# New Yorker here

**URL:** <https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/new-yorker-here/11898>\
**Category:** Greetings and Introductions\
**Created:** [January 2, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/new-yorker-here/11898 "2019-01-02T12:29:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![Bridgetchiari](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a4c791/32.png) [@Bridgetchiari](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/Bridgetchiari)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2019, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/new-yorker-here/11898/1 "2019-01-02T12:29:25Z")

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Hi -

My name is Bridget, and I live in New York (Westchester County). I was diagnosed w/Chiari in 2018. With progressing symptoms, I’ve had to alter my life significantly. I am coming to terms w/the reality of surgery. I have consulted with Dr. Stieg at Weil Cornell and a few others. I am awaiting an appointment at Johns Hopkins. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I have symptoms that have made my quality of life fairly poor, but I don’t take surgery lightly. I want to find the best doctor in my region.

Please feel free to reach out to me. I would love to hear from others like me 🙂

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**Author:** ![tnl3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8edcca/32.png) [@tnl3](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/tnl3)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/new-yorker-here/11898/2 "2019-01-05T17:32:26Z")

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Hello! I live hundreds of miles from New York but have considered going to Weil Cornell for a consult as there are just not many in my area or the surrounding that handle or know much about chiari. What was your impression of Weil Cornell? I have started the process to see if I can get a consult there. I am also newly diagnosed as of last month with what I feel is progressive symptoms. Best of luck to you at John Hopkins!