i live in Atlanta, and I got lucky, because a friend, and my gyno recommended my doctor and I actually see the PA most of the time after I was diagnosed. I would call the University of Michigan and ask for an endocrinologist that specializes in graves. When I needed an occular plastic surgeon, I went to 3 and was totally disastisfied because they were all telling me different things. My friend, who is a nurse, suggested that I call Emory and ask for an occular plastic surgeon who specializes in Graves. I was very frustrated when 3 different doctors told me 3 different things. I thought I was going crazy. When I met my occular plastic surgeon, he reassured me that I was not going crazy. But he did have me come back after a month to check my eyes again, before he was sure I had the eye disease.
My internist initially wanted to treat my graves and got insulted when I wanted to go to an endocrinologist. You will know when you find the right one. Ask questions, about how many people they treat with graves, etc. You are in the drivers’ seat. There are good doctors out there, and you need to ask a lot of questions.
Good luck,
Impish
