Even Women Doctors Find Their Symptoms Aren’t Taken Seriously
SOURCES:
Ilene Ruhoy, MD, neurologist, medical director, EDS/Chiari Center, Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital.
Sarah Diekman MD, chief resident, occupational and environmental medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Jenneh Rishe, RN, founder, Endometriosis Center.
Alissa Zingman, MD, founder and CEO, P.R.I.S.M. Spine & Joint.
Paula Luber, MD, family medicine doctor.
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