CDC: Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Federal health officials say a hepatitis C outbreak affecting more than 80 people and exposing tens of thousands more was caused by workers reusing syringes at a Las Vegas clinic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report
Re-use of syringes likely caused hepatitis C outbreak
RENO, Nev. (AP) - A new federal report out today says the staff at a Las Vegas clinic at the center of a hepatitis C outbreak likely caused the transmission of the bloodborne pathogen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nurses at the
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Physicians Who Treat Hepatitis
Chicago, IL
| Physician: |
Patrick J. Lynch, MD |
| Type of physician:
Areas of Interest:
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Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Specialty: Hepatology
Hepatitis, Liver/Hepatic Disease,
Liver Transplant Aftercare
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| Address: |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 East Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611 |
| Phone: |
312.695.8900 |
| Website: |
Dr. Info Page |
| Patient Comment: |
Good, honest, up-front doctor,
who used blood transfusions to enable me
to complete the treatment protocol
(successfully). |
| Physician: |
Steven Flamm, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Hepatologist |
| Address: |
675 N St. Claire 17th floor
Chicago, IL 60611 |
| Phone: |
312.695.4837 |
| Patient Comment: |
He is among the most respected in the
Chicago area. He is a leader in research
for Hep C and I beleive takes
only Hep C patients. |
| Physician: |
AJay Bajaj, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Holistic |
| Address: |
2266 N Lincoln Ave
3rd Fl
Chicago, IL 60614 |
| Phone: |
773.281.3670 |
| Patient Comment: |
He is a very thorough doctor and
treats his patients in a holistic manner.
He is an advocate of Milk Thistle as well
as Vitamin E doses up to 1200 IU daily. |
| Physician: |
Thomas Layden, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Professor of Medicine
Digestive & Liver Disease |
| Address: |
Department of Medicine (M/C 718)
The University of Illinois at Chicago
840 South Wood St
Chicago, IL 6061.-7323 |
| Phone: |
312.996.7408
Fax: 312.413.1343 |
| Comments: |
Wow! these guys at UIC are great!
Wonderful caring physicians that take the time you need.
Very knowledgable, excellent communication and work
with you and providers on getting and
continuing disability/benefits.
Overall A++++ team! |
| Physician: |
Steven Flamm, MD
Michael Abecassis, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Gastroenterologist
Transplant Surgeon |
| Address: |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
675 N. St. Clair
Suite 1700
Chicago, ILL 60611 |
| Phone: |
312.696-8900 |
| Patient Comments: |
The very best team around.
They have taken very good care
of me for 7 years |
| Physician: |
Alfred Baker, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Gastroenterologist |
| Address: |
Dept. of Gastroenterology
Liver Studies Unit
5841 S. Maryland Ave
Chicago, 60637 |
| Phone: |
773.702.6145 |
| Comments: |
He is kind, understanding and very compasionate.
along with being an excellent doctor |
| Physician: |
Richard Hayes, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Gastroenterologist |
| Address: |
4801 West Peterson Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60616 |
| Phone: |
773.777.0078 |
| Patient Comments: |
I was his first patient, and he saved my life.
He isn't afraid to stand up to HMO's,
and will go the whole 9 yards for you if you
are honest and straight up with him.
Great guy. |
| Patient Comments: |
He is straight forward,
knowledgeable,
a good Dr. that cares for his patients. |
| Physician: |
Ghori Khan, MD |
| Type of physician: |
General Practicioner |
| Address: |
St. Joseph's Hospital St. Catherine Laboure Clinic
2900 N. Lakeshore Dr
Chicago, IL |
| Phone: |
773.665.3080 |
| Comments: |
Sliding scale for those who don't
have insurance, wonderful and incredibly
kind and respectful treatment |
| Physician: |
Donald M. Jensen, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Gastroenterologist |
| Address: |
Rush Medical Center
1725 W. Harrison Street
Suite 206
Chicago, IL 60612 |
| Phone: |
773.942.8910 |
| Comments: |
Treats B & C |
| Physician: |
Daniel R. Ganger, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Gastroenterologist |
| Address: |
Rush-Presbyterian
St. Luke's Medical Center
Rush University
1725 West
Harrison Street, Suite 339
Chicago, IL 60612 |
| Phone: |
773.942.8910 |
| Comment: |
Warm, caring and a wonderful listener |
| Physician: |
Karen S. Sable, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Gastroenterologist |
| Address: |
1725 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, IL 60612 |
| Phone: |
773.942.5861 |
| Comments: |
Very Good |
| Physician: |
Andres T. Blei, MD |
| Type of physician: |
Gastroenterologist |
| Address: |
675 N St Clair St, Ste 17-200
Chicago IL 60611 |
| Phone: |
312-695-4837 |
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