Find a doctor

Not all doctors understand how difficult it is to correctly diagnose Lyme disease. If you suspect that you have Lyme or that you have been misdiagnosed, make sure you get tested by a reputable and Lyme-literate doctor. This IgeneX post has some helpful tips on finding a doctor who can help you with your tick-borne disease. Lyme disease diagnoses are controversial among the medical community since many untrained doctors struggle to see the signs of chronic Lyme disease. Finding a doctor who is trained to recognize the different ways Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections can present itself is key to a quick recovery. If you believe you may have contracted Lyme disease, don’t wait to go see a doctor. Early-stage Lyme can often be treated through antibiotics. More serious symptoms often come weeks or months after the initial tick bite. This can lead to your doctor misdiagnosing your chronic Lyme as another disease, and cause you to suffer from your Lyme disease unnecessarily.

The Front Lyme has compiled a list of doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating Lyme disease. Search our database to find a doctor near you who understands the complexities of Lyme disease, other tick-borne illnesses, and Lyme disease co-infections. If you’re a doctor who would like to be added to our Lyme-literate doctor database, please reach out to The Front Lyme.