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CDC: Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak
RENO, Nev. - A hepatitis C outbreak was caused by workers improperly reusing syringes and medicine vials at a Las Vegas clinic, federal health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was contacted by state health officials

FDA: Clinic caused hepatitis C outbreak
RENO, Nev. -- A hepatitis C outbreak was caused by workers improperly reusing syringes and medicine vials at a Las Vegas clinic, federal health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was contacted by state health officials

CDC: Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak
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Physicians Who Treat Hepatitis

Birmingham, AL

Physician: Michael B. Fallon, MD
Type of physician: Gastroenterology/Hepatology
Address: Kirklin Clinic-Liver Center
2000 6th Ave. So.
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone:

1.800.333.6543

Comment: Was referred here by Dr.Ginsburg.
They are friends, and Dr. Fallon is just
as compassionate as Dr.Ginsburg.
He is tops in his field.
A very caring human being.
Takes time to answer all your questions.
If he doesn't know the answer,
he just says "I don't know that answer."
How refreshing!
Physician: Devin E. Eckhoff, MD
Type of physician: Transplant Surgeon
Address: Kirklin Clinic
Division of Transplantation
5th Fl.
2000 6th Ave. So.
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone:

205.934.7714

Physician: J. Lynn Cochran, MD
Type of physician: Gastroenterology
Address:

Birmingham Gastroeneterology Associates, P.C.
2621 19th Street South

One Independence Plaza Ste 900
Birmingham, AL 35209

Phone:

205.271.8000

Comments:

Dr. Cochran has been my doctor
for over 3 years, he has treated me for HCV.
I feel he is one of the best in Alabama.

Dr. Cochran has just started me on treatment for HCV and is extremely skilled in his field. He also has a great sense of humor and this helps tremendously.

Physicians: Charles S. Bluhm, MD
Douglas S. Dickinson, MD
Type of physician: Gastroenterology
Address: 2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr
Suite 626 ACC Blg
Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: 205.877.2130
Physician: Assim Sheikh, MD
Type of physician: Gastroenterology
Address: 500 22nd Street South
Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: 205.975.9564
Comment: Dr. Sheikh and, in particular Sara Shaw, one of his clinical research coordinators, was able to get me into a study (on label) where my medication, lab work, and office visits were paid for by the sponsor.  I would not have been able to afford the medication without this critical help.

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