Kolson, Dennis L, MD

5 recommendations and reviews from 4 people

• Referral from February 2, 2016
  

  Charlene W. asked:

  Hi all. I am writing with a request. My son, who is 42, has been diagnosed with NMDA. We are looking for a doctor in Ohio or western Pennsylvania who has experience and has treated NMDA. My son received steroid treatment in the hospital then went home with steroids on step-down dosage. We were told to contact the doctor if symptoms that had gone away re-occurred or existing symptoms increased. We did. Not much was done and -- long story short -- he was told last week that there was nothing more this doctor would do for him. Even though he displayed antibodies in his blood and showed low levels in his spinal fluid, the doctor now says she does not believe it is NMDA and wants to turn him over to psych. Something changed from one appointment to another. Like I said, it is a long story but the point is, we need another NMDA doctor with experience. Any help is greatly appreciated. For reference, do not suggest the Cleveland Clinic, unfortunately, that is where we hit a brick wall. We are very disappointed and a bit frantic to find another doctor who understands -- which, as you all know, is very hard to do. Thank you.

  

  Katie G. replied:

  Dr Dalmau is in Barcelona most of the time. Dr Chen or Dr Lancaster are there. I see Dr Eric Lancaster at. 2156623606 I have his email if you need it. I went to the er and requested they contact him . I now see him outpatient. There is a list of physicians available on the Https:// aealliance.org

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• Referral from October 24, 2014
  

  Kla C. asked:

  Anyone here live in PA? I just moved here from MD and am looking for a good doc. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated cause I have no clue where to start. Im extremely picky about my docs esp with this!

  

  GBS-CIDP I. replied:

  We have a Center of Excellence in Philadelphia at the Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania. The phone number to call is (215) 662- 3606. Our Centers of Excellence come highly recommended from our Medical Advisory Board, and have experience with both GBS and CIDP.

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• Referral from September 11, 2014
  

  Sarie S. asked:

  I need a good neurologist - migraines are getting a bit out of hand...

  

  Anne P. replied:

  My husband is a neurologist at HUP (thanks Cheryl Zoppina Ernst!!). Call the clinic at 215-662-3606. Not sure how long the wait would be or even if you'd want to travel to Penn. All my doctors are there and I wouldn't trust my care to anyone else; no matter how close or convenient. If you'd like more info, please PM me.

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• Referral from September 21, 2014
  

  Steve N. asked:

  Does anyone have a recommendation for a Doctor of Facility in the Northeastern United States that has experience with this? My wife has been having issues since 2010 and we have seen many doctors but none with any expertise. We had planned on seeing Dr Najjar at NYU in the coming months but just found out he will be leaving the hospital. We are located just south of Buffalo, NY but would be willing to make the drive to Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, etc. We just need to see a doctor with some expertise in this disease. Any help is appreciated.

  

  Kristina C. replied:

  Here is the info at UPenn: Neurology HUP, Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Phone 215-662-3606 fax: 215-349-5579. I was seen by Dr. Ramani Balu and Dr. Raymond Price who also participated in my evaluation and plan. I hope your wife gets the help she needs!

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• Referral from June 12, 2014
  

  Elizabeth B. asked:

  Can someone PLEASE tell me how to contact Dr Joseph Dalmau??? It's soooooo very urgent! Life or death I believe....PLEASE...

  

  Kristina C. replied:

  Here is the number for the clinic in the Neurology Department in the University of Pennsylvania, where Dr. Dalmau worked, 215-662-3606 and fax 215-349-5579. When my family contacted him back in 2009 he was talking to family members still, he spoke with my huspand and my mother and finally my doctors which he advised them to take out my ovary where a terratoma was found. From what I have read he does not speak with family members now just doctors. I hope this helps.

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