tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post3514703100461261288..comments2024-03-28T16:17:54.679+01:00Comments on Out and About with Mary Kay: Stay healthy in 2013. My "dream team" of doctors in Paris.Mary Kay Bossharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-74492085419178664092016-08-17T11:59:51.126+02:002016-08-17T11:59:51.126+02:00Hi Rachel, Sorry but I'm not sure if Dr. Juill...Hi Rachel, Sorry but I'm not sure if Dr. Juillard speaks English. All of my visits with her were in French. Maybe you could check with the American Hospital in Neuilly. Many of their English speaking doctors also practice at private offices in Paris. You could also check with the American Embassy or English Embassy. Good luck! Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-65170608537931744862016-08-04T11:41:59.226+02:002016-08-04T11:41:59.226+02:00Hi Mary Kay,
Do you know if Dr. Juillard speaks E...Hi Mary Kay,<br /><br />Do you know if Dr. Juillard speaks English as well?I have been struggling along with a non-English speaking Dermatologist, but it is quite difficult to manage sometimes!<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />RachelRachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-75692150099969318802015-07-01T20:29:02.940+02:002015-07-01T20:29:02.940+02:00Thank God for this list! I've just discovered ...Thank God for this list! I've just discovered your blog after tapping into Google 'English-speaking doctors in Paris, France ' (am I the only one who has to specify Paris,France as opposed to Paris, Texas for results?).Had a weird experience with a French dermatologist on Monday which I won't be repeating anytime soon...unfriendly, cold, clinical...just a hint of my appointment.<br /><br />I've been living here for 5 years and am yet to compile my doc list. Just about found an English speaking GP, and a dentist but struggling with every other discipline. My lady parts ..hehe..have been ignored for 5 years...as well as my eyes...not good for an avid contact lens wearer. <br /><br />Thanks for this MaryKay. Really appreciate this post. Will be following here on.<br /><br />I wish you continued good health.Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-59296741049401505922015-03-04T12:34:49.539+01:002015-03-04T12:34:49.539+01:00Hi Janey, Yes, Dr. Regnier told me that she was pl...Hi Janey, Yes, Dr. Regnier told me that she was planning to relocate to Montpellier the last time I saw her. The good news is that her partner, Dr Caroline Juillard, is excellent. The contact information is the same: 01 46 51 11 60 Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-30784245142224932162015-03-04T12:31:32.192+01:002015-03-04T12:31:32.192+01:00Hi Amy, Sorry but I don't remember the consult...Hi Amy, Sorry but I don't remember the consultation fee for my gynecologist. Good luck getting your carte vitale!<br />Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-90929261228944252112015-02-11T17:19:31.340+01:002015-02-11T17:19:31.340+01:00I've just learned that Dr Regnier has relocate...I've just learned that Dr Regnier has relocated to Montpellier :( <br />Who are you seeing instead Mary?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038274669631434912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-7629713538816778862015-01-31T23:48:53.892+01:002015-01-31T23:48:53.892+01:00Hi I'm living in Paris until July but have had...Hi I'm living in Paris until July but have had a shocking time getting a carte vitale. Do you know what the approximate consultation fee was for your gynecologist?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00160417442526160883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-26597263406141260582014-03-20T17:54:32.011+01:002014-03-20T17:54:32.011+01:00Hi Beatriz, Can you share your experience with Dr ...Hi Beatriz, Can you share your experience with Dr Cohen? How much the first consultation is? Thanks a lot.Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027614314189546151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-22842368068520393322014-01-09T09:18:33.881+01:002014-01-09T09:18:33.881+01:00I hope that you were able to get an appointment wi...I hope that you were able to get an appointment with Dr. Régnier. I went to see her for my bi-annual appointment on January 7. She was as vigilant as ever. You're wise to have your skin checked. Even though most abnormal moles, etc turn out to be absolutely harmless, a small percentage of them aren't. Best wishes!Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-2706604720907044452014-01-07T11:38:31.700+01:002014-01-07T11:38:31.700+01:00hi Denise, yes here in France your GP can refer yo...hi Denise, yes here in France your GP can refer you to a specialist. But after living in Paris for 7 years I've found it can often be more efficient to get a recommendation first from someone that has been to the specialist. This is especially the case if you want an english speaking specialist. then if a referral is needed, you can ask your GP to write the referral to that specialist. Oh, and not all disciplines require a GP referral (eg, unless I'm mistaken, gynaecology, opthamology and dermatology fall into that category).<br /><br />Plus if you have a toothache, for example, you know you need to find a dentist...If you have lady-parts concerns, you probably need to see a gynae etc. And if you've had a history, you might prefer and want to research a particular expertise (eg a gynae or dermatologist who has expertise with cancers etc).<br /><br />There are lists collated by some embassies (American, Canadian, Australian etc) and english-language schools/universities, which are good at a pinch. But they can a bit of a lottery - see Sylvia's dental experience described below, or take for example my experience with my previous opthamologist who never speaks a word of english to meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-7562518956644787202014-01-07T11:22:54.790+01:002014-01-07T11:22:54.790+01:00Just to say thank you so much for this list. I'...Just to say thank you so much for this list. I've lived in Paris for 7 years so have a list of medical professionals too, but there are always times when we need someone of a different expertise. <br /><br />Today I've called your dermatologist to see about a possible skin cancer. But I'm still looking for a new Opthamologist since Dr Cohn is quite hard to get an appointment with!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-22045765714819113482013-09-24T10:11:37.402+02:002013-09-24T10:11:37.402+02:00Oh, you're phenomenal! Thanks for sharing this...Oh, you're phenomenal! Thanks for sharing this precious information. I was looking for a dentist and i already called miss Cohen. <br /><br />Have a wonderful and healthy fall season.<br />All the best,<br />Beatrizbeatriz ronzerohttp://www.ciiteswelivein.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-79162433453182351002013-05-06T23:21:05.166+02:002013-05-06T23:21:05.166+02:00Can't believe my luck! I have been putting thi...Can't believe my luck! I have been putting this on hold for two years now since I've moved here to Paris with my husband and son! Will call first thing tomorrow...<br />Thanks for sharing!Thaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04365551072330739055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-6254622123047809382013-01-20T20:02:33.559+01:002013-01-20T20:02:33.559+01:00Yey, Kale! Great antioxidant and good source of no...Yey, Kale! Great antioxidant and good source of non-dairy calcium. What type(s) have you found in France and what is it/are they called in French? Seems Scots(curly)Kale is even higher in calcium than the smoother kind.epgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-45789621129375984642013-01-16T22:16:42.804+01:002013-01-16T22:16:42.804+01:00Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Just what we need...Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Just what we needed. A good list of doctors that have been vetted by a Swiss-American.Expat with Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063495870241236010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-1691019928998907052013-01-15T09:27:11.335+01:002013-01-15T09:27:11.335+01:00I'm glad that you're a firm believer in pr...I'm glad that you're a firm believer in preventative medicine who practices what you preach - you've got to stay healthy to look after little Brady!Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-67658052648763632382013-01-15T09:25:25.788+01:002013-01-15T09:25:25.788+01:00Yikes! What an awful experience. I've never ha...Yikes! What an awful experience. I've never had a root canal but can't imagine having any kind of dental work without novocaine! Thanks for the cautionary tale about the list provided by the American Embassy. I thought that they were doctors who had been recommended by Americans.<br /><br />Also, thanks for the info about the ER! Other than the American Hospital, I wouldn't have known where to go.Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-10009004624108766912013-01-15T09:17:40.333+01:002013-01-15T09:17:40.333+01:00Thanks, Sylvia. I'll keep taking care and hope...Thanks, Sylvia. I'll keep taking care and hope that you'll do the same! I think that we're about the same age - the age when we start to realize that staying healthy is, as you say, the most important thing. When I was younger, I just assumed that good health was a given. Now it has become much more precious!<br /><br />Take good care of yourself! : )Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-67488192664641150302013-01-15T08:56:03.866+01:002013-01-15T08:56:03.866+01:00Dr. Menard is great - and we always speak English ...Dr. Menard is great - and we always speak English together. Even though I delivered our two children in French when we lived in Switzerland, I still don't have all the vocabulary that I need to cover certain parts of my body in any language other than English! Another thing that I like about Dr. Menard is that she also practices at the American Hospital so she has an understanding of where I'm coming from as an American.<br />The only disclaimer that I would add is that it's really helpful to have a doctor whose office isn't too far from where you live. Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-87271985965486692642013-01-15T08:43:47.092+01:002013-01-15T08:43:47.092+01:00Sorry that my post was a bit misleading, Denise. M...Sorry that my post was a bit misleading, Denise. Most people do go through their GP when they need to see a specialist but I'm supposed to go straight to the dermatologist and ophthalmologist for regular check-ups after being diagnosed with melanoma. I've also always gone to a gynecologist for my annual check-ups so that's what I continued doing in France. In fact, my gynecologist is the one who recommended my GP - so I approached things in a backward fashion.<br /><br />Because of the melanoma, I'm supposed to see the dermatologist every six months. If there aren't any recurrences after 5 years, then I'll be able to reduce my visits to once a year. I'm supposed to see the ophthalmologist once a year because skin cancer can also occur on the eyes.<br />Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-6301761473732467372013-01-15T08:29:04.288+01:002013-01-15T08:29:04.288+01:00Thank you, Sanne, for the reminder to look after m...Thank you, Sanne, for the reminder to look after myself. Please do the same! As you said, women are more often geared towards caring for others. It's also very important that we make sure that our bodies stay healthy!Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-26183227938395048742013-01-15T08:25:46.047+01:002013-01-15T08:25:46.047+01:00I'm glad that this post was helpful, Annabelle...I'm glad that this post was helpful, Annabelle! One thing that I didn't mention in the body of the post is the fact that most people living in Paris (and other many other places, it seems) are Vitamin D deficient. You may want to check if your kids need supplements since the milk isn't fortified in France.Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-83105168201818337712013-01-15T08:21:43.104+01:002013-01-15T08:21:43.104+01:00I hope that the garlic supplements work, Joseph. Y...I hope that the garlic supplements work, Joseph. Your bout of flu seemed to be more than a small one! <br /><br />As for other forms of prevention, I'm still in holiday mode. Although Stephane did tell me that he plans to go to the gym tonight...with the disclaimer that he'll only go if he still has the motivation when he gets home from work. Maybe I'll join him. <br /><br />But we have been juicing. I'll probably go to the market this morning to get some fresh carrots, apples, ginger, etc. And, of course, I'll get some kale.<br /><br />Oh, and I took a massive prescribed dose of vitamin D because my doctor said that I was severely deficient, as are most people. So be sure to take some vitamin D along with your garlic!<br /><br />I like your closing so much that I'm going to use it too...<br /><br />Yours in health!Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-1582241589289824012013-01-12T23:31:06.298+01:002013-01-12T23:31:06.298+01:00Happy and HEALTHY New Year!
I am a firm believer ...Happy and HEALTHY New Year! <br />I am a firm believer in preventative medicine and practice what I preach......It feels good to get that clean bill of health. Truer words were never spoken "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17220532038856530727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-44984321052028247682013-01-12T17:47:09.184+01:002013-01-12T17:47:09.184+01:00I went to a dentist on the list provided by the Am...I went to a dentist on the list provided by the American Embassy. He gave me a root canal. WITHOUT NOVACAINE!!! I do not recommend using that list. The doctors can nominate themselves by contacting the Embassy (at least that was the case 8 years ago).<br />I'd add that if you need an ER and want your secu to cover it; Salpetrière or Hôpital de Dieu in front of Notre Dame. Necker for minors. Sylviahttp://www.findingnoon.comnoreply@blogger.com