Here’s @a_catindisguise 's post @Dntuten:
What I did was call the contact center and they let me know she is referral based only, so I would get your PCP to write you a referral directly to her for dysphagia and swallowing disorder. This is the fax number they provided me to send the referral but just double check with the contact center rep that it’s the right one: 318-698-8005. This is the contact center #: (318) 626-2690. They also have a direct line to her office if you are have more questions, and they will call you back from this number once they receive your referral to get your consult scheduled: (318) 626-0561. She only does consults 1 day out of the week, so expect to wait a little over a month. I made my appointment on June 19th and I was just seen August 13th. Gather all your scans and tests and bring them with you to the appointment. If you haven’t already, get a head and neck CT angiogram and a barium swallow study. She has a program that allows her to measure your hyoid bone and surrounding structures. Her name is Dr Karuna Dewan and she’s based out of Ochsner LSU health in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Hey @justafriend
How did you get in touch with dr. Dewan. I have tried to mail her but no response. I would really appreciate if you could help me. I have severe pain and neurological issues. An surgeon has pinpointed that i have elongated hyiod bone but he is not willing to do operation. I really need to get in touch with Dr. Dewan.
Thank you
@Solomon - Welcome to our forum. The best way to get ahold of Dr. Dewan is to call her office. I realize that with the time difference & being in another country this may not be very convenient for you, but it will help you get an appointment much sooner.
•Dr. Karuna Dewan, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center - Specializes in Hyoid Bone Syndrome surgeries
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, Louisiana, phone: 1-318-626-0050
https://www.ochsnerlsuhs.org/doctors/karuna-dewan