Cleveland Clinic: Second Opinion

On March 7 the sore throat was developing into a cold but by Friday, March 9 I returned to my primary care physician PCP who sent me to the hospital for a chest x-ray and gave me a course of antibiotics to take for seven days. (Avelox). I waited at the x-ray center after the pictures were taken and results faxed to my doctor. He called me on the x-ray office phone and said the diagnosis was a lung infection that would become pneumonia if not treated--and I could not possibly have the surgery scheduled for the 12th. The date has since been changed to Thursday, March 22nd.

Now it's March 15, ten days from when my sore throat developed. The Avelox seemed to be very slow working and during that time I felt very little relief from nasal and chest congestion. Yesterday pcp gave me another prescription and today (whether it's just my body recovering or the new prescription) I'm feeling an improvement.

Called Cleve Clinic Gastroenterology today 1-216-444-6521 to request a second opinion on Dr. Bahsour's opinion and spoke to a woman named Lynn at the Call Center. .I told her Dr. B suspected a gall stone and liver cirrhosis based on evidence, and he gave me an appointment for the 12th for EROC and an endoscopy. Later postponed because of lung infection). She asked if he ordered x-rays and other tests, and told her he ordered blood tests but not an x-ray. Swelling, yellow skin and eyes, etc). She requessted that Dr. Hoynes order an untra sound, cat scan of the bile duct--he will clearly know what's required. After they have received the records, they will make an appointment to see a sub-specialist as quickly as possible. She advised me to hand carry the records to their department.

She made an appointment to see Dr. David Barnes on June 7 at 9:45 a.m. He's a liver specialist. I'm also on the wait list. Will send me a reminder of the appointment. I'm already in their computer with SS number and even my professional bio!