Submitted by Morc25 t3_10p8zzt in pittsburgh
I haven’t seen a doctor in over 10 years. I have anxiety regarding my health which manifests as avoidance. I am looking for a (preferably female) AHN physician who will be compassionate and non-judgmental to the fact that I have put of my health for so long. I am located in Lawrenceville. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Elizabeth Slaymaker, Community Primary Care.
Dr Lamb or his PA, Erica Bonk (I think Erica is her first name). I don't really like male doctors bc in my past experiences can be dismissive, but wow, he's great!
They listen, neither judge and just all around feel listened too and cared for. I have a stupid amount of health issues (epilepsy/EDS/mental health stuff/fibro), and they take the time to listen when their are concerns regarding treatment plans and what not. I realllllyyyyyy struggled to find doctors like them and am very happy with my care.
Metro Community Health. Dr. Homrok (PCP) is kind and down-to-earth. For new patients, the first appointment is 30 minutes. Lots of conversation. No judgment. (Metro also has dental and mental health providers.) https://metrocommunityhealthcenter.org
I like Dr. Lapid in Squirrel Hill!
Just to clarify, there are at least 2 Stephanie Millers.
Stephanie A Miller is an MD and I don't have any other information about her.
Stephanie E Miller, MSN CRNP, FNP-C is a family nurse practitioner. I was a patient of hers at AHN Downtown. I really liked her. However, the only reason that I had an appointment with her is because I had to have a follow-up appointment at my PCP's office in order to get somebody to sign off on my CPAP usage compliance so that the insurance company would continue paying for the machine. The provider at the PCP's office who originally referred me for the sleep study for my Sleep Apnea was no longer at the downtown office. So, I had an appointment with Stephanie E. Miller. That's my only experience with her thus far. But she was great, and she seems like a lovely person.
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I just wanted to clarify that there are at least two Stephanie Millers in the provider directory for AHN.
Greentree Medical Associates - Dr. Victoria Dunavesky. She's been pretty great.
I go to Dr. Guhanand in Natrona Heights.
Idk if you’re willing to go to Wexford, or if she goes towards Lawrenceville, but Dr Ruta Marfatia is a great PCP.
Wow, I feel what you’re saying. I just began going to Dr. Lamb, and he’s my guy as long as I’m around. What an all-around wonderful man!! I usually prefer women but he was recommended to me and I couldn’t be more satisfied. His entire staff is fabulous too! He cares about me..Imagine that!!
Just here to third Dr Lamb and the whole practice. I haven’t seen Erica, but I’ve seen Dr Lamb and his PA Chris (who is also a gem of a human). I have T1 diabetes and they’re the right amount of hands on/off with that. They take a LOT of time talking and listening, and Chris was the only medical professional who ever took a second to go “heyyyy you sound like you’re having a tough time, would you like to talk about ways we might help?” (Yes, my dude. Big yes).
Honestly, as a person who has had some pretty fucked up medical experiences, it’s really refreshing to have a primary practice that…practices? And doesn’t just fob you off on a specialist all the time (they do refer, but they handle a lot of stuff in office too!)
RevolutionaryType816 t1_j6j0bmh wrote
Ahn downtown- Stephanie Miller or Eric Ross. There are also a lot of good ones at West Penn Medical Associates. I went to Rebecca Behr and she was the first PCP I had seen in years and was non judgmental.