It can be challenging to find a doctor that even understands ME/CFS not much less one that counts as an actual expert. The following resources can be helpful. A loving reminder that I am not an expert; I am a fellow patient trying to sort through all of the information to find what’s valuable. Most of these doctors have been recommended by other patients and I have no personal experiences with them.
Portals
A guide to finding the right doctor by Co-Cure. This site is bizarre after being taken over from the original owner after his death. There’s no location information and some of the things they say are a horror and offensive. “We at CO-Cure strongly believe that CFS is a condition that can be handled perfectly well, if you know how.” This implies that if you’re not handling it “perfectly well” then it is because you are ignorant of their special way or that you’re to blame; the indifference to the suffering of so many people appalls me. Co-Cure also advocates using GET which can have devastating consequences for PWC but that information is not easy to find on their website. Also, the site is incredibly outdated. I’ll work on finding the additional quotes. At best this site is extremely outdated. 
(1 / 5)
A world map of CFS/ME specialists as of 2020
http://www.cfstreatmentguide.com/doctors-and-clinics.html
http://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/
https://tmsforacure.org/resources/finding-a-physician/ that treat MCAS
ZocDoc portal for Rheumatologists
Online Doctors
Richmond (Virginia) Integrative and Functional Medicine– It’s expensive running at about $6000. The first visit is required to be in person, but after that it can e online. I believe the same is going to be true for most doctors that offer concierge programs like this. I’m not sure they can do very much to help patients that isn’t already commonly available online. I think that programs like this only offer the advantage of ordering more tests than you’re average doctor. (1 / 5)
The Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine at Nova Southeastern University – “The Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine is a premier research and treatment center for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome… and other related Neuro Immune Disorders. Diseases such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDs), fibromyalgia, autism spectrum disorder, lyme disease and Gulf War Syndromes are some of the illnesses that are treated at the Institute. ” Dr. Nancy Klimas, M.D. was featured in the movie Unrest. The first visit must be in person and then subsequent visits can be virtual. The program requires a Primary Care doctor in place for their patients. I used to live near there and I can tell you that the University had a stellar reputation in the community. 
(5 / 5)
Dr. Jacob Teitlebaum, MD – will be retiring as of 11/2022 and is no longer accepting new patients. Additionally his SHINE protocol is based on the idea of reconditioning for PWC which is simply rebranding GET. (1 / 5)
Dr. Jacob Teitlbaum‘s Energy Analysis Program is still available online. It’s a bit long but it doesn’t have to be done in a single sitting. It’s helpful to have your latest blood results handy for one section of the questionnaire. I was impressed with the results. The test can be helpful but his SHINE protocol is based on the idea of reconditioning for PWC which is simply rebranding GET…. (1 / 5)
Online Lab Testing
https://www.covidlonghaulers.com/north-america/home
Australia
John L Whiting, MD @John_CFS , Self described as having “expertise in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis”
ME/CFS/FM Support Association Queensland, Inc.
Melbourne ME/CFS Collaboration
Dr. Natalie Eaton-Fitch, Research Fellow at the National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases Southport (NCNED), Queensland
Phoenix Risings listing of good doctors in Australia
Belgium
Dr. Rudy Proesmans1, Boechout. “Dr Proesmans has treated CFS patients for more than 15 years; holistic approach is very important, with special attention to nutrition, heavy metals (amalgams) , food intolerance, intestinal problems (leaky gut), hormonal balance, and detoxification. Infusions with vitamins, minerals, and aminoacids are advised when necessary.”
Dr Kenny de Meirleir 1 at Himmunitus Belgium, Antwerp. He is also a professor at Whittemore Peterson Institute in Reno, Nevada, USA. Caution is advised before buying any of his recommended supplements from his recommended suppliers, which are all his websites and apparently his own brands of supplements. Deceptive. (1 / 5)
Canada
Dr. Alison Bested4 , Environmental Health Clinic; Sunnybrook & Women’s College Health Sciences Centre
Vancouver. BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre
Ontario. Dr. Byron Hyde, M.D4, Nightingale Research Foundation, “Accepts 10-20 patients a year.:
Canadian ME/CFS FM Cervical Support on Facebook. Includes a list of Canadian doctors.
Alberta. Dr. Ellie Stein, MD FRCP(C)4, Psychiatrist, University of Calgary in Alberta. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and related disorders
Nanaimo. Dr. John Cline, M.D4, Cline Medical Clinic. “Integrative medicine, chelation, biofeedback, allergies”
Nova Scotia Environmental Health Centre 4, Holistic medicine. Treats MCS, FMS, CFS/ME.
European
The term EUROMENE is the acronym for European Network on ME/CFS. The aims of EUROMENE are to foster strategies for collaboration and harmonization of diagnosis and research and to compile an inventory of clinical and scientific data in ME/CFS
New Zealand
Dr. Rosamund Vallings, Howick Health and Medical – They’ve removed their page about ME/CFS entirely (2022) so I’m not sure what that would mean for patients in the area.
UK
Dr. Abbi Lulsegged, MD3 , Endicrinologist, Metabolic, Functional Medicine, London
Dr. Nicholas Gall MSc MD FRCP3 , London, Cardiologist “in the field of neurocardiology: PoTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), inappropriate sinus tachycardia, fainting, collapse events of any form and the orthostatic intolerance of hypermobility. ”
Wales
“Dr Myhill is a GP with significant experience of ME/CFS, has published research on mitochondrial dysfunction in ME/CFS. On her website, lab tests can be ordered and interpreted. Dr Myhill treats ME/CFS with a Paleolithic diet, vitamin B12 injections, supplements such magnesium and Q10, low-dose amitriptyline for sleep.”
USA
A comprehensive listing of doctors by state at https://cfsnova.com/othergroups.html#state
A list of doctors who specialize in CFS based on the number of their publications, NIH grants, Clinical Trials and More at Find Expert MD
Find a doctor that specializes in Mitochondria diseases by UMDF (United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation). This link is for all of the doctors that treat adults for Mitochondria disease.
Find a functional neurologist near you by ACFN (AC Functional Neurologists)
Healthgrades – Horrible resource for finding specialists. The doctors listed become “specialists” by ticking off boxes. Impossible to find actual specialists. (1 / 5)
Mitoaction has an interactive map for finding doctors that specialize in Mitochondria Disease.
The Institute for Functional Medicine’s Find A Practitioner
Map of US Based ME/CFS, POTS, and Lyme Doctors at Phoenix Rising (registration may be required to see the content).
Alabama
Dothan. Dr. Sam R. Banner1, DO, Nathanael Medical Center. Specialty: “Industrial Medicine,” FM/CFS/MPS, “plain old good doctoring”.
Homewood. R.H. Murphree II1, D.C., C.N.S, Murphree Chiropractic
Pelham. Dr. Frank H. Rudeseal1, MD. “He treats patients with CFS and FMS.”
Alaska
Anchorage. M.K. Lamagdeleine1, DC. “He does not specialize in CFIDS, however, he believes the illness is real, he is willing to listen and learn, he can help with pain, he will refer to other health professionals when necessary, and he cares about people.”
Anchorage. Paulette Leguizamon1, CFNP. “Aetna Insurance/Ethix referred me to her. She’s had cfids for 4 years, so she understands (!) and wants to treat cfids patients. She will help you with conventional as well as naturopathic treatments.
Anchorage. Dr. Torrey Smith1, ND. “Naturopathic doctors are licensed physicians in Alaska; however, they can’t prescribe drugs and are not affiliated with the local hospitals; Aetna pays for office visits, lab tests, etc. BUT not for naturopathic/over the counter products/vitamins; he can help you with all areas of your life; he is very caring and compassionate; he acknowledges CFIDS; he is great at spinal manipulations/adjustments.”
Arkansas
Hot Springs. Dr. Donald Boos and Dr. Jacob Abraham, Hot Springs Mercy Pain Clinic. FMS. “Fibro-friendly and very good at treating pain.”
Little Rock, AR
Steven D. Holt, MD
Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic
Rheumatology
10001 Lile Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205-6299
Tel: (501) 227-8000
Web site: www.lrdc.com/
(“He diagnosed me with FM after I spent over a year with multiple doctors trying to figure out what was wrong with me. He is absolutely amazing.”)
Bruce Safman, M.D.
600 S. McKinley, Ste. 308
Little Rock, AR 72205
Tel: (501) 666-2824
(FMS. “He is a pain specialist who has over 200 fibromyalgia patients. He totally understands fibromyalgia, and is very educated on it.”)
Searcy, AR
Dr. Jim Citty
Searcy Medical Center
2900 Hawkins Dr.
Searcy Arkansas 72143
Tel: (501) 278-2800
(“He is fantastic and also “fibro-friendly” and understands the pain and other syptoms that go along with FMS and CFS.”)
Springdale, AR
William S. Piechal, D.O.
Northwest Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
3291 S. Thompson, Bldg. 104
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
Tel: (501) 750-1955 (“He’s Fibro Friendly! “)
Arizona
Dr. Mary Ackerley4, Tuscon.
Mayo Clinic – pushes the use of GET, a dangerous protocol for ME/CFS patients. They’ve removed the actual reference to GET from their website and seem to have simply rephrased it. (1 / 5)
Theresa Dowell, DNP4, Flagstaff.
“The Workwell Foundation exercise physiologists provide expertise to support a diagnosis, functional assessments, and treatment in the areas of ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and other fatigue-related illnesses. We work with doctors and attorneys to provide documentation that can assist patients in obtaining disability benefits.”
Phoenix. David R. Furrow1, DO.”Dr. Furrow does referral FM/CFIDS patients, but also does primary care. Specializes in manipulation treatments, but uses other integrative methods as well. Takes time with patients, and is very caring and supportive. Has helped a lot with my pain.”
Scottsdale. David R. Furrow1, DO. “Dr. Furrow does referral FM/CFIDS patients, but also does primary care. Specializes in manipulation treatments, but uses other integrative methods as well. Takes time with patients, and is very caring and supportive. Has helped alot with my pain.”
Sierra Vista. Dr. Leonardo Serfino1, MD, Ariaona Family Care. “This doc is terrific. I hated to leave him when I moved back to Jersey. He understands FMS and listens to what you say and is very sensitive to pain issues.”
Tempe. Dr. Scott Rigden1, MD. “Takes patients seriously and spends much time with them. Recommend to those who can afford to pay or have good insurance coverage.”
California
Dr. Andy Kogelnik at the Mountain View Institute (the Institute has permanently closed) is the doctor that diagnosed Whitney Dafoe. He is now working at Basis Diagnostics and is apparently only working in the lab providing rapid COVID testing..
Dr. Eric Gordon4, Gordon Associates, Santa Rosa.
Hector Fabio Bonilla4, Palo Alto. Phone: 650-736-5200
Dr. John Kai-Sheng Chia, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist at Torrance Memorial in Torrance. ‘Patients report that it is “worth the wait.”’4
Kaiser Permanente is advocating GET. They will also say “staying within your energy envelope” which has become a coded description of GET. (1 / 5)
D. Kent Holtorf4, MD, Holtorf Medical Group, Torrance, Pasadena, Foster City and King of Prussia,
Dr. Margaret Peterson, MD. Ventura. Possibly no longer practicing, giving a caution user rating of (1 / 5)
Mark Davis, ME/CFS and Lyme Doctor
Michael J. Goldberg, M.D4, F.A.A.P, Tarzana
Michael Rosenbaum, M.D4, Preventive Medical Center of Marin, San Rafael. “Dr. Rosenbaum passed away on March 9, 2016. His practice is continuing.”
Dr. Murray Susser, MD4, Neuropsychologist. Berkeley. Los Angeles.
Dr. Neil Nathan4, Redwood Valley Clinic, Redwood.
Sheila Bastien, Ph.D4 (neuropsychologist), Berkeley.
Stanford University’s ME/CFS Initiative
Workwell Foundation – “The Workwell Foundation exercise physiologists provide expertise to support a diagnosis, functional assessments, and treatment in the areas of ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and other fatigue-related illnesses. We work with doctors and attorneys to provide documentation that can assist patients in obtaining disability benefits.”
Colorado
Kaiser Permanente is advocating GET. They will also say “staying within your energy envelope” which has become a coded description of GET. (1 / 5)
Connecticut
Fred Friedberg, Psychologist. Kent. President of the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME.
Hartford. Dr. David Feingold1, PhD. Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation. FMS.
Kent. Dr. Fred Friedberg1, PhD. Stonybrook University. Self-referred. “I am a psychologist in private practice and CFS researcher. I do specialize in CFS, fibromyalgia, and multiple chemical sensitivty. I do a fair amount of phone consultations as well.I have new book out: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: 7 Steps to Less Pain and More Energy (2006; New Harbinger).”
Southington. Dr. Christopher Manning1, Rheumatology. FMS. “He is very knowledgeable and supportive. He facilitates a fibro support group, and believes in a holistic approach, including complementary medicine, but will use Western medicine where indicated. He really understands the illness, better than any other doctor I’ve dealt with.”
Florida
Dr. Nancy Klimas at The Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. Fort Lauderdale/Davie, Kendall. “The Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine is a premier research and treatment center for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other related Neuro Immune Disorders. Diseases such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDs), fibromyalgia, autism spectrum disorder, lyme disease and Gulf War Syndromes are some of the illnesses that are treated at the Institute. ” The first visit must be in person and then subsequent visits can be virtual. If I remember correctly the program requires a Primary Care doctor of their patients. I used to live near there and I can tell you that the University had a stellar reputation in the community. (5 / 5)
Dr. Brian Hoh, MD, MBA at the University of Florida, Neurologist
Mayo Clinic – pushes the use of GET, a dangerous protocol for ME/CFS patients. They have removed GET from their website but are still using the protocol and calling it “exercising within your energy envelope” instead (1 / 5)
Dr. Irma Rey, Environmental Medicine recommended by Solve CFS
Altamonte Springs. Dr. Joseph DeLuca1. “He receives ‘The CFIDS Chronicle’ and tries to keep up with the newest innovations as much as possible. Altamonte Springs is a suburb of Orlando.”
Altamonte Springs. Dr. Robert Demetree1, Chiropractic Physician. “Dr. Robert Demetree specializes in FMS. He gives monthly lectures [“learn sessions”] in various topics dealing with FMS, as well as hosting a support group.”
Boca Raton. Dr. Philippe Saxe1, Arthritis Associates of South Florida. “Rheumatology practice; Special gift for FMS patients – he is up to date on the most recent treatments and medications.”
Boca Raton. Dr. Holly W. Pomeranz1, DO. “Runs the clinic with Dr Van Cleave [below]. She is excellent!”
Delray Beach. Dr. Steven Croft1, Arthritis Associates of South FL. “Rheumatology practice; Special gift for FMS patients.”
Fort Myers, 2 locations. Dr. Kenneth J. Galang1, M.D. “Dr. Galang is board certified in internal medicine and in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He specializes in treating FMS and related conditions, including CFIDS and IBS.” “Dr. Galang is my FMS/CFIDS specialist and has helped me greatly. He is very kind, knowledgeable, and listens to his patients. He is interested in the newest treatments for our illnesses.”
Hollywood. Charles Kahn1, M.D.
Hollywood. Herbert Pardell1, D.O. “Recommended by the Florida CFIDS Association.:
Jupiter. Dr. Robert J. Friedman1, MD, Headache & Pain Center of Palm Beach. “Note: Dr. Friedman is self-referred to the list.”I treat FM patients compassionately.”
Lake Worth. Dr. Robert J. Friedman1, MD, Headache & Pain Center of Palm Beach. “Note: Dr. Friedman is self-referred to the list.”I treat FM patients compassionately.”
Largo. Dr Matthew Cusumano1, Florida Physical Medicine
Marco Island. Dr. Richard A. Saitta1. “He has been treating CFS and Fibro patients for over 10 years.”
Miami. Dr. Tamar Ference1, Physiatrist, Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics (UMHC). FMS.
Nancy G. Klimas, M.D1, Nationally known CFS specialist and researcher.
Rockledge. Dr. James A. Aurand1, MD, Suntree Family Practice. “Dr. Aurand is a Board Certified Family Practitioner and I found him after 11 years of searching. His wife has the condition and he is very aware of the life we lead and is sympathetic to our problems and tries hard to help. He has not ‘cured’ me but he has brought me closer to a normal life. I have blessed him for the last 2 years.”
Tampa. Dr. Robert Casanas1
Winter Park. Dr. John B. Hudson1 and Ralph de St. Aubin, RN1, Family Practice
Winter Park. Drs. Prichard1 and Falcone1, Neuropsychological Associates of Central Florida. “Both Dr. Hudson and Drs. Prichard and Falcone are familiar with the problems associated with trying to seek a proper diagnosis for Chiari, a subset of people with chronic fatigue syndrome and/or fibromyalgia. The neuropsychologist is a vital link for ‘catching’ Chiari diagnosis as many times people are sent to a psychologist because the medical community does not catch the problem and attributes symptoms to psychological reasons. The family doctor and his R.N. assistant listed can help guide people through the MRI diagnosis process.”
Georgia
Dr. Dave Ou, MD in Atlanta. Watch Episode #7: Recovering from Lyme Disease and Mold Illness with Dr. Dave Ou, MD
Dr. Bradstreet
Kaiser Permanente is advocating GET. They will also say “staying within your energy envelope” which has become a coded description of GET. (1 / 5)
Columbus. Dr. Kenneth Barngrover1, DO, Southeast Regional Pain Center. FMS “He really takes time with each patient and is not afraid to treat the pain.”
Macon. Dr Thomas Williamson1, Family Health, Internal Medicine, Rutland Corners Family Heathcare Center. CFS. FMS.
Marietta. Dr. Charles R. Brownlow1, MD, Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Georgia Pain Clinic
Snellville. Dr.Shahid Rafique1, The Snellville Clinic. FMS “He is excellent and very familiar with tenderpoint injections and Guaifenesin Protocol.”
Hawaii
Dr. Jacob Teitlebaum, MD – will be retiring as of 11/2022 and is no longer accepting new patients, Additionally his SHINE protocol is based on the idea of reconditioning for PWC which is simply rebranding GET. (1 / 5)
Kaiser Permanente is advocating GET. They will also say “staying within your energy envelope” which has become a coded description of GET. (1 / 5)
Idaho
Pocatello. Dr. Robert Fritz1, D.C., E.M.T., C.I.S.M, Sleeping Spine Health & Wellness, PLLC. “Note: Dr. Fritz is self-referred to the list. “I do make house calls from Pocatello to Boise and everywhere in between. Also, I found that there are no support groups and we would like to start one.”
Illinois
Chicago. NeuroCognitive Research Institute in Chicago – “Linking Symptoms to Systems”. Recommended by ME Action [urs 5]
Chicago. Dr. Alan F. Bain1, D.O., Director, Internal Medicine, Bio-Energetic Therapy, The Center for Integrated Health Care
Chicago. Dr. Jeremy Weisz1, Chiropractical Solutions. FMS. “We take a natural approach to patient care.” “Dr. Weisz is the most caring doctor I ever had.”
Chicago. Dr. David Edelberg1, MD, WholeHealth Chicago. “He’s a kind, attentive and well-informed physician. Even after several years of treating my symptoms, he continues to actively listen to me describe them and discusses other treatments even if only a small improvement is possible.”
Chicago. Dr. D. Michael Kaye1. “If it weren’t for [this] supportive, symathetic neurologist I’d be a 25 year old with a masters degree on disability and unable to move without pain. As it is, my pain is controlled enough that I work full-time and live at least a semi-normal life.”
Chicago. The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago1
Chronic Pain Clinic
Dr. Joanne Smith, M.D.
Dr. Norman Harden, M.D.
Dr. Michelle Mullner, M.D.
Dr. Patricia Cole, Ph.D.
FMS. “The Rehabilitation Institute is an amazing resource because it offers a wide variety of resources, including psychological service (helps with anxiety and depression), occupational therapy (shows you how to do daily living activity less painfully), physical therapy, biofeedback (relaxation/natural pain decrease techniques), and solid medical care. They also will work with your particular health insurance plan to maximize benefits — or even help you if you don’t have coverage at all. They helped me get my life back!” “Anyone seeking diagnosis or treatment of Fibromyalgia in the Chicago, Illinois area should check into the Chronic Pain Clinic of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. There are numerous physiatrists (physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors) who specialize in treating Fibromyalgia. “)
Crystal Lake. Dr. Oberg1, Allergy and Environmental Medicine
Elk Grove Village. Dr. Patrick B. Massey1, MD, PhD, Medical Director, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Alexian Brothers Hospital Network. President, ALT-MED Medical and Physical Therapy Program. “Note: Dr. Massey is self-referred to the list.”
LaGrange Park. Dr. Tony Lu1, MD., FAAMA, Loyola Family Health Center at LaGrange Park. Online Appointments. “Dr. Lu is an internist and an expert accupuncturist.”
Moline. Dr. Michael F Miniter1, M.D. “Has been very helpful with my fibromyalgia. He LISTENS to his patients.”
Park Ridge. Dr. Keith Berndtson1, MD, Park Ridge MultiMed. “From Dr. Berndtson: “Early in my 20 year career as a generalist, I would cross the hall the avoid CFIDS and fibro patients. Now that I have the experience and the time to use an integrative clinical mindset, I actually look forward to helping them.” “I have been his patient for the past 10 years. I believe that he represents the best that medicine has to offer. He is competent, well-informed, professional, compassionate, personable, and empathetic about the difficulties both physicians and patients face in today’s health-care system. I have absolute confidence in him as a medical doctor and as an integrative care specialist who can call on the strengths of alternative therapies to maximize benefits to the patient. I can recommend him without reservation.”)
Peoria. Dr. Joseph ‘Joe’ Couri1 and Dr. Vaughn Hannah1, Rheumatologists. “Dr. Joe is from a huge family ( 5 are Doctors) in East Peoria, IL., and he is currently Chapter president of the Arthritis Foundation.”
Schaumburg. Dr. Carey Dachman1, M.D.
Indiana
Munster. Dr.Dreyfus, Reumatology. FMS.
Kentucky
Louisville. Dr. John Baird1, Healing Options. FMS. “Dr. Baird specializes in alternative therapy for fibromyalgia. He suffers from FM himself so he understands the symptoms that are a part of FM. I began seeing Dr. Baird four months ago and feel better now than I have in many years.”
Louisville. Saundra Newton1, PT, Hands On Physical Therapy, PSC. “She still specializes in Fibromyalgia and chronic pain conditions, but has expanded her knowledge in enhancing the immune response. Also see patients with TMJ disorders, chronic headaches, osteoarthritis and other spinal dysfunctions. Patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder report additional benefits, as well. She has helped me more then anyone.”
Stanton. Dr. Charles Noss1, Family Practice. “Dr. Noss is a highly respected physician, trusted by countless hundreds, in his many faithful years of professional health care. When he diagnosed my fibromyalgia, he had patiently and carefully studied my history, symptoms, and diagnostic testing, to rule out other disease processes. He now keeps very close contact with my condition to study the progression of the disease in order to adjust my care as needed.”
Louisiana
Belle Chase. Dr. Lawrence Giambelluca1
Metairie. Dr. Kashi Rai1, Family Practice/Functional Medicine. “Dr. Rai is very thorough in that she does extensive testing, and works to correct all imbalances. She uses nutritional supplements as well as prescription medications and offers chelation therapy.”
Maine
Rumford. Thomas J. DeLuca, D.O, River Valley Internal Medicine, a practice of Rumford Hospital. “Good, caring fibro doc”
Maryland
Dr. Alan Pocinki, MD, FACP, Erhlos Danlos Specialist
Rockville. Dr. Alan Vinitsky, MD. His special interest is in finding the root causes of diseases like ours. He is available by phone and gets good reviews. (5 / 5)
Annapolis. Dr. Alan Weiss, M.D. 1, 2 , Annapolis Integrative Medicine, “I treat quite a few patients with Fibromyaliga and CFS. I have worked extensively with Dr Jacob Teitlebaum [a friend and colleague]. (1 / 5) until I’m able to research him further. (Dr. Jacob Teitlebaum, MD – retired in 2022 and is no longer accepting new patients. His SHINE protocol is based on the idea of reconditioning for PWC which is simply rebranding GET. (1 / 5))
Glen Burnie. Bay Area Orthopedics & Sports Medicine1 , Drs. Stephen Brown, Edwin Fulton, Edward McDevitt, Milford H. Marchant, Jr., FMS
Bob Patterson, MD1, FM
Elkridge. Centennial Medical
Clarence Winfred Gehris, Jr., MD, FACS1, ENT, CFS/FMS, Drs. Gehris, Jordan & Assoc, LLC, Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery. Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery. Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, Orchard Square, Bel Air, Havre de Grace,
Columbia. Eugenie Connall, LCPC NCC,1 Psychotherapist
Annapolis. Dr. Frederick T. Sutter MD1 , Center for Wellness Medicine, FMS
Dr. Gehris W. Clarence, MD,3 ENT
Emmitsburg. Grace Ziem1, 4, PhD, Occupational and Environmental Health Physician,
Towson. Gwynn Chippendale, MAc, LAc1 Licensed Acupuncturist/Traditional Acupuncture\
North Bethesda. Dr. Janine Annette Blackman, MD, PhD1 , Gilbert Clinic
Janet K. Anderson, Ph.D1, Maryland State Licensed Psychologist, Towson. Supportive of CFS patients and “neuro-cognitive testing for SSDI, is listed with local CFS support group”
Towson. Jeff Gould, MAcOM, LAc1, Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine, Towson. Self referred to the list. ME and FMS
Baltimore. Johns Hopkins
Lutherville. Dr. Jon Weingart1, Neurosurgeon, Johns Hopkins at Green Spring Station, Arnold Chiari Malformation
Julie Smith, PhD1, University of Maryland, Outpatient Psychologist
Kaiser Permanente is advocating GET. They will also say “staying within your energy envelope” which has become a coded description of GET. (1 / 5)
Kenneth B. Singleton, MD1 , MPH, Has FMS. “Believes FMS is primarily metabolic”, Lutherville
Dr. Leo Galland is sometimes reported as working in Maryland but he seems to be entirely out of New York.
Towson. Dr. Letitia W. Short, MD 1 , Integrated Medicine, Allergy, Specialized Pediatrics and Adult Medicine. Self Referred. “I am a complementary/alternative care practitioner caring for adults and children who suffer from chronic disease.”
Dr. Michael Kaplan1, Psychiatrist, Pain Management
Marianne Rothschild, MD2 . Mt. Airy (1 / 5)
Baltimore. Dr. Moghekar, Neurologist at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore (5 / 5)
Dr. Peter Rowe, MD, Pediatrician1 , Professor of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine “Widely known as an expert in Neurally Mediated Hypotension and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in children and adolescents.”
POTS Specialists at Johns Hopkins
Columbia. Ramesh Khurana in Columbia, Maryland is not an ME/CFS specialist but gets great reviews (5 / 5)
Towson. Richard E. Layton, M.D, Clinical ecologist and allergist. Towsa
Bethesda. Robert Gerwin, MD1 and Medical Director (Neurologist), Pain & Rehabilitation Medicine, Headache, Pain Medicine and Neurology, Bethesda “Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University; he has a physical therapist, physiatrist, dental surgeon, acupuncturist, social worker and psychologist on staff. He is considered to be one of the world’s foremost experts in the medical diagnosis and treatment of myofascial pain and chronic pain. His mentor is Dr. Janet Travell (she was JFK’s personal physician); he teaches workshops throughout the country and abroad as part of the Janet G. Travell, MD Seminar Series. He is also on the FMS Network list.”
Bethesda. Dr. Russell Rothenberg, MD1 , Rheumatologist, The Camalier Building in Bethesda, FMS
Chevy Chase. Dr. Samuel J. Potolicchio, MD, and possibly also in Washington DC and Norfolk, VA. Johns-Hopkins A highly respected and well known neurologist. (5 / 5)
Berlin. Dr. William T Greer, III, MD1 , Atlantic General Health Systems, Berlin
Massachusets
Dr. Anthony Komaroff of Brigham & Women’s Hospital summarizes key facts about ME/CFS on YouTube, Retired, “is an Internal Medicine physician and a foremost expert in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue
Barry D. Elson, MD1, Northampton. “I specialize in diagnosing and treating chronic illnesses, especially chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. I use both conventional and complementary approaches, including nutritional supplementation (oral, intramuscular, and intravenous, when indicated). We have special facilities for dealing with myofascial and fibromyalgic pain, heavy metal toxicity, and allergies (food, inhalant, and chemical).”
The Center for Functional Health
Dr. Darren Lynch, Northampton Integrative Medicine. Northhampton.
Glen Rothfeld, M.D1, Arlinton. American Whole Health. Holistic.
Harvard ME/CFS Collaboration at Harvard Affiliated Hospitals
Jeanne Hubbuch, MD1, Newton. “She treats many CFS/FMS patients, follows the literature closely, and is open to trying new and alternative treatments.”
Joanne Borg-Stein, MD1. Wellesley. Medical Director, Spaulding & Newton-Wellesley Hospital Rehab Center.
John D. Bordiuk, M.D1, Brighton. Internal and Complementary Medicine (Holistic). Guest lecturer at the medical college.
Ramon Espinosa, MD1, Sandwich. “Practices Internal Medicine. Not CFIDS Specialist but follows research, is sympathetic, rejects psych dx, respects symptoms, respects patient research and is open to new treatments. Also he is an excellent documenter of symptoms and clinical procedures which helps with disability claims.) CFS (He refers patients with fibromyalgia to other doctors.”
Michigan
Edward Conley, M.D4, Director, Fatigue Clinic of Michigan, Flint.
Ruth Walkotten DO, NP4, Muskegon. “She has excellent people skills and is a close listener…very easy to trust.”
Minnesota
The Functional Neurology Center
Mayo Clinic – pushes the use of GET, a dangerous protocol for ME/CFS patients. (1 / 5)
Dr. Karen Vrchota in Winona has retired and has passed the practice to Dr. Soleil Arrieta MD
Missouri
Dr. Joe Brewer in Kansas City
Nevada
Dr. Daniel Peterson, M.D, Sierra Internal Medicine. Incline Village
Dr Kenny de Meirleir in Reno. Caution is advised before buying any of his recommended supplements from his recommended suppliers, which are all his websites and apparently his brands of supplements. Deceptive. (1 / 5)
Michael Gerber, M.D. H.M.D1, Alternative Medicine. Reno. “Anyone wanting to get to the reason for feeling so horrible with FMS or CFS should take the time and your Insurance card to him today.”
Simmaron Research Foundation, Incline Village.
Whittemore Peterson Institute in Reno with Annette Whittemore is recommended by Kort Johnson. However, it was home for discredited scientist Dr. Judy Anne Mikovits who was their research director for 5 years. They get a “caution” rating of 
(3 / 5)
New Jersey
Dr. Eugene Eskow3, Lyme doctor
Robert Steinfeld, M.D1, Cedar Grove.
Dr. Jeanette Paterno1, Hackettstown. North Warren Medical Associates
Robert Galarowicz,1 Paramus. Clinical Nutritionist & Holistic Health Practitioner, AIM Center
Mark Guariglia, DC1, Point Pleasant, FibroCare Center. “Knowledge empowers patients to effectively manage
Manmohan Bryant, MD, FP1, ATMA Family Medicine. Ringoes. “I have 15 years experience with alternative, nutritional, endocrine, herbal, and traditional medical approaches to treating CFS/FM. I attend ACAM, Barnes foundation, and Lyme conferences.”
Dr. Theodore Falk, M.D., F.A.A.P1 and Dr. Sylvia Lee, M.D, Allergy and Immunology of Teaneck & River Edge, P.A
Bernard J Saccaro, M.D, Rochelle Park. “I’ve been seeing Dr. Saccaro for about 9 months now and feel 100% more comfortable as far as pain and stiffness is concerned. I was referred to him by a reputable neurologist at Hackensac
Richard N. Podell, MD, MPH1, 3, Retired in 2017. New Brunswick. “Allergist, Internist, CFIDS specialist. Author of books advising patients in dealing effectively with doctors.”
Dr. James Oleske1, Union. “He is a warm, kind, compassionate doctor, very famous for his pediatric aids work. He is a pediatric immunologist, and infectious disease doctor. He had been seeing pediatric CFIDS patients on Mondays only.
Dr. Majid Ali4, Institute of Integrative Medicine, New York, NY and Denville, NJ
New Mexico
Silver City. Dr. Thomas Hickey1, FMS. “He is an internist, but has a strong interest in FM.”
New York
Albany Health Management Associates, Inc for the treatment of Trauma and Chronic Illness
CENTER FOR SOLUTIONS FOR ME/CFS – Research center at Columbia University, committed to understanding the pathogenesis of ME/CFS. They offer a video series of their researchers answering questions submitted by the ME/CFS community.
David Borenstein, MD 2, New York City (1 / 5)
Columbia University’s Center for Solutions for ME/CFS (CfS for ME/CFS)
Cornell University’s Center for Enervating NeuroImmune Disease (ENID), Foremost being ME/CFS.
Dr. Endlander, reviews popular supplements here, and is available via Skype. Out of Mt. Sinai. http://www.enlander.com/ (5 / 5)
Dr. W. Ian Lipkin, Columbia University’s Center for Solutions for ME/CFS (CfS for ME/CFS)
Dr. John Aucott3, Lyme Doctor in Baltimore.
Dr. Ken Leigner3, Lyme doctor in Rye.
Dr. Leo Galland, a Functional Medicine practioner that’s expensive but gets good reviews (5 / 5)
Dr. Majid Ali4, Institute of Integrative Medicine, New York, NY and Denville, NJ.
Ricki Mitchell, MD 2 New York City (1 / 5)
Ronald S Monson 2 Troy (1 / 5)
Sanford H. Levy, MD, FACP, ABIHM 2 Buffalo (1 / 5)
Dean Mitchell, M.D. 2 New York City (1 / 5)
Dr. Susan Levine at the Chronic Fatigue Initiative in New York City (5 / 5)
Assumpta Madu, M.D1, Pharm D, Bronx.
David Borenstein, MD1,2, Brooklyn. ” Self-referred to the list. “I have treated CFS/Fibromyalgia patients with great results. I am board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and certified in Acupuncture.”
Dr. Dayi Qin (pronounced Chin)1, Acupuncture. Brooklyn. “While Dr. Qin doesn’t specialize in CFS or Fibro treatment, he is a highly skilled acupunturist who is also very kind and will schedule appointments 7 days a week outside of his normal afternoon-evening office hours if you need it. He was a cardiologist and acupuncturist in China and a professor and acupuncture researcher in Japan. He told us that his understanding of my daughter’s severe migrating pain is that it is neurological. His treatments have helped both of us, particularly with the symptoms of depression relating to having and being the caretaker of someone with a chronic, painful illness.”
Dr. Kenneth J. Santiamo, D.C1, “Dr. Santiamo is dedicated to helping those in pain. He’s on the leading edge of chiropractic for fibromyalgia, and he’s top of the line!”
Dr. Richard J. Herbold1, Crescent Chiropactic. Clifton Park. “I was diagnosed with CFIDS 1 1/2 years ago…..sleeping 16 1/2 hours a day. This D.C. has turned my life around. I am NOT 100% but I would venture to say that I am 90% better. He is a Chiropactor, clinical nutritionist, and kinesologist. He is located 20 miles north of Albany, New York. [The Capital Region].”
Dr. Gary Cullin1, Harbor Chiropractic PC. Copiague. “Note: Self-referred to the list. Offers care for fibromyalgia patients.”
Dr. Zimbardo, DC, CCSP, DIACN, Chiropractor. Eastchester. “Dr. Z is the BEST chiropractor either I or my daughter have ever used. He has degrees in neurology and sports medicine as well as chiropractic. My daughter, who has been diagnosed with both CFS and Fibromyalgia, finds that he definitely helps her with pain management and feeling generally more healthy. His office is extremely efficient and while you can make an appointment, he has 4 treatment rooms and most patients simple show up on a first-come, first-served basis, so there is never any stress related to last minute or missed appointments. We find the wait time less than for many “regular” doctor visits.
David Borenstein, MD1,2, Hicksville. “Note: Self-referred to the list. “I have treated CFS/Fibromyalgia patients with great results. I am board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and certified in Acupuncture.”
Dr. Edgar Bassig1, Lockport. “He knows how to manage fibromyalgia and is of a most compassionate nature.”
Dr. Michael Raucci, DC1. Middletown, “Dr. Raucci is a wonderful caring Chiropractor who, amongst other specialties, is a member of the Fibromyalgia Network of Doctors.”
Dr. Derek Enlander, M.D1, Internist. New York and Long Island. “He is an internist and has over 800 CFIDS/FMS patients. He also has an office on Long Island as well.”
Zinaida Pelkey, DO1, New York. “Applied Osteopathy [Craniosacral Osteopathy]. She treats infants, children and adults. She is a caring, compassionate, knowledgeable DO and a wonderful human being. She was the first medical person I met whose insurance form had “CFIDS” on it. She has treated many CFIDS patients.”
Dr. Roger Mazlen1, Roslyn. “He is very caring and compassionate and is dedicated to the fight against CFS.” “Has treated over 1000 cases of CFS/ME. Integrative medicine. Accepts insurance.4”
Dr. Kenneth J. Santiamo, DC1, Staten Island. “Dr. Santiamo is dedicated to helping those in pain. He’s on the leading edge of chiropractic for fibromyalgia, and he’s top of the line.”
Fred Friedberg, PhD1, Stony Brook University. Stonybrook. “My daughter, who has CFS, generally hates psychologists and therapists. However, on the recommendation of Dr. Natelson, she began seeing Dr. Friedberg over 2 years ago. We find him to be knowledgeable, compassionate, practical and flexible. When she is not able to meet with him in person, she makes use of the availability of phone consultations/sessions. He is quite wonderful. Our in-person consults with him take place in central Connecticut.” From Dr. Friedgherg: “I am a psychologist in private practice and CFS researcher. I do specialize in CFS, fibromyalgia, and multiple chemical sensitivty. I do a fair amount of phone consultations as well.
“My approach is to help patients achieve a healthy balance between activity, rest, and lesiure. This is done through teaching active relaxation skills, sleep improvement techniques, stress reduction, pacing and low level activity schedules, and increasing good social support. I have new book out: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: 7 Steps to Less Pain and More Energy (2006; New Harbinger).”
Dr. Steven Bock, M.D. and Dr. Kenneth Bock4, Center for Progressive Medicine and Rhinebeck Health Center. Albany and Rhinebeck. http://www.rhinebeckhealth.com/rhc/
Patricia Fennell, MSW4, Albany Health Management Associates, Inc., Latham. “The center provides counseling for people with chronic illnesses.
Dr. Henry Lasky4, Rheumatologist. New Windsor. Treats fibromyalgia.
Dr. Benjamin Natelson4, Phillips Ambulatory Care Center at the Beth Israel Medical Center, New York. Accepts Medicare.
North Carolina
Alan Spanos MD, MA1,4, Pain Specialist. ‘Does not accept Medicare.”
Bhavna Vaidya-Tank, MD in North Hills – Raleigh, NC
Dr. Brad Shook, Chiropractor
The Cheney Clinic in Ashville. Dr. Cheney sadly passed in 2021 and I’ve contacted the clinic to find out if they’re still operating. Until I hear back I am only giving them 1 star (1 / 5).
Dr. Glenn McCain1, Rheumatologist. FM and arthritis
Hans C. Hansen1, M.D., FM and Chronic Pain
Dr. Jorge D. Flechas, MD, Hendersonville I’m not sure he’s still practicing. His website has expired. He was suspended for one year in 2009 by the medical board which was commutable with Continuing Education because of his unorthodox methods. Could be a good thing and/or a bad thing. Gets a cautionary rating of (1 / 5)
Dr. Marcus Schuster1, Chiropractor. FM.
Dr. Ritchie C. Shoemaker at Duke University, Raleigh-Durham
Dr. Sally Duffy1, FM, Medical and Health Psychology, Chronic Pain, Coping with Illness, Anxiety Disorders, Stress, PTSD
Dr. Vincent Hillman, MD
Dr. Wheeler1, Charlotte, Pain and Neurology, FM.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Kenneth Ashkin, MD Charlotte 2 (1 / 5)
Myra Preston, PhD1,4, Charlotte, Biofeedback specialist
Neal Speight, M.D.1, Charlotte, Center for Wellness.
Greensboro, North Carolina
Raymond Joseph De Cuba II, MD,
Triad Health Center in Greensboro provides corrective Chiropractic and true Functional Medicine
Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic – sounds like they are not only recommending GET but are downright bullying their patients to use it. GET is a dangerous protocol for ME/CFS (1 / 5)
The Center for Functional Health – You can watch their introductory video here and one of the things the center does is focus on gut health.
John Porterfield, Holistic Life Coach, Youngstown. (Does not prescribe medications.
Bluffton. Dr. L. Terry Chappell1, M.D. “Dr. Chappell has had a special interest in Chronic Fatigue/Fibromaylgia for 30 years. His comprehensive program features a natural approach to minimize side effects.”
Canton. Dr. Mark J. Pellegrino1, M.D. FMS. Rehabilitation Specialist. “Dr. Pellegrino has FM, and is an inspiration to his patients. He is the author of several wonderful & instructive FM books published by Anadem”
Cincinnati. Dr. Hal Blatman1. “Dr. Blatman has committed his practice solely to patients with FMS/MPS. He studied under Dr. Janet Travell, of Travell & Simons, considered pioneers in the science of myofascial pain and trigger point therapy. Dr. B is the best FMS/MPS doc I’ve ever heard of, much less seen! He and his staff are exceptional!”
Cincinnati. J. Turner Carson1, MD. Note: Dr. Carson is self-referred to the list. “Have had and cured FMS. Treats the seldom looked for but common causes of FMS/CFIDS: aldehyde toxicity, adrenal insufficinecy, and yeasts. Recording of live lecture on nutritional treatment is available.”
9686 Cincinnati-Columbus Road
Cincinnati. Dr. Judy M. Schwartz1, PhD. “Dr. Schwartz has a Ph.D. in Psychology and has post doctoral training in Neuropsychology (at the Menninger Clinic) and the fields listed: neurofeedback and Thought Field Therapy. “Uses EEG/Neurofeedback, Biofeedback and Thought-Field Therapy to treat fibromyalgia.”
Cleveland. Dr. Julio Aponte1, Rheumatology. FMS
Columbus. Dr. Kevin Victor Hackshaw1, M.D, Associate Professor of Immunology/Rheumatology, Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry, William Davis Medical Research Center. “Dr. Hackshaw has been a very supportive doctor for me as a fibromyalgia patient.”
Columbus. Ralph Gustafson1, D.C, Parsley Patch Wellness Center. “Note: Dr. Gustafson is self-referred to the list.”
Englewood. Dixie Mullennix, M.D, Family Practice Associates. “Dr. Mullennix is compassionate, knowledgeable and keeps up to date on new research.”
Pickerington. John “Jay” Passias II1, DO, Stonecreek Family Health. “Dr. Passias has been a very supportive doctor for me as a fibromyalgia patient.”
Westerville. Ralph Gustafson, DC1, Parsley Patch. “Note: Dr. Gustafson is self-referred to the list.”
Zanesville. Ralph Gustafson, DC1, Zanesville Chiropractic. “Note: Dr. Gustafson is self-referred to the list.”
Oregon
The Frida Center for Fibromyalgia4, Portland.
Kaiser Permanente is advocating GET. They will also say “staying within your energy envelope” which has become a coded description of GET. (1 / 5)
Pennsylvania
Aldino L Pierotti III, MD2 Pittsburgh (1 / 5)
Clymer Healing Center4, Quakertown. A holistic healing center.
D. Kent Holtorf, MD4, Holtorf Medical Group, Torrance, Pasadena, Foster City and King of Prussia, PA
Rhonda M. Dean, DC2 . Greensburg (1 / 5)
Bala Cynwyd. Dr. Howard Posner1, MD, “Integrative and Family Medicine [FMS, CFS, Menopause, Infectious Diseases]. Uses supplements and eastern medicine to build your immune system. The doctor listens to you and takes you seriously.”
Emporium. Dr. John G. Hipps1, MD, Primary Care & Occupational/Environmental Medicine. CFS. FMS. “Initial evaluation generally takes about one and one-half hours with follow-up visits as needed that last about one hour. Accepts most insurances. Complete assessment in which social, biological and emotional factors are addressed deeply followed by traditional as well as alternative treatment strategies.”
Fairless Hills. Steven L. Katz1, DO, Infectious Diseases
Feasterville. Dr. Thomas Sabalaske1, Feasterville Family Practice
Jenkintown. Dr. Charles Alpert1, MD. Board Certified in PM&R, Subspecialty Certified in Pain Medicine. Abington Pain Medicine, PC Note: Dr. Alpert is self-referred to the list. “As a person with fibromyalgia, Dr. Alpert created Abington Pain Medicine as a healing center to help other people with fibromyalgia. You will likely receive lots of education, supportive counseling, medication and massage. Acupuncture, injections and group therapy are also available there.”
Mechanicsburg. Dr. John M. Sullivan1, MD. “Excellent in treating CFIDS, and other enviromental illnesses. He has a full caseload of patients but is taking names of people to put on the waiting list. He is definitely worth waiting for!”
North Wales. Dr. Daniel Skubick1, MD. Neurologist. “Looks at metabolic imbalances and effects on pain. If I would not have seen him, I would not know that I was anemic and B12 deficient. He is a specialist in trigger point injections. Open-minded to latest research in FMS.”
Pittsburgh. Dr. Thomas Burk1, MD. “Dr. Burk is an Internist and is new to the practice of Campbell and Philben. He is willing to learn about CFS and knows some basic therapies for CFS/FM. He is open to trying different therapies that you might request.”
Plymouth Meeting. Steven L. Katz1, DO, Infectious DiseasesCFS & FMS. “Initial evaluation generally takes about one and one-half hours with follow-up visits as needed that last about one hour. Accepts most insurances. Complete assessment in which social, biological and emotional factors are addressed deeply followed by traditional as well as alternative treatment strategies.”
Pottstown. Dr. Paul P. Doghramji1. Referred by CFS group. Family Medicine
Quakertown. Dr. Harold E. Buttram1, Woodlands Medical Center. “Referred by CFS group.”
Whitehall. Dr. Marzena Bieniek1, MD. Rheumatologist. FMS. “Board Certified Rheumatologist specializing in Arthritis and Rheumatic Conditions. … she is a wonderful doctor.”
Rhode Island
Pradeep Chopra, MD in Providence. Director, Interventional Pain Management Center, Assistant Professor (Clinical), Brown Medical School. Dr. Chopra is double Board Certified in Pain Management and Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Harvard Graduate.
South Carolina
Martha E. Ledda 2 (1 / 5)
Dr. William Sheldon1, Charleston. “I went to him for 14 years and he is awesome. [He] diagnosed me quickly and treats people with respect and understanding.
Dr. Claire L. Birdsong1, Family Medicine, Harbison Family Practice. Columbia. “Claire Birdsong is a very caring and compassionate doctor. She is experienced with patients with both fibromyalgia and CFS and has coordinated my care for five years now. I’d follow her to the ends of the earth.”
Dr. Geneva (Genny) Hill1, Greenville. FM.
Dr. Robert G. Schwartz1, Greenville. FM. “… I finally found Dr. Schwartz and it has been a real blessing.”
Dr. Wendy Lee1, Rheumatology. Myrtle Beach. “She is caring, compassionate and well informed about FMS.”
Robert Edwin Dorlon, Jr1, MD, Arthritis Care & Therapy Center, P.C. Spartanburg. “Dr. Dorlon is a wonderful doctor.
Dr. Y. E. Mironer1, Carolinas Center for the Advanced Management of Pain. Spartanburg. “He is a caring, patient, dedicated doctor, specializing in chronic pain treatment, and has helped me more than any other doctor I have been to over the past 15 years. There are at least one more partner in this group and he is great, also, a Dr. Hassis. They treat patients from NC and SC as well.”
Tennessee
Cleveland. Dr. Paul Muhfood1. “I got virtually no help until I saw Dr. Muhfood.”
Cookeville. Dr. Chuck Olds1. “I had fibromylgia myself, and treat plenty of it as a massage therapist. Dr. Olds’ approach is good, and he is always learning.”
Franklin. Dr. Paul Hayes, DC1. “Dr. Hayes is a chiropractor. He is very knowledgeable on Fibro and Myofasial Pain, and he is the only reason I am able to walk today.”
Lexington. Dr. Reggie Henderson, Lexington Family Practice. “He is very cooperative, compassionate, and willing to try new treatments, whether herbal or prescription as long as it is safe.”
Monterey. Dr. Mark Sherfey1. “Note: Dr. Sherfey was not recommended specifically for CFS/FMS, but for fatigue and pain investigation.”
Morristown. Dr. Eric Hasemier1, Lakeway Family Clinic. “… has been a wonderful help in dealing with my CFIDS.”
Tullahoma, TN, Merle Henson1, Nurse Practitioner, Henson’s Family Medical
Texas
Kenneth Kippels, M.D.2 Dallas (1 / 5)
Larry James Sharp D.O.2 Fort Worth (1 / 5)
Wm. Marcus Spurlock, M.D.2 Dallas (1 / 5)
Amanda Hoelscher, APRN, AGNP, AOCNP2 Dallas (1 / 5)
Dr. Sharp in Fort Worth works with patients remotely (5 / 5)
Robert Thoreson, DO1, FM. “He knows and understands this disorder like no other doctor does. His staff understands.”
Austin. Dr. Tenesha Weine1, Applied Kinesiology and Gentle Chiropractic Treatments. “Note: Dr. Weine is self-referred to the list. She has an interest in treating fibromyalgia patients.”
Austin. Mark S. White, DO1, Integrative Pain Services, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. “I’ve suffered with fibro for many years. He took me on as a patient and didn’t question my honesty. He is very thorough, and if you fail a drug test twice, you’re off the narcotics Rx OK list, but he’s fair and he understands pain and the deeper issues of fibro. This is a very strict diagnostician who audits your medication carefully, but if you are legit, he’s a great doctor. If you’re “shopping” for an easy touch, look elsewhere.”
Dallas. Dr. Daragh Heitzman1 and Dr. Steven Herzog, Texas Neurology. Dallas.
Dallas. Kenneth M. Kippels, MD1, Dallas. “Dr. Kippels has an excellent manner, listens to his patients, is constantly looking for ways to improve quality of life as well as get his patients as well as possible, and very helpful with money-saving tips. He also doesn’t push supplements.”
Dallas. Dr. William Rea1,4, Enviromental Health Center. Dallas. Treat MCS
Dallas. Dr. William Marcus Spurlock, MD1, Environmental Health Center. “I’m a nurse and a longtime CFS sufferer, Dr. Spurlock has helped me more than other recommended CFS docs.
Fort Worth. Dr. Sheila Horsley, M.D1. “She understands FMS, CFIDS, lymes, hypothyroidism, chronic candidiasis like no doctor I’ve known. Been using her since 1987, and she has helped me recover from most symptoms. Fabulous lady.”
Fort Worth. Larry Sharp, DO1. “Dr. Sharp attends national conferences on CFS and FM, invites patients to be full participants in their treatment, welcomes new info and research, has a wife and son with CFIDS, knows and follows Dr.
Houston. Stuart C. Marmorstein, D.C1, Managing Director, Head to Foot, LLC. FMS. “Read a husband’s detailed testimonial of his wife’s success in curing her fibromyalgia with Dr. Marmorstein’s help Here.”
Houston. Joel S. Hochman, M.D1. “Dr.Hochman is a very reliable and comforting man. He understands the pain that we have and believes we should not have to live in pain. He is a good pain doctor.”
Houston. Arlette Pharo, D.O1. “I have had CFIDS and Fibromyalgia for the past 7 years. Dr. Pharo has been my physician for 3 of those years. She is a Family Practice physician treating many AIDS and CFIDS patients and is a regular speaker at the Houston CFIDS Support group. She believes in combining traditional western medicine with alternative healing methods, is very compassionate and caring and regularly attends meetings and conferences involving CFIDS.”
Houston. Patricia D. Salvato, M.D1. “She is a well known and respected doctor trained in Internal Medicine and specializes in CFIDS and AIDS”
Richardson. John Harney, M.D1. “His specialty is Neurology, but he treats a lot of FMS and CFS patients.”
Houston (Webster). Dr. Howard Dillard, MD1. “Webster is a suburb of Houston. Dr. Dillard is very familiar with CFIDS and he has helped me a great deal.”
Houston. Dr. Patricia Salvato, MD1, Diversified Medical Practices PA.
Utah
Fatigue Consultation Clinic
Dr. Linda Bateman on Twitter, also on Health Rising and https://batemanhornecenter.org/ (5 / 5)
Dr. Nathan Holladay MD, PhD,3 in Salt Lake City, “Internal medicine with a focus on chronic fatigue-related illness, including ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and fibromyalgia.”
Virginia
Arlington. Dr. Alan Terlinsky1. MD of Nu Living, another expensive concierge program that gets terrible reviews (1 / 5)
Alexandria. Celeste Campbell, PsyD1, SSDI
Chesterfield. Chesterfield Senior Navigator
Dulles and Leesburg. Virginia Center for Neuro Science
Fredericksburg. Makini Ainsworth
Herndon. Biofeedback Work provides brain mapping
Leesburg and Dulles. Virginia Center for Neuro Science
Mechanicsville. Dr. Charles E. Wilkinson in Mechanicsville, Virginia is not the expert doctor on CFS
Norfolk. Dr. Samuel J. Potolicchio, MD, and possibly also in Washington DC and Norfolk, VA. Johns-Hopkins A highly respected and well known neurologist. (5 / 5)
NOVA. CFS NOVA (Northern Virginia)’s list of recommended practioners in the area
Reston. Dr. Samuel Shor1. Lyme Disease Specialist. CFIDS and FM.
Richmond. Dr. Tregaskas DDS, Dentist
Richmond. Dr. A. Gordon Smith, Neurologist. Department Chair for VCU (5 / 5)
Richmond. In-Health RVA – Functional and Integrative Medicine. Includes medical practitioners with a Master’s in Oriental Medicine as well as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Also includes a Massage Therapist and other practitioners. Costs $750 a year up to $2200.
Richmond. http://www.richmondcenterforhealing.com/
Richmond (Virginia) Integrative and Functional Medicine – It’s expensive running at about $6000. The first visit is required to be in person, but after that it can be online. I believe the same is going to be true for most doctors. I’m not sure they can do very much to help patients that isn’t already commonly available. (1 / 5)
Richmond. Root and Ritual
Richmond. Veterans Administration Medical Center, McGuire Research Institute, Research Service, Richmond uses Neuroguide
Weyters Cave. Bart W. Balint, M.D., D.A.B.A.1. Pain Management
Vienna. Dr. Karen Kaufman. MCAS
https://doctor.webmd.com/providers/procedure/functional-medicine/virginia
Dr. Judy Mikovitz “is an American former research scientist who is known for her discredited medical claims, such as that murine endogenous retroviruses are linked to chronic fatigue syndrome.” -Wikipedia (1 / 5)
Kaiser Permanente is advocating GET. They will also say “staying within your energy envelope” which has become a coded description of GET. (1 / 5)
Norman Levin, MD1, Aldie. Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Nutritional Medicine
ZocDoc portal for Rheumatologists
Washington
Dr. Charles W. Wilkinson, PhD. at the University of Washington
Kaiser Permanente is advocating GET. They will also say “staying within your energy envelope” which has become a coded description of GET. (1 / 5)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health got a terrible review by Beth Elaine Boel on Twitter (1 / 5)
Washington, DC
Dr. James Buraniak, MD Rheumatology and Immunology at Georgetown University and Walter Reed Hospital
Kaiser Permanente is advocating GET. They will also say “staying within your energy envelope” which has become a coded description of GET. (1 / 5)
Dr. Samuel J. Potolicchio1 Neurologist
Dr. Samuel J. Potolicchio, MD, and possibly also in Washington DC and Norfolk, VA. Johns-Hopkins A highly respected and well known neurologist. (5 / 5)
West Virginia
John Richards, DO, Elkview
Gregory Harrah, M.D., Scott Depot
Timothy Highley, D.O., Fairlea, uses IV nutritional therapy and hormonal therapy
1Recommended by the old site of Co-Cure before it got so weird. 1999
2Recommended by Dr. Jacob Teitlebaum and it is very likely that these doctors paid to be recommended. They all seem to have very odd backgrounds to be experts in ME/CFS and I cannot recommend
3Phoenix Rising Forum