Anyone know a doctor who specializes in parasitology? I am desperately seeking the names of physicians who can treat a parasitic disease which has settled in my mouth, throat, larynx, sinus cavities and now moving into my ears and eyes. For 5 years now, the pain is getting progressively worse.  Currently, I have excruciating pain in my mouth, I am having increasing difficulty breathing and swallowing and this is getting critical since I am wheezing with each breath.  I have very serious underlying health problems that include multiple congenital heart problems and Hepatitis C contracted via a blood transfusion.

I cannot eat without being in almost unbearable pain.  This pain is NOT caused by my teeth but by the “strands” of slimey, writhing things that have “hooks” that pierce my upper palette, lips and tongue. These “strands” come up my throat into my mouth and nose. 

I have been to many infectious disease doctors and dentists who diagnosed everything from “in my head” to dry mouth (Sjorgren’s syndrome).  These conditions, along with neuralgia, were subsequently ruled out and I told the by the doctors that they did not know the cause of my complaints.  The only treatment that “worked” was when I treated for the giardia lamblia parasite.  The anti-parasitic medicine for that did start to affect this parasite. But it was not the correct medication. 

I fear that this situation is out of control and I am desperate for a physician/medical center who is an expert in parasitic infections, diagnosing and treating them.  A research scientist is not the answer – I need a doctor who actively does more lab testing than fecal samples and can treat this problem.

Summarized question: Where can you find a doctor who specializes in parasitology?