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[quote=Anonymous]I saw multiple neuro-opthamalogists last year due to an unusual problem. Definitely go to Wilmer. They have incredible specialists, probably someone with real ped/teen expertise in addition to functional specialization. It's where everyone in DC goes when they have a really serious eye issue. (People tell you this stuff when you have a scary-looking eye problem.) Be forewarned: appointment times take a while, and you will probably have to go to Baltimore (they do occasionally have a neuro-opthamologist in the Bethesda office.) Fwiw, I cried a little and the nice people on the appointment line got me in sooner. The guy I saw was Dr. Mcculley (spelling?)

Alternatively, I also saw a very nice and professional neuro-opthamologist at GW. I don't remember her name, but it's a rare speciality so you can probably find her if you look in the GW system. By the time I got in to see her, my issue was beginning to resolve, but she was comprehensive and very helpful.

Fwiw, I really didn't like Katz; his diagnosis differed radically from what the radiologist who read my MRI/MRAs advised. When I told Katz that I wanted to get another opinion, he called and berated me. When I tried to justify my decision by saying that I wanted to go with an in-network option (which Wilmer was), he asked why I didn't think my eyesight was worth his $300 fee. It was insane - I've never, ever had anything like that happen. His diagnosis turned out to be correct (thankfully, the radiologist overread the films) but his manner was so freaky that I would caution against him.[/quote]

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