Living with Crohn’s disease means that your care team has an MVP—a gastroenterologist. The most recent figures show that the US has about 15,678 gastroenterologists. Given your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and sometimes erratic GI symptoms, where should you start looking for the correct one for you?
Your path with Crohn’s most probably started with your primary care doctor when symptoms like diarrhea, stomach cramps, and bloody stools first showed up. However, a diagnosis such as Crohn’s necessitates consultation with a gastroenterologist. Successful Crohn’s therapy depends on a good doctor-patient relationship. Board-certified gastroenterologist Pratima Dibba, M.D., of Medical Offices of Manhattan in New York City, offers her advice on selecting a gastroenterologist you can rely on to manage your Crohn’s disease. Read the article.