HOW DO I FIND PROPER AND KNOWLEDGEABLE MEDICAL CARE?

For the man suffering from Peyronies Disease finding knowledgeable and comprehensive medical care is often confusing and frustrating. Too little is known about this disease. This is one of the major issues confronting those who are seeking medical help. Treatments may vary widely according to the physicians’ knowledge and experience. Finding qualified help is necessary if treatment is going to have any possibility of success.

While we cannot and will not recommend or endorse any physician, we know there are those out there that do have the experience and knowledge to help. We also know that those responsible physicians who do not have the knowledge or experience needed will refer to one who does. This is the mark of a true physician, one who has your best interests at heart.

Locating and compiling a database of these physicians is a long process. One we work on continuously. In our search, we found a physicians database at www.impotencespecialists.com. These physicians are listed as having additional medical training in the area of erectile dysfunction. Peyronies Disease is included in this category. Some of the physicians listed there are well known to their peers in the areas of research and treatment of this disease, both medical and surgical. Names along with their biographies, affiliations, locations and contact information are listed. Ask your family physician to give you a referral to a physician who knows how to treat this disease.

Ask questions, a good physician will either answer directly or tell you he doesn’t know. He or she will give you both sides of the story, good and bad. Look at the facts, if necessary get a second opinion. Be comfortable in whatever decision or course of therapy you choose. Informed Consent is the watchword.

WHAT QUESTIONS DO I NEED TO ASK MY PHYSICIAN?

There is no substitute for knowledge. Knowledge can dispel fear and relieve anxiety. The only way you can gain knowledge is to ask questions and look for answers. The problem comes in when you don’t know what questions to ask. This is especially true when seeking treatment for Peyronies Disease. There are many websites that contain information on the diagnosis and types of treatment. Only a few have a list of questions you need to ask your physician when seeking treatment. www.impotencespecialists.com and www.peyronies.org are two of these. The questions listed are specifically targeted for this disease. They also have excellent information on the disease process and physiology. Visit these sites and add some questions of your own. There are no stupid questions. Only questions that YOU need answered so you can make an informed decision.