# So, how exactly DO you find a NS that specializes in Chiari? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [March 28, 2013, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/so-how-exactly-do-you-find-a-ns-that-specializes-in-chiari/3277 "2013-03-28T21:54:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![darmus](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/darmus/32/1973_2.png) [@darmus](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/darmus)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2013, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/so-how-exactly-do-you-find-a-ns-that-specializes-in-chiari/3277/1 "2013-03-28T21:54:01Z")
Everyone has been recommending that I find a NS that specializes in Chiari. But how?? I have googled and searched until I am bleary-eyed! So many NS state they treat Chiari, but how do you know if they are really a specialist? Is it truly trial and error? Or is there some search terms that I just haven't figured out yet? ---
**Author:** ![lori](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.chiarisupport.org/lori/32/65_2.png) [@lori](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/u/lori)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2013, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.chiarisupport.org/t/so-how-exactly-do-you-find-a-ns-that-specializes-in-chiari/3277/2 "2013-03-29T15:41:24Z")
Hi... Emmaline pointed you in the right direction..did you find the TAB she was talking about? My NS is not a Chiari specialist...he is actually a brain tumor specialist. However, I personally went with my gut, got a 2nd opinion who happened to agree with my NS suggestion of decompression surgery. My case was not complicated..meaning, I had no syrinx, no tetherd cord..I had a 5-6mm herniation which was casing many symptoms. I was impressed by my NS as he ordered a CINE MRI fairly quickly..that is a test to see if your CSF is blocked or in my case 'diminished'...I was also given a lot of his time during my office visits ...He has great credentials and is well respected...He explained the surgery itself to me in length. Though not a Chiari Specialist per sue..I know I made the right choice in NS's. Trust your gut..make sure all your questions are answered... Keep us posted on how you are making out.