MD Referrals

Women attending support group meetings are willing to share their endo experiences. Experiences can include both surgical and non-surgical treatment with both local and nationally renowned physicians specializing in endometriosis. Discussing treatment options with peers is one of the best ways to regain control of your pain and improve your function. Find out more by attending the next meeting!

Questions? Contact us at: goodbyecramps@seattleendo.org

If you are in a crisis situation, please call 911 or the USA National Suicide Hotline
Toll-Free / 24 hours / 7 days a week 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255.

Local MD Referrals

The Seattle/Eastside Chapter of the Endometriosis Association does not recommend any one physician. Many OB/GYN MD's are familiar with endometriosis. Specialists who are typically most familiar with endometriosis are Reproductive Endocrinologists. The links below provide local MD referral resources:

Medline: http://www.socrei.org/SREImap.html

King County Physicians: http://www.kcmsociety.org//Public/Home/index.cfm

Swedish Physician Referral: http://www.swedish.org/body

Overlake Physician Referral: http://overlake.photobooks.com/

Nationally recognized Physicians

There are several nationally recognized physicians who are considered experts in the treatment of endometriosis. Consulting with a nationally recognized endometriosis expert is recommended. National experts located on the west coast include:

Dr. David Redwine and Dr. Cindy Mosbrucker

Bend, Oregon

http://www.endometriosissurgeon.com

Dr. Deborah Metzger

Palo Alto, California

http://www.harmonywomenshealth.com

Dr. Camran Nezrat

Palo Alto, California

http://www.nezhat.org/resctr/index.html

Alternative Therapies

Alternative Therapies such as Acupuncture, Acupressure, Naturopathy and Homeopathy have been beneficial to many women with endo.

National Referral Sources:

Acupuncture and Acupressure Practitioners: http://medicalacupuncture.org/findadoc/index.html or http://www.midashealth.com/links.html

Naturopathic Professionals: http://naturopathic.lv0.net/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=51&tabid=59

Holistic Professionals: http://www.holisticmedicine.org/

Naturopathic and Holistic Resources: http://www.aanmc.org