MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 CONTACT: Nicole Rodgers 202-822-5200 Science Writer to Reveal New Facts on Lyme Disease Crisis and her Family’s 10 Year Struggle for Treatment Panel to feature frank, personal discussion with author, foremost Lyme doctor, physicians’ attorney and patient advocate Paramus, NJ – On Thursday, May 29, the national Lyme […]
Press Contacts Kim Cronin LDA Walk Chairman kimcronin@msn.com Pat Smith LDA President Lymeliter@aol.com 888 366 6611 Press Release For Immediate Release Hundreds Hike & Ride on the Hook for Lyme Disease Research & Awareness Weather Cooperates for 1st NJ Lyme Awareness Walk/Ride by national Lyme Disease Association Monmouth County, May 12, 2008–Over 230 people came […]
Press Contacts Kim Cronin LDA Walk Chairman kimcronin@msn.com Pat Smith LDA President Lymeliter@aol.com Media Advisory Media Advisory Media Advisory Lyme Disease Association (LDA) Announces Lyme Walk/Ride on Sandy Hook Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases Continue to Rise in NJ Wall Township, May 12, 2008–The NJ-based national Lyme Disease Association (LDA) announces it is hosting a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: April 9, 2008 Nicole Rodgers or Eliza Brinkmeyer 202-822-5200, ext. 249/226 Lyme Disease Physicians and Patients Expose Research Group’s Ploy to Silence Them Already caught up in an anti-trust investigation, IDSA opposes research bill in order to maintain monopoly over Lyme diagnosis and treatment options Washington, DC – Physicians specializing in […]
Press Contacts Local: Heather Okun hokun@epix.net National: Pat Smith – Lymeliter@aol.com 888 366 6611 Media Advisory Media Advisory Media Advisory Lyme Disease Association & Mercy Hospital Announce Lyme Disease Forum Local University Student Gives Back to Community after delayed diagnosis changes life Scranton, Pennsylvania, March 10, 2008–The national Lyme Disease Association (LDA) announces a free […]
Press Contacts Local: Kimberlee Pappa – easternctlda@yahoo.com National: Pat Smith – Lymeliter@aol.com PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Association Announces Eastern Connecticut Lyme Chapter Eastern counties high in disease, low in awareness, says new LDA chapter chair NORWICH, CONNECTICUT, November 26, 2007–The national Lyme Disease Association (LDA) announces the formation of the Lyme Disease Association, […]
Nationally Recognized Speaker to Address Lyme Case Increases & Controversy Three Lyme Forums: for Minnesota Officials, Chiropractors, Community at Large CONTACT PERSON: Jill Kuschel – President PHONE: 651-213-1200 e-mail: jjkuschel5@yahoo.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nationally Recognized Speaker to Address Lyme Case Increases & Controversy Three Lyme Forums: for Minnesota Officials, Chiropractors, Community at Large Forest […]
***MEDIA ADVISORY***MEDIA ADVISORY***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Controversies in Lyme Disease Treatment and Diagnosis to be Debated at Lyme Disease Association Conference in Newton, MA WHAT: Researchers and physicians from throughout the world will gather on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 to discuss the latest research about Lyme disease including diagnosis and treatment options. The meeting is a fully […]
NEJM Owes Patients Responsible Journalism Says Lyme Disease Association Jackson, NJ, October 4, 2007-The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published an article October 3 titled A Clinical Appraisal of "Chronic Lyme Disease." Eleven of its authors also served on the IDSA Lyme Disease Guidelines panel which is under investigation by the Connecticut Attorney General […]
Contact: Pat Smith, Lyme Disease Association, Inc. email: Lymeliter@aol.com or 888-366-6611 For Immediate Release A FIRST! LYME & TICK-BORNE DISEASES RESEARCH CENTER OPENS AT COLUMBIA THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH LYME DISEASE ASSOCIATION & TIME FOR LYME Author Amy Tan calls it “Center for Hope” for patients Wall Township, NJ, April 2007 – In a move that […]
LDA Doctor Referral System © Terms & Conditions and Guidelines
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About LDA DOCTOR REFERRAL SYSTEM ©
Welcome to the Lyme Disease Association’s LDA Doctor Referral System ©. LDA made updates and enhancements to its prior system and has launched a new site to provide patients with information about doctors, other practitioners, testing labs, and pharmacies that are knowledgeable about chronic Lyme disease and often about many other tick-borne diseases (TBD). Many of the doctors listed are often referred to as Lyme Literate Physicians/Doctors (LLMD). Tens of thousands of patients have successfully used the prior LDA system to locate Lyme and TBD resources.
Terms & Conditions and Guidelines
Because there is a negative political climate surrounding Lyme disease, many LLMDs do not want their names posted outright on the internet. LDA has tried to balance the doctors’ wishes with patients’ need to find a doctor. This new system is a result of that compromise and therefore:
Because of the limited number of physicians treating chronic Lyme disease nationwide, some states, and in some instances, entire regions, may not have any treating physicians who follow flexible treating approaches such as those in the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Guidelines, Evidence Assessments and Guideline Recommendations in Lyme Disease: The Clinical Management of Known Tick Bites, Erythema Migrans Rashes and Persistent Disease. In the event that the LDA Doctor Referral System © contains no Lyme or TBD resource listings in a given area, the closest possible option(s) will populate based on the location entered and specaialty/ies selected. The LDA appreciates any changes in provider information that you may find and make us aware of so we can investigate.
Some providers may not specifically treat Lyme and TBD but see patients who have symptoms associated with Lyme and TBD to address those specific symptoms. Contact the provider to confirm.
It is your responsibility to contact the provider’s office to confirm the current address, directions, nature of services provided, and all other provider information before you make an appointment.
DISCLAIMER: The Lyme Disease Association, Inc. provides referrals to health care providers who treat Lyme disease, and often other TBD, as a courtesy to those seeking Lyme Literate Physicians (LLMD). However, some of the providers included do not specifically treat Lyme and TBD but see patients who have symptoms associated with Lyme and TBD to address those specific symptoms. We do not evaluate the professional competence or qualifications of health care providers on our referral list or the costs of services provided. Accordingly, the LDA neither warrants nor endorses the health care providers contained on this list nor the quality of care you will receive from those providers. We do not make recommendations, only referrals. LDA does not receive any monies from physicians to be included on this list nor does LDA provide any monies to physicians. Because of the limited number of physicians treating chronic Lyme disease nationwide, some states, and in some instances, entire regions, may not have any treating physicians who follow flexible treating approaches such as those in the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Guidelines: Evidence Assessments and Guideline Recommendations in Lyme Disease: The Clinical Management of Known Tick Bites, Erythema Migrans Rashes and Persistent Disease. In the event that the Doctor Referral System contains no Lyme or TBD resource listings in a given area, the closest possible option(s) will populate based on the zip code entered and category/ies selected. The LDA appreciates any changes in provider information that you may find and make us aware of.
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We cannot guarantee that the information provided will be timely and accurate or that physicians on the list are accepting new patients, or that they accept insurance. The selection of a physician should be made by you after careful consideration. There are two approaches in the treatment of Lyme disease. Our list contains physicians who generally follow more flexible treatment approaches than those advocated by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). LDA is not responsible for incorrect information on the website. BEFORE DOCTOR VISIT: Please contact the physicians’ offices directly to confirm their current address, directions, and any other necessary information before scheduling an appointment. Do not rely only on the maps provided on this site. The maps on LDA’s Doctor Referral System are for informational purposes and provide an approximate locality of the listing based on the addresses we are provided with at the time of site updates. Practitioners often relocate and addresses can change. Notification of changes in listed information can be updated on our Dr. Referral Contact Form. Thank you, Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA)
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