Doctors

Is there anyone out there who lives in Washington State living with a pacemaker who could tell me who their pacer doctor is. I am in Tacoma, Washington, I have had a pacemaker for 30 years. In August 07 I had a lead replacement and haven't been myself since. I had a couple good months (Dec/Jan) and then things went sour. After my surgery in August I ended up in the ER with complications and couldn't get in to see my pacer doctor for 4 weeks. Two weeks ago my pacemaker stopped, I ended back up in the ER and it took 2 weeks to get an appointment with my pacer doctor. Both situations were serious and yet I couldn't get in to see my doctor. Is this normal? If it is it's pretty scary! I would appreciate any information about other doctors in the area.

Thank you!
Bonnie

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Cardiologists

by auntiesamm - 2008-02-29 09:02:20

Hi Bonnie,

Until Dec. 2005 I lived in Mukilteo for 12 years. I worked in healthcare for several years and I believe Swedish has some of the best specialty care in the NW. Also, you can't go wrong with UW! Because I lived a bit north of Seattle I had a cardiologist in Everett. Didn't get my PM until after I had moved back to So CA.

Sharon

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