
Internal Medicine
Alan
Pocinki,
MD (202) 223-2283
2141 K St #600
Washington DC 20037
http://www.alanpocinkimd.com/
Internal Medicine. Excellent
physician, diagnostician; prefers consultant role for CFS/FMS/OI.
Often closes office to new patients.
Only area physician MD to attend our 2005 kNOw MORE CFS conference!
CFSupport's
Notes about Dr. Pocinki
Speaker April 2007 - The cycle of pain, fatigue, poor
sleep, and depression, with extra detail about sleep.
Joint
Hypermobility & the Link with CFIDS. The CFIDS Chronicle.
Summer 2004 (PDF)
CFIDS
Chronicle Special Issue 2005/2006 Treatment: Clinical Care
for CFS
With
Laura Hillenbrand on NPR,
The Diane Rehm Show July 3, 2003
CFS:
Patient Care Basics. Fall 2003 The
CFIDS Chronicle Flu vaccines: Balance risks against
benefits
CSN
Recognizes Individuals and Groups for Their Efforts
George
Washington University Doctor Info Page
Featured Speaker at
NJCFSA.org, CFIDS Association's March 2007 kNOw More CFS Conference
Richard A Bernstein, MD,
FCCP (410)
224-5558
133 Defense Highway #109
Annapolis, MD 21401
http://www.drrabernstein.yourmd.com
Board
Certified Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Diseases.
Treats, Asthma, Allergies, Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Dr. Bernstein is
knowledgeable of
nutrition issues related to chronic illness, providing some helpful
advice. For
instance, Dr. Bernstein was the first person our
group knew to advise E-lyte
and how to buy it locally. E-lyte is a balanced
electrolyte concentrate, helpful to several in our group. Berstein
sells
a mineral testing kit by the makers of E-lyte, BodyBio.
John
Feola,
MD (703) 241-1010
6400 Arlington Blvd #940, Falls Church VA 22042
Samuel Shor,
MD (703) 709-1119
1860 Town Center Drive #230, Reston VA 20190
Internal
Medicine. ANSAR
autonomic nervous system (dysautonomia) testing in office.
Pharmaceutical treatments. Emphasis on Lyme and
other testing, Lyme Treatment.
Excellent advocate in disability cases.
http://www.intmednova.com
Abstract: Lyme Disease Presenting as Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome by Samuel Shor, 2006
Xiaolan Zhu,
MD (703) 893-6680
8206 Leesburg Pike, Suite 306, Tyson's Corner
[pronounced "Zoo"] Acupuncture.
http://www.uniquemedicalcare.com
Les
Gavora,
MD (703) 207-8600
3020 Hamaker Court # 403, Fairfax, VA 22031
Member, National Fibromyalgia Partnership Advisory Board
James H
Brodsky MD (301) 652-6760
4701 Willard Ave #224, Chevy Chase,
MD 20815-4624
http://www.drjamesbrodsky.yourmd.com/
Familiar with the Guaifenesin Protocol and requested to be included in the list at
http://www.fibromyalgiatreatment.com/DoctorsChart.htm#MD
Alan
R
Vinitsky MD (301) 840-0002
Enlightened Medicine
902 Wind River Ln #201, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1977
alanrv@pop.erols.com
Also pediatrician. Working toward certification in Environmental
Medicine.
Co-author: "Energy: The Essence of Environmental
Health" (2004)
ANSAR autonomic nervous system testing
http://www.DefeatAutismYesterday.com/DrVinitskyPaper.htm
http://alanrvinitskymd.com
(under construction)
Special
interest in treating early autonomic nervous system dysfunction. He has
seen dramatic improvements in patients of all ages, using combinations
of high dose sublingual B12/folate, oral magnesium; IV, oral or inhaled
glutathione; high dose inositol and more. Improvements have occurred
for children with autism and hyperactivity, children and adults with
motor disorders; reversal of symptoms associated with chronic fatigue,
fibromyalgia, chemical sensitivity, metal toxicity, Lyme and other
infectious diseases.
Ulrich Prinz, MD
(703) 920-8820
3213 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA 22204
Internal medicine and geriatrics. Easy to work with. Read CFS material
brought by a patient.
Sandra Tirado,
MD (703)
556-9318
8233 Old Courthouse Rd #170 Vienna, VA 22182-3816
http://www.sandratiradomd.yourmd.com/
Takes many kinds of insurance, Medicare, Medicaid.
Grace Keenan
MD
Rhonda Mough MD
Annette Hudler
DO
Nova Medical Group and Nova Medical Spa.
21036 Tripleseven Rd, SterlingVA 20165
(703) 430-4343
51 Catoctin Cir NE,
Leesburg, VA 20176 (703) 777-9510
21785
Filigree Crt # 100, Ashburn VA 20147
(703) 554-1100
528 Waterloo Rd, Warrenton VA
20186
(540) 347-7611
http://www.novamedgroup.com
(Nice that they FM links on their site)
Mough
gave FM talk with Elise Schroeder ND at Ashburn office 5/21/06
Emphasize exercise and the
integration of medicine with biofeedback, oriental and naturopathic
evaluation, nutrition, massage therapy and lifestyle changes.
Christopher
Walsh MD (703) 522-1860 1625 N George Mason Dr
#434, Arlington VA 22205
Anil Verma
MD
(703) 644-5030 8346
Traford Ln #106, Springfield VA
22152
Thomas Mancini MD (703)
444-6330 46440 Benedict Dr, Sterling VA
20164
Gaurang Thacker MD (301)
881-5858 11125 Rockville Pike
#20, Rockville
MD 20852
Ellen Jenkins
MD
(703) 573-9800 3022 Williams Dr Ste 300,
Fairfax
VA 22031
Alan Weiss, MD (410)
266-3613
Annapolis Integrative Medicine ---- new address 11/08, new website
1616 Forest Dr #3
Annapolis MD 21403
http://annapolisintegrativemedicine.com/
Internal Medicine
"I
treat quite a few patients with Fibromyalgia and CFS and am able to
make a real difference with them. I approach them from mulitple
modalities and treatment options. I look forward to serving the community helped by [your] website."
Quoted
in The Capitol article, Perfect Chemistry, about Cape Apothecary
William M.
Lee, MD (703) BIO-WELL=
(703) 246-9355
Natural Horizons Wellness Center
10640 Main St #300, Fairfax VA 22030
Internal Medicine. Member comment: "Helped me with hormonal problems"
http://www.naturalhorizonswellness.com/index.htm
Integrative
Family Medicine Center (703)
669-6118
Mind-Body -- Therapeutic Massage -- Nutrition -- Acupuncture
116-P
Edwards Ferry Rd, NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
Martha Calihan, MD, Felix Ma, MD, Anne Stewart, MD
Jenny Jenkins, Certified Massage Therapist & Reiki II
http://www.integrativefamily.com/
Services
include chronic care for Fibromyalgia/CFS
Alan
Terlinsky, MD (703) 379-7110
611 S Carlin Springs Rd, #504
Arlington, VA 22204-1064
Profile:
http://www.nu-living.com/doct.html
Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Clinical Hypertension, Bariatric Medicine
Integrative Medicine, Functional and Interactive Medicine
Uses a functional approach to treat modern disorders such as
fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, irritible bowel syndrome; and women's
issues including menopause, perimenopause and hormonal problems. PCOS. http://www.optimalwellnessdoc.com.
Article:
From Sleeping Disorders to Chronic Fatigue
Self-referred to this list.
On Co-cure list.
A member reports having been charged in full for appointment canceled
23 hours ahead, not the required 24!
See the Read Me!
ABOUT THIS LIST
Family
Practice
Nivedita Mohanty,
MD (703) 237-4000
201 N Washington St, Falls Church VA 22046
A CFIDS familiar doctor with MidAtlantic Permanente.
INOVA.com
Physician Listing
Jacob Aaronson DO
ABHM (703) 548-0115
901 King Street 101, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia 22314
http://www.innerriches.com/
Active Duty Army with private practice hours on weekends and evenings
for consultations.
Holistic integrative approach. Musculoskeletal & myofascial
pain,
fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, allergies/sensitivities, women's pre and
post menopausal concerns, pediatric issues. Also Acupuncture.
Consultative physician only, sees patients regularly and on an ongoing
basis, but not as PRIMARY care physician. Patient must have
own
primary doc. Does not participate in insurance, patients
receive
a receipt to submit for reimbursement.
Janine A
Blackman,
MD, PhD (866)
546-0777 (301) 230-2530
The Center for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine
11300 Rockville Pike #1205, North Bethesda MD 20852
Adjunct Faculty, Georgetown Univeristy Medical Center (2008)
CNLMedicine.com (starting in 2009)
Offers
nutrition services and testing, an intensive health restoration four
month program and private Family Practice, Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine. Trained in Medical Acupuncture.
Former medical director
of the Center for Integrative Medicine, Kernan Hospital Mansion,
Baltimore, MD.
Biography of Dr. Blackman
Dr. Blackman's Practice Specifics - Diet and Nutrition, General Health Assessment
Certified
Practitioner, The Center for Mind Body Medicine
Bio
at WholeHealthMD.com
Attended CFIDS Lobby Days May '05, May '07.
Speaker. Oct 21, 2006
Our page of Meeting Notes, Bio,
Artilce Links, Web Links for Dr. Blackman
2007 Article: Are You Ready to Discuss Complementary and Alternative Medicine?
Kumuda Reddy,
MD (866) REDDYMD
(301) 474-2184
5009 Paducah Road College Park, MD 20740
Telephone consultations. Indian herbs, oils, ayurvedic diet.
Family Practice, Ayurveda, Maharishi Vedic Medicine
http://www.AllHealthyFamily.com
Speaker
06/05
John Hart, MD
Functional Medicine for Families
20925 Professional Plaza, Suite100; Ashburn VA 20147 (703) 724-9694
601 Jeff Davis Hwy, Suite 201; Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 368-5555
http://www.fm4fams.org/
Also board certified in OB/GYN.
David Stewart, MD (703) 779-9300
Whole Health Family & Sports Medicine
209 Old Wateford Road, NW
Leesburg, VA 20176
http://www.wholehealthfamily.com/
Uses in-house holistic nutritionist and testing from SpectraCell and MetaMetrix Laboratories.
Paul
V. Beals, MD,
CCN (202)
237-7000
5225 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Suite 401, Washington DC 20015
http://drbeals.net
Integrative
primary care physician of family practice and a certified clinical nutritionist. Providing
support for Chronic Fatigue/ Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Heavy
Metal Detoxification, Metabolic/Hormone Balancing, more.
Intramuscular B-12 Injections. "Very successful treating Lyme
disease." Chelation therapy for cardio- vascular disease. Cancer
support.
Letitia W Short, MD (410) 337-2707
Integrated Medicine, Allergy, Specialized Pediatrics and Adult Medicine
901 Dulaney Valley Road
Dulaney Center II, Suite 101
Towson, Maryland 21204
http://drlshort.com/about/ (Website specifically mentions, FM, CFS, ADD, Food Sensitivities and Lyme)
Self-referred to list: "I
am interested in a listing on your website. I am a physician in
Baltimore, Maryland caring for adults and children with chronic
disease, specifically Chronic Fatigue."
More Information about Dr. Short at Autism Research Institute Website
Martha Calihan, MD (703) 669-6118
Integrative Family Medicine Center
116-Q Edwards Ferry Rd, NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
www.integrativefamily.com
Self-referred
to list: "I am a holistic, integrative physician in Leesburg, who is
Board Certified in Family Medicine as well as in Holistic Medicine. We
deal with many chronic conditions in our practice, including CFS and
fibromyalgia. We approach health and illness from an integrative
approach, focusing on functional medicine, nutrition, physical fitness,
mind-body medicine as well as including acupuncture, massage and
exercise."
Kate Lemmerman,
MD (703) 671-2700
Steinmetz Medical Associates, Inc.
1225 Martha Custis Drive, Suite C-1
Alexandria, VA 22302
http://drkatelemmerman.com
Family
practice with a holistic approach, including specialization in hormonal
problems, including thyroid, adrenal dysfunction, and PMS/Menopausal
syndrome. Also, musculoskeletal problems including treatment with
osteopathic manipulation and acupuncture.
Member comment: "many tests. bio-identical hormones."
George H Mitchell,
MD (202) 265-4111
2639 Connecticut Ave NW Ste C-100, Washington DC 20008
Family practice with interest in environmental illness and nutrition.
Manjit
Bajwa
(703)
941-3606
Comprehensive Medical Center for Integrative Medicine
6391 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA 22312
(Gov't
Medical College in India, 1964. No board
certifications in US.)
Specializes in General
Medicine along with
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Chronic Diseases, Metabolic Nutrition for
Cancer, Hormone Therapy, Anti-Aging & Longevity Chelating
Therapy,
Mercury detoxification and treatment of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia
and other chronic diseases.
One member comment, " helps me with my thick blood problem, knows about
Fibro and CFS"
Fred Bloem, MD
(301) 260-2601 (888) 429-9745
4108 Alfalfa Ter, Olney MD 20832
Available for Telephone Consultation - nationwide (once become a
patient?)
Orthomolecular Medicine. Integrative & Holistic.
Also Speaks Dutch. Has a testimonial on his site called, The Role of
Hormonal Treatment in "Fibromyalgia"
Also: bariatric medicine, obesity.
drbloem@drbloem.com
http://www.drbloem.com
Kaplan Clinic (703) 532-4892
Gary E. Kaplan,
DO
Mary Babcok, DO
Lisa Lilienfield, MD
5275 Lee Hwy #200
Arlington VA 22207-1619
Family Practice, Anesthesiology-Pain Management, Acupuncture
Treats chronic pain and illness. http://www.kaplanclinic.com
Osteopathic manipulative therapy, homeopathy, and mind-body work.
What is Biotoxicity/Neurotoxicity?
Dr. Kaplan spoke to our group on 11-8-07 after a
joint showing of the "Living with FM" at Kaplan Clinic.
Download
Kaplan Clinic Newsletter Articles, including "17 Things to Know Before
Selecting a Physician to Treat Your Pain" by Gary Kaplan
Mark Plescia, MD (703)
481-1505 108 Elden St, #14, Herndon
VA 20170
Daniel Jaller, MD
(301) 528-7110
19504 Amaranth Dr #B, Germantown MD
20874
Anthony Fasano, DO (703)
352-5651 10721 Main St Ste
1400, Fairfax VA 22030
Gondor Leslie P MD (703)
379-6020
3541 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria VA
22302
William Pawluk,
MD (888) 794-4325 (410) 356-2169
10203 South Dolfield Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Your Prescription for Health Pharmacy
http://www.illnessisoptional.com
Radio show Sunday mornings, 10 am - 12 pm, Eastern,broadcast over
Internet:
http://www.wcbm.com
Co-author: "Magnetic Therapy in Eastern Europe:
A review of 30 years of research" ('98)
Sharon D Montes,
MD (410) 448-6659
Center for Integrative Medicine
2200 Kernan Dr, Baltimore, MD 21207
http://www.compmed.umm.edu/bios.html
See the Read Me!
ABOUT THIS LIST
Obstetrics
and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Coryse
Brathwaite, MD (301)
705-6500
A Woman's Place
10 St Patricks Dr. Suite 302
Waldorf, MD 20603
http://www.awomansplacemd.com
Interviewed about CFS in 11/22/06 article in So MD News, The Maryland
Independent:
Finding
the energy to fight
Chronic Fatigue patients struggle for normal lives:
Brathwaite said she has given several of her patients the diagnosis of
chronic fatigue syndrome, but overall, she thinks the disease is
underestimated. ‘‘It’s a growing
problem,”
Brathwaite said. ‘‘I think it’s one of
the
underdiagnosed but more prevalent problems.” She said it is
difficult for doctors to pin down because there is not a specific set
of symptoms that define it. ‘‘It’s become
a diagnosis
of exclusion, but I think that’s changing,” she
said.
Brathwaite said patients and doctors have to take a multidisciplinary
approach to the illness and be flexible throughout treatment.
‘‘Things change,” she said.
‘‘One week,
exercise is working great. Next week, they can barely get out of
bed.”
Kaplan Clinic (703) 532-4892
Lisa Lilienfield, MD
5275 Lee Hwy #200
Arlington VA 22207-1619
Family Practice, Gynecology
http://kaplanclinic.com/biographical_sketches_lisa.html
"In
addition to providing conventional gynecological services, Dr. Lisa
provides women with counseling and treatment for hormonal imbalances
through the use of natural hormone replacement and alternative thyroid
medications. "
See the Read Me!
ABOUT THIS LIST
Pediatrics
and Adolescents
Peter C. Rowe,
MD (410)
955-9229
(adolescents only)
Professor of Pediatrics
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
David Rubenstein Child Health Building
200 N. Wolfe St. / Room 2077; Baltimore, MD 21287
Johns
Hopkins Children's Center: Consultation: (410) 955-5710
(children); (410) 955-2910 (adolescents)
HopkinsChildrens.org
Profile
Special Interests: Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia,
Elhers-Danlos Syndrome,
Orthostatic intolerance syndromes, Gulf War illnesses, Pelvic
congestion syndrome
General
Information Brochure on Orthostatic Intolerance and Its Treatment (2008)
NOVA CFSupport Speaker Page for Dr. Rowe
Addressed NOVA CFSupport Group 3/21/09 - See CFSupport Archives for slides, and Toni's 3/19/09 Essay on why Dr. Rowe is one of her medical hero's, for Elly's "More Stories" on 3/20/09.
Anisha Abraham, MD
MPH (202) 444-8581
axay@gunet.georgetown.edu
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Assistant Director, Section of Adolescent Medicine
Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Rd, 2nd Floor, PHC Wash,
DC 20007
Children's National Med Ctr & Georgetown University Hospital.
Dr. Abraham appeared on friendly FOX NEWS Piece on CFS 8/2/05:
Medical Mysteries: Kids and Chronic Fatigue http://www.fox5dc.com/_ezpost/data/22883.shtml
Harry L. Gewanter, MD,
FAAP, FACR
Director of Pediatric Rheumatology, Children's Hospital (804) 228-5818
2924 Brook Rd, Richmond VA
23220-1298
Board certified: Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology.
http://www.childrenshosp-richmond.org/aboutus/staff_profile.htm
Special interests: children with special health care needs,
disabilities and other chronic conditions.
Quoted in Fibromyalgia
in Children, WTVR-TV, The
Gift of Laughter at Richmond.com:
"You know when you're stressed and worried about things, everything
hurts more," Gewanter said. "There are a lot of negative physiological
changes that go on. It's just better to laugh in general."
Maria Chou,
MS, MD 703-709-9174
Pediatric & Adult Rheumatology
Northern VA Center for Arthritis
1860 Town Ctr Dr #130, Reston VA 20190
For
more information about Youth with CFS/FM, see
CFSupport
Resources Page, Youth Section
Pediatric
researchers publish about CFS and FM, The CFIDS Chronicle Nov/Dec 1999
See the Read Me!
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