Looking for a doctor
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philip
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Sat Oct 30, 2010 1:03 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Gun shot to left shoulder, brachial plexus injury to left arm and hand, all five nerves blown out, Dr Klein and Dr Tiel did the surgery.
- Location: boca raton florida
Looking for a doctor
Hello everyone, I have been on this site, but it has been some time, shame on me. I have a left shoulder Brachial Plexus injury do to a gun shot wound to my left shoulder. In 1997 Dr. Klein and Dr, Tiel in New Orleans did the surgery. They got rid of my initial burning in my elbow, that was driving me to suicide. Since getting rid of the burning in my elbow I have gotten my life back with the meds. that I am on, still have moderate pain but try to get by everyday. My Doctor is a general practicioner and does not know too much about this injury, only what I tell him from these forums. I was wondering if anyone could help me find a Doctor in South Florida, I live in Boca Raton. I still have no use of my left hand at all, it is just a helper and now I am having some issues with my bad hand. What the operation did for me was to get rid of the bad pain in my elbow and my arm is not flacid anymore, I can move my arm up and down, but that is the extent of it. So if anyone could recommend a good specialist for this type of injury, I would greatly appreciate it. I pray for everyone on this board which I have been doing for years. Thank You, Philip
Last edited by philip on Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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philip
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Sat Oct 30, 2010 1:03 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Gun shot to left shoulder, brachial plexus injury to left arm and hand, all five nerves blown out, Dr Klein and Dr Tiel did the surgery.
- Location: boca raton florida
Re: Looking for a doctor
Thank you for all your response, the guess the people have changed hear, not like the old days hear , God bless you all.
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AngelaW
- Posts: 240
- Joined: Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:03 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: X
Re: Looking for a doctor
The only doctors I have experience with are the bpi specialist at mayo clinic in minnesota. They are excellent in both personalities and profession, but I know not everyone can get to the mayo clinic. I don't personally know anyone from florida on this board or I would recommend you ask them. Maybe try asking on the general board?
Good luck,
Ang
Good luck,
Ang
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smrachek
- Posts: 7
- Joined: Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:04 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 27 yr old son, auto accident 2003, complete avulsions, surgeries at Mayo
Re: Looking for a doctor
Philip,
I have a 28 yr old son with RBPI, 5 avulsions with surgery done up at the Mayo in 2004, auto accident in 2003, back then we did a lot of research and found out that there were not any doctors locally that were proficient in this injury, as I still check on the boards I still haven't heard of anyone down here.Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Good Luck. By the way met with either Dr. Kline of Dr. Tiel (LSU Medical in New Orleans) he was a very nice guy and we appreciated his advice and his candidness.
Steve
I have a 28 yr old son with RBPI, 5 avulsions with surgery done up at the Mayo in 2004, auto accident in 2003, back then we did a lot of research and found out that there were not any doctors locally that were proficient in this injury, as I still check on the boards I still haven't heard of anyone down here.Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Good Luck. By the way met with either Dr. Kline of Dr. Tiel (LSU Medical in New Orleans) he was a very nice guy and we appreciated his advice and his candidness.
Steve
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philip
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Sat Oct 30, 2010 1:03 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Gun shot to left shoulder, brachial plexus injury to left arm and hand, all five nerves blown out, Dr Klein and Dr Tiel did the surgery.
- Location: boca raton florida
Re: Looking for a doctor
Thank you for you for answering me, God help us all with BPI with no meens
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philip
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Sat Oct 30, 2010 1:03 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Gun shot to left shoulder, brachial plexus injury to left arm and hand, all five nerves blown out, Dr Klein and Dr Tiel did the surgery.
- Location: boca raton florida
Does anyone no were
Does anyone know were Dr Tiel is practicing need help please.
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cristinam
Re: Looking for a doctor
Isn't he still in New Orleans? I think his name is on the resources-> medical directory. I know dr. Klein retired, and his position was taken over by Dr. Wale Sulaiman at ochsner clinic on jefferson.
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Christopher
- Posts: 845
- Joined: Wed Jun 18, 2003 10:09 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Date of Injury: 12/15/02
Level of Injury:
-dominant side C5, C6, & C7 avulsed. C8 & T1 stretched & crushed
BPI Related Surgeries:
-2 Intercostal nerves grafted to Biceps muscle,
-Free-Gracilis muscle transfer to Biceps Region innervated with 2 Intercostal nerves grafts.
-2 Sural nerves harvested from both Calves for nerve grafting.
-Partial Ulnar nerve grafted to Long Triceps.
-Uninjured C7 Hemi-Contralateral cross-over to Deltoid muscle.
-Wrist flexor tendon transfer to middle, ring, & pinky finger extensors.
Surgical medical facility:
Brachial Plexus Clinic at The Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN
(all surgeries successful)
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
~Theodore Roosevelt - Location: Los Angeles, California USA
Re: Does anyone no were
philip wrote:Does anyone know were Dr Tiel is practicing need help please.
I'm sorry to say Dr Tiel passed away last year. He moved his practice to Mississippi. He was extremely generous and helpful to me during the early stages of my injury and recovery.
You may want to try and call the Mayo and ask if they can refer specialist in your area.
Beat of Luck,
Christopher
Dr Robert Tiel's obituary:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/clario ... =131186665
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smrachek
- Posts: 7
- Joined: Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:04 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 27 yr old son, auto accident 2003, complete avulsions, surgeries at Mayo
Re: Looking for a doctor
Philip,
I forgot to mention we live in Parkland, feel free to email anytime,
I forgot to mention we live in Parkland, feel free to email anytime,
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wilsonjohn
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:05 am
Re: Looking for a doctor
This is my first time I visit here. I found so many interesting stuffs in your blog especially its discussion.