HELP - Need a "BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIST" in Portland

I am getting so close now to getting my approval but I have one final hoop to jump through. I have already done the psycholigist but now they want me to be seen by a "board certified PSYCHIATRIST". I am happy to jump through the hoop but not sure who to see.

Does anyone have someone they can recommend in Portland so I can get started quickly. I guess it only has to be a  one-time "consult" appt. and even the 3rd party review person from SHPS says she thought it was rediculous and redundent....but oh well, so be it.

Thank you for any recommendations!

Sherri

I've seen Dr. Marcela Vinocur at Portland Health & Wellness - she's great:

503-236-4501

Marcela Vinocur, MD
[email protected]
Dr. Vinocur is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in psychiatry at Oregon Health Sciences University in 1993. She has worked in both the public and private sectors and has had a long-standing interest in women’s health. Her professional interests include treatment of obesity, affective disorders, nutrition, preventive medicine, cross-cultural psychiatry, and developmental disabilities. Dr. Vinocur is an experienced psychopharmacologist. She is particularly interested in diabetes prevention and the relationship between chronic illness and mood disorders. Along with a psychotherapist and 3 nutritionists, she has developed an evidence-based weight reduction program for women who suffer from weight-related health problems or are at risk of developing such problems.

Deb,

You new pictures looks absolutely fabulous..............................you go girl!

Well, I am happy to say that I did finally find someone who would see me in Vancouver even though he is affiliated with another hospital. His report was all it took to get the last step for approval and I HAVE A SURGERY DATE OF FEBRUARY 25! I really didn't think this would ever happen after fighting for over a year......so to those of you who want to give up, DON"T....just keep jumping through hoops and one day it will be the final one and you too will have a surgery date!

Congratulation Sherri--Your date is not far away---it will be here before you know it.  Julia