James Thomas, MD
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Based in Nashville, Tennessee, this primary care / internal medicine practice. bell Winter Weather Alert MUSC is continuing to monitor the potential winter storm threat throughout the state. Learn more ➔ MUSC Education Health Research
EDS Healthcare in New York
The NYIT EDS/Hypermobility Treatment Center operates in Old Westbury and Central Islip, offering specialized rehabilitation and treatment. Mount Sinai South Nassau Chiari EDS Center in Oceanside focuses on EDS with Chiari malformation. Weill Cornell provides pain management expertise. New York Medicaid covers genetic testing with prior authorization. Wait times at major programs can be 6 months or longer.
Both EDS Centers of Excellence are on Long Island, leaving upstate New York significantly underserved. Patients in Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, and the Adirondacks face drives of 4-6+ hours to reach these programs. Wait times of 6 months or more are common. Rural upstate access is very limited, and telehealth is important for follow-up care.
Finding Primary Care / Internal Medicine for EDS
Look for a PCP willing to serve as your care coordinator across multiple specialists and who screens for EDS cardiovascular, GI, and neurological complications at regular intervals.