Docs in Florida

Dr. Ernest Rehnke in St. Petersburg did my BCIR surgery two years ago and the results were excellent.  He is a highly skilled and compassionate surgeon who I can strongly recommend.  I believe he could treat problems that might arise with your k-pouch. The web site for his BCIR program is: www.bcir.com. There is a group of us with BCIR’s and k-pouches called Quality Life Association (www.qla-ostomy.org) that might be of interest to you.

Thank You! I will look into both him and the group! 

Rosie

Don't quote me on this but I believe Dr. Shore lost his medical license. he was trying to infringe on the Palms/BCIR program at a nearby hospital and botch some operations. He is nowhere to be found.

Ray

Go to Rhenke is is my surgeon and the GI team is great. 

I believe that Dr. Shore has relocated to Wellington, Kansas.

http://www.sumnernewscow.com/d...new-surgeon-at-srmc/

Jan

Thanks guys for the info.... I am going to try to use Rhenke as a "go to". I am not sure if I should contact the office for the sake of "making contact" even though I don't need to see him yet. If it will help to be in the system in case of future problems, or if I should wait for a problem to arise, as I know some doctors won't put you in their computer system unless you actually come in for a visit. Also I may call to make sure my health insurance is compatible.... Even if I don't see your responses right away.... I always find my way back to this wonderful website and really appreciate anyone who takes the time to comment!

Rosie, I definitely recommend contacting Dr. Rehnke’s office to discuss what he can do for you if the need arises.  Those of us with k pouches and BCIR’s are members of a very exclusive “club” and would want to have a surgeon who specializes in these procedures for certain problems that might arise.  An emergency situation with your pouch is no time to have to go doctor hunting.  I might also mention that there is a non-profit group called Quality Life Association whose purpose is to support those with continent ileostomies and provide information on those procedures.  Their website is: www.qla-ostomy.org and they have a convention every other year in St. Petersburg, FL.

Bill

I would pop in to see him. Kristen is his assistant and really sweet. You can also go on www.bcir.com and use the message board. Susan Kay will answer you and she is one of the main go-to people there so might be a place to chat. Also can ask her if he takes your IC. I have tricare and they take that and not many people do. Quality of Life is also part of the Palms (where they are) team. Feel free to ask me any questions if you want. I know the whole team pretty good since having surgery there. 

Thank you Bill and Vanessa! I will look into making contact (hopefully this week, if my schedule allows! LOL) I will also look into the group. Sounds like something that I might enjoy being a part of! 

Rosie, here is another thought since you are in Florida.  Dr. Rhenke will be hosting a free BCIR seminar this coming Sunday, May 17 in the Orlando.  I attended the one in Chicago last summer as a BCIR “alumni” and found it to be very informative.  This would be a great opportunity to meet Dr. Rehnke and personally ask him any questions you might have.  Seminar information is available on www.bcir.org.

I would love to Bill. Thanks for thinking of me. Unfortunately is too last minute though as I have 3 small kids and Orlando is almost 4 hours away from me. But I will check out the website in case he does another one in the future. I would probably be able to go if I planned in advance. Thanks though!