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How far do you travel to see your PH specialist?

A myPHteam Member asked a question 💭
Scottsdale, AZ

The PHA newsletter included an article about how far people travel to see their PH care providers. I'm lucky. Arizona has no less than 6 PH Clinics now. Mine is just a 45 to 50 minute drive from my house.

https://phassociation.org/news/access-travel-fo...

Solutions on Horizon To Reduce Travel for PH Care 
Solutions on Horizon To Reduce Travel for PH Care 
https://phassociation.org/news/access-travel-for-ph-care/?utm_source=Pulmonary
October 8 (edited)
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Members shared how far they travel to see their pulmonary hypertension specialists, with distances ranging from just 10 minutes to nearly 300... Read more

Members shared how far they travel to see their pulmonary hypertension specialists, with distances ranging from just 10 minutes to nearly 300 miles one way. Several members expressed gratitude for being close to a PH clinic, while others described long drives through mountains, winter weather, and limited transportation options, with some relying on buses, medical vans, or Zoom calls to stay connected with their care teams. A recurring theme was that no matter the distance, members felt the travel was worth it to see a doctor who truly understands PH.

A myPHteam Member

I'm blessed to have my specialist 10 min from my house.

October 10
A myPHteam Member

I travel 2+ hrs one way. There are 3 PH clinics in Wisconsin and they are all about the same distance from where I live. I don't mind the distance because I am so happy with my team of Drs.

October 8
A myPHteam Member

I don't have a PH specialist. My pulmonologist is across the street. I travel twenty minutes to get to my cardiologist. I don't have a car. I use the transportation service provided by the health insurance or the municipal transport when available. There's a bus stop in front of my building. The waiting time plus trip by bus can take anywhere from half an hour up to two hours if I'm lucky, and then walk for fifteen minutes under the caribbean sun. Hopefully it won't rain. Uber and Lyft are seldom an option due to budget constraints.
UPDATE: My transport situation changed due to a retainer wall fail in my street. The buses can't manage the alternate street corners. The provisional route stops are 20 minutes walking distance...

October 17 (edited)
A myPHteam Member

Luisa, you are certainly blessed.

October 17 (edited)
A myPHteam Member

I am new to this diagnosis and do not yet have a PH specialist. I travel about 20 minutes in one direction to see my pulmonologist (who did the testing and gave me the diagnosis) and 20 minutes in another direction to see my cardiologist. After I stabilize on the first line of treatment (Tadalafil + Opsumit), I plan to get an opinion from the nearest accredited PH center, which is approximately 100 Miles away.

October 11

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