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The references, contacts and downloads on this page were compiled in response to the growing inquiries we have received from the fluoroquinolone affected community.
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Care for patients affected by fluoroquinolones should be individualized, taking into account each person’s symptoms, stage of injury, medical history, age, severity of reaction, and metabolic needs. Responses to supplements, treatments, and pharmaceuticals may vary widely.
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Finding a Doctor:
Locating a doctor with knowledge of fluoroquinolone adverse effects can be very challenging.
You may wish to look for physicians trained in osteopathic medicine (DO), functional medicine, or integrative medicine, as these providers often take a more whole-body approach to evaluating complex health concerns.
American Osteopathic Association: https://findado.osteopathic.org
IFM-certified Functional Medicine Doctors: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
The American Board of Integrative Medicine: https://www.abpsus.org
Marco Karrer - Physician
As a physician who has personally experienced the systemic adverse effects of fluoroquinolones, Marco has studied the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics, and treatment therapies of Fluoroquinolone Assoicated Disability (FQAD). This unique perspective allows him to guide patients through the challenges this condition presents, incorporating both the knowledge and empathy needed to support those on a path to recovery. Marco resides in Switzerland and has counseled over 150 fluoroquinolone damaged patients in multiple countries via telemedicine consultation.
Contact: https://fqad-support.com/services/
Beatrice Alexandra Golomb – Physician & Scientist
Dr. Golomb is a leading expert on Fluoroquinolone-Associated Disability (FQAD) and Gulf War illness (GWI). As a Professor of Medicine at UC San Diego and Director of the Golomb Research Group, she has dedicated her career to researching exposures and conditions tied to oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and medication-related toxicity. She actively advocates for and guides treatment for those affected by fluoroquinolones. Notable Publication: Fluoroquinolone-Induced Serious, Persistent, Multisymptom Adverse Effects (2015)
Contact: golombresearch@ucsd.edu
Robert Pietruszyński - Physician
Dr. Robert Pietruszyński is a specialist in internal medicine, cardiology, and sports medicine. A 1989 graduate of the Military Medical Academy in Łódź, he works at University Clinical Hospital WAM in Łódź, Poland. He leads vascular diagnostics and CTA research of the heart and aorta, and serves as team doctor for the Polish Cycling Federation, including at multiple Olympic Games. He specializes in echocardiography, stress testing, and CPET, making him a top expert in evaluating physical capacity. Dr. Pietruszyński actively treats FQAD patients, with research on oxidative stress, mitochondrial damage, QT prolongation, and cardiovascular risks. His 2020 Arch Med Sci article analyzed antioxidant therapy for FQAD. He has published works in cardiology, sports medicine, and FQAD.
Contact: https://www.cms.waw.pl/ (in Warszawa) https://fmclodz.pl/kontakt/ (in Lodz)
Stefan Pieper - Physician
Dr. Pieper, a former emergency room physician, has treated more than 2,500 patients affected by fluoroquinolones at his integrative medicine clinic in Germany. In response to growing demand, he offers telemedicine consultations for patients outside of Germany. Appointments may be subject to a waiting period of a few months. He has written two instrumental books for the medical community: Fluoroquinolone Associated Disability (FQAD) - Pathogenesis, Diagnostics, Therapy and Diagnostic Criteria, and Fluoroquinolone -Associated Disability FQAD: Side-effects of Fluoroquinolones Second Edition 2026. The 2nd Edition can also be purchased and downloaded for a more reasonable price: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-662-72123-0
Contact via email: https://www.praxisdrpieper.de/
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