OHIO
AKRON
Rev. JJ Warner, Jungian Astrologer (fat friendly, family friendly)
566 White Pond Dr. C-166
Akron Ohio 44320
BestAstro@aol.com
What Astrology Can Do For You
Self-referred.
Telephone 330-849-1805 (orders only, for conversation please e-mail)
BEAVERCREEK
Catherine Sargent, Family Medicine DO
2510 Commons Blvd. Ste 220
Beavercreek, OH 45431
937-427-8912
Dr. Sargent is a friendly physician who actually LISTENS. If I
want to talk about my weight, she will. but never blames or
tries to shame me. She encourages whole health for me and my
family. When I've gone in for an illness or concern she's never
blamed my weight, but instead asked history, found out what is
going on me and my family to find causes.
Listed Feb 08
BEECHWOOD
Richard J. Koletsky, Endocrinology, Diabetes Care, Hypertension
Cleveland Weight Wellness Center
24755 Chagrin Boulevard Suite 340
Beachwood, OH 44122
Office: (216) 378-2180
E-mail: rjk13@po.cwru.edu
Dr. Koletsky does research on the yo-yo syndrome (weight
cycling) and has published a number of articles on obesity with
Paul Ernsberger, Ph.D. He is an expert on the genetics of
obesity. He advocates a total approach to the obese patient
with comprehensive treatment of all associated conditions,
especially diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia. He
advocates nutritional counseling, but not very-low-calorie
diets, diet pills or surgery. He is located on the East side of
Cleveland (Beachwood) with easy access from interstate 271.
-- Paul Ernsberger
Jennifer Thie, Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility and Gynecology
Bethesda Blue Ash Professional Building
4360 Cooper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-794-1430
Dr. Thie is a very kind and skilled physician. She assisted in
my conceiving twins. My weight, except for a brief mention in
the initial visit, was pretty much an "non issue" in the whole
experience. She was supportive through the whole process, which
took several months. I have recommended her to many family and
friends. She is a compassionate health care provider. -- Ann
Pavey
CLEVELAND
Zuhayr T. Madhun, M.D., Clinical & Molecular Endocrinology
University Physicians, Inc.
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
(located inside University Hospitals of Cleveland)
216-844-3142 (office)
216-844-8500 (appointment scheduling)
I'm a Type 2 diabetic, and I was referred to Dr Madhun by my
OB/Gyn, who stated that I need to be off oral medication in
order to get pregnant. Since I was uncomfortable at almost 500
lbs, I asked Dr Madhun for a weight loss program, stating that
my goal weight is between 250-300 lbs. He agreed that 300 lbs is
a reasonable goal weight for me. Dr Madhun sees many patients
300+ lbs. as I could tell by sitting in the waiting room. There
was a gown large enough to fit around me with room to spare and
the chairs in the exam rooms are all armless. Dr Madhun first
ran numerous tests. His dietician is reasonable and friendly.
She looked at my eating habits and helped me design a program
that fits my lifestyle.
COLUMBUS
Keith Blakely, General Practice
2151 East Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 898-0150
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Chad I. Friedman, Reproductive Endocrinologist (infertility specialist)
Clemens Grosskinsky, Reproductive Endocrinologist (infertility specialist)
Ohio Reproductive Medicine
4830 Knightsbridge Boulevard, Suite E
Columbus, OH 43214
614-451-2280
www.ohiorepromed.com
friedman.7@osu.edu
Dr. Freidman is the most professional and knowledgeable doctor
I have met. Being plus size(4X) and desiring to have a baby, I
felt my size would not allow it. Dr. Friedman assured me that it
was not impossible and that my size would not be a factor. Other
doctors in the office had difficulty getting ultrasounds on me but
Dr. Friedman never did. The entire staff at Ohio Reproductive were
very caring and offered tremendous support and encouragement. Dr.
Friedman was very skilled, and never made me feel uncomfortable about
my weight. After the first ivf try, Dr. Friedman gave us the good
news that we were pregant with twins!!! I highly recommend him
to anyone trying to get pregnant. -- just4nikki2@yahoo.com
Dr. Grosskinsky made me feel completely at ease the few times
I've seen him -- did not mention my weight at all, and when I
mentioned it, said it was most likely a result of my diagnosis
(PCOS), not the cause of it. Has no problems helping me try to
conceive at my current weight (425 lbs). I would not hesitate to
recommend him to women of size with infertility problems. One
small complaint: some of the chairs in the office are a tight
fit; however women smaller than myself shouldn't have a problem.
My husband (at 350 lbs) thought the chairs were just fine.
-- bboyer@telocity.com
Ann Gerace, Eye doctor and Surgeon
3545 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 261-7113
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Charles Gerace, General Surgeon
3545 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 261-1900
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Gregory D. Gibbons, Internist
3820 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 457-1213
-- Deirdre Links (102404.2372@CompuServe.COM)
G. Todd Schulte, pain specialist
6495 E. Road St., Suite F
Columbus, Ohio 43213
614-860-0114
I have a very wonderful pain specialist. During the past year
and a half I have been receiving epidural injections for severe
back pain. I actually went to this man with the feeling that
everything was because I weigh 400+ pounds and he assured me
that it didn't matter how much I weighed I would still have the
pain. I feel that in my 38 years, this is the ONLY doctor who
had treated me as a human being. Although the many treatments
have not been that successful, I would recommend him to anyone
having severe pain. Although my insurance company does not pay
for my visits to this doctor, I choose to pay out of my own
pocket because of the way I am treated.
-- clarkphillips@worldnet.att.net
Michael Weiss, family practice
Beechwold Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
He's wonderful--very matter of fact about weight issues. When
they affected my health, he told me without judgment or
attitude. He believes people can be happy and healthy in all
size bodies, and yet he believes we all can make healthier
choices. -- pamela
I happened to see Dr. Michael Weiss listed under Columbus, Ohio.
He was our family doctor for 5 years when I last lived in Ohio.
I loved him. He never made weight an issue with us. -- name
withheld
HAMILTON
Thomas Sargero, M.D., diabetes and adult health care
1010 Cereal Avenue, Suite 305
Hamilton, Ohio, 45013
513-867-2811
He was very caring and I felt like he was centered in the room
with me the whole time. We spent half an hour going over my
diabetes and my atrial fibrilation. He wants me to start Byetta
and he was telling me that some people have lost weight being on
it. But he didn't tell me this in a glorified and pointed way
that made me feel like he wanted me to lose weight. He was just
being factual. In fact, he pretty much said that weight loss is
not THE way to control diabetes. He mentioned that he's got
patients who weigh 300 pounds and they don't have diabetes. It's
just the nature of the disease to strike who it wants. I felt so
much more relaxed when he started saying that kind of stuff. I
gave him Hanne's doctor letter anyway. He was very sympathetic
about it. He said that he's against gastric bypass. That it can
make things worse. I nearly stood up and cheered! He did explain
why he wants his patients to be weighed and especially while in
Byetta. So, I agreed to that. He said I could close my eyes so I
didn't have to see the weight since I explained in my letter
that I can get obsessed about the numbers on the scale. - Jo H.
HUBER HEIGHTS
Mark Striebel, DO, Family Practice
Brandt Pike
Huber Heights, OH
(937)236-0373
Since 1990 I have found the doctor and his staff to be friendly
and concientious. I have varied between 240 and 320 lbs, and at
no time has anyone ever made a disparaging comment about my
weight. They have gowns, larger B/P cuffs. Accommodations are
offered without condescention. He always listens to ALL of my
symptoms and considers the whole picture. Weight loss has been a
topic of discussion, but I was the one who introduced the topic.
He is always willing to take the extra time to explain things.
-- fiona_dragonheart@ibm.net
JACKSON
Ann Losche
Holzer Clinic
25 South Street
Jackson, Ohio 45640
740-286-6417
The assistant motioned me towards the scales and I quickly and
loudly said, "No, thank you." She and the other assistants
didn't even bat an eye. Imagine my great surprise and wonderful
relief when through the door of my examining room walks a fat
lady doctor. And I mean fat. She didn't mention diet at all. I
brought the subject up just because I wanted to know what she'd
say. She said she had been on Phen-Fen, lost 80 pounds, and
gained it all back. She also said that she used to get all the
usual crap when she went to the doctor but now that she is a
doctor she doesn't get it. I really liked her attitude. She also
took her time with me and listened to every one of the
complaints that I had today. -- Jo
LOVELAND
Susan Fremont, M.D., GP
Loveland, Ohio (near Cincinnati)
She is large herself and is fantastic about dealing respectfully
and honestly with her patients about weight. Weighing-in is not
required, and she will not discuss weight unless you bring it
up. I cannot say enough positive things about her--she's a great
all-around doctor.
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS
Bonnie Cheung, OB/GYN
UHHS Landerbrook Medical Center
5850 Landerbrook Drive
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
(440) 720-3250
Dr. Cheung is amazing. Her and her staff made me feel completely
comfortable. Everyone was friendly, they have scales that go up
to higher numbers, the gowns actually went all the way around
me, and she never said anything about my weight (and when I
brought it up she was very supportive). She was even supportive
when I mentioned to her that I've been trying to conceive. Even
then she didn't mention weight as an issue and gave me
suggestions of things I could try for better fertility.
MIAMISBURG
Contemporary Obstetrics and Gynecology
8701 Old Troy Pike #30 (inside Huber Health Center)
Huber Heights, OH 45424
(937)237-0153
or
8940 Kingsridge Drive
Miamisburg, OH 45458
(937)433-4325
They have
several physicians in their team. I have gone to them for OB and
GYN care, and they have always been concientious. Of the doctors
in their practice, only one has ever made me uncomfortable
because of my size. The other doctors in the practice are warm
and wonderful. For my routine GYN care, no mention is ever made
of my weight, though they do insist on weighing patients. --
fiona_dragonheart@ibm.net
They have overseen both of my pregnancies and done all of my
yearly exams. I also had 1 doctor who had a problem with my
weight, but when it came to the delivery of my daughter in 1996
he was very professional. He took the time to clamp up my belly
apron so that I could have a bikini c-section cut where most
would just cut vertically. These are a great group of doctors
and nurses. I currently weight 283 pounds. I would suggest this
group of OB/GYN DO's to anyone!
PAULDING
Larry Fishbaugh, D.O., Family practice.
220 West Perry Street
Paulding, Ohio (near Lima or Toledo, Ohio, and Fort Wayne, Indiana)
419-399-3771
Doc Fishbaugh takes the time to *listen* to patients. That cuts
both ways; I've been the first appointment of the day at 10:30
a.m. and had to sit there until 2 pm because something came up
at the hospital, but knowing that he'd take any necessary time
with me when it was my turn made it worthwhile. Several years
ago, I decided that I wanted to lose weight; he recommended that
I shouldn't diet because "I had enough health problems already"
with type II diabetes and high blood pressure. He does not
*refuse* to supervise someone who insists on dieting, but I've
heard others say that he discourages dieting pretty much
universally. His office scales go past the 300-pound limit, and
the nurse takes down statistics on weight and blood pressure
nonjudgementally and quietly. The nurse automatically retrieves
a thigh cuff for blood pressure on fat patients, and often Doc
Fishbaugh repeats taking the blood pressure.
SOLON
Carolyn Nemec, Family Medicine
Cleveland Clinic-Solon
29800 Bainbridge Road
Solon OH 44139
Office: 440/519-6810
Fax: 440/519-1360
Dr. Nemec has treated my husband and me without regard to or
mention of weight. She is very friendly and conscientious, and
is interested in getting to know you in order to help you. She
put me at ease immediately, and I feel good knowing that I have
found a doctor who cares about treating _me_ and not just my
fat.
SOUTH EUCLID
Kimberly Altman, MS, RD, LD, dietitian
1611 South Green Road Suite 202
South Euclid, Ohio 44121
(216) 381-4541
Email kaltman@en.com
Self-referred.
I am a dietitian with a Master's in Nutrition. I focus on
wellness. Many doctors blame "weight" for every medical
condition and say weight loss will make everyone healthier. I
have been up and down the dieting rollercoaster all my life. I
got off (I am a plus size by the way -- I exercise and am
healthy). I help clients with reaching their goals. I ask most
of my clients to avoid scales altogether. I am active in the
fat acceptance movement. I respect and listen to all my patients
in a nonjudgemental and caring environment. I am attending the
"Overcoming Overeating" seminar (in Feb. 2000) and hope to begin
a workshop for women dealing with wellness -- the eating portion
will be based on a non-diet approach.
TOLEDO
Duane J. Kerscher, Jr. D.O.
Airport Highway
Toledo, OH
I have been seeing him for 3 years. I have never been weighed.
Never asked about my weight, never been told I need to lose
weight. He has a nurse who works in the office who is at least
300+. He is also very up to date on all the latest trends in
medicine and being an osteopath does not generally swallow the
"company line" so to speak (unlike some ancients who never
update once they get out of med school). The blood pressure
cuffs are large. He does not use those benches that are high
and in two pieces (you know like with the stirrups), he uses
one-piece benches which are lower to the floor and very sturdy.
-- dmgbulls1@aol.com
WESTERVILLE
Merle Kennedy, Orthopedic Surgeon
495 Cooper Roard
Westerville, Ohio 43081
(614) 898-6656
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