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    • August 16, 2016 at 10:27 pm
    BrianP
    Participant

    Can anyone recommend a melanoma specialist at MDA.  Dr. Davies was recommended but can't get in to see him until Sept 2.  I can probably get in with someone else next week.  Is there someone else just as good or wait one more week for Dr. Davies?  Thanks for any recs.

    Brian

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      • August 17, 2016 at 12:21 am
      JoshF
      Participant

      Brian-

      Davies is my primary onc there but I all think they're very capable. Davies only sees patients on Friday. I've see Dr. Diab…he was good. I also saw a woman but don't remeber her name. Anyway, I think they all have only 1-2 days in office and are doing research much of the other time. Hope that helps some.

      Josh

        • August 17, 2016 at 12:36 am
        jbronicki
        Participant

        Hi Brian,

        My husband sees Dr. Rodabe Amaria.  John's MD Anderson melanoma surgeon Dr. Cormier recommended her. I think Josh is right, they usually see patients 2 days a week.  I know we last saw her in July on Tuesday so that must be one of her days.  In the past we have also seen her on Fridays.  She really knows her stuff and the current treatment options.  I believe she has done research on BRAF specific therapies as well.

        http://faculty.mdanderson.org/Rodabe_Amaria/Default.asp

        Good luck!  

        Jackie 

        • August 17, 2016 at 12:39 am
        jbronicki
        Participant

        She's also involved with the Adoptive Cell Therapy/ TIL.  

        • August 17, 2016 at 12:39 am
        jbronicki
        Participant

        She's also involved with the Adoptive Cell Therapy/ TIL.  

        • August 17, 2016 at 12:39 am
        jbronicki
        Participant

        She's also involved with the Adoptive Cell Therapy/ TIL.  

        • August 17, 2016 at 12:36 am
        jbronicki
        Participant

        Hi Brian,

        My husband sees Dr. Rodabe Amaria.  John's MD Anderson melanoma surgeon Dr. Cormier recommended her. I think Josh is right, they usually see patients 2 days a week.  I know we last saw her in July on Tuesday so that must be one of her days.  In the past we have also seen her on Fridays.  She really knows her stuff and the current treatment options.  I believe she has done research on BRAF specific therapies as well.

        http://faculty.mdanderson.org/Rodabe_Amaria/Default.asp

        Good luck!  

        Jackie 

        • August 17, 2016 at 12:36 am
        jbronicki
        Participant

        Hi Brian,

        My husband sees Dr. Rodabe Amaria.  John's MD Anderson melanoma surgeon Dr. Cormier recommended her. I think Josh is right, they usually see patients 2 days a week.  I know we last saw her in July on Tuesday so that must be one of her days.  In the past we have also seen her on Fridays.  She really knows her stuff and the current treatment options.  I believe she has done research on BRAF specific therapies as well.

        http://faculty.mdanderson.org/Rodabe_Amaria/Default.asp

        Good luck!  

        Jackie 

      • August 17, 2016 at 12:21 am
      JoshF
      Participant

      Brian-

      Davies is my primary onc there but I all think they're very capable. Davies only sees patients on Friday. I've see Dr. Diab…he was good. I also saw a woman but don't remeber her name. Anyway, I think they all have only 1-2 days in office and are doing research much of the other time. Hope that helps some.

      Josh

      • August 17, 2016 at 12:21 am
      JoshF
      Participant

      Brian-

      Davies is my primary onc there but I all think they're very capable. Davies only sees patients on Friday. I've see Dr. Diab…he was good. I also saw a woman but don't remeber her name. Anyway, I think they all have only 1-2 days in office and are doing research much of the other time. Hope that helps some.

      Josh

      • August 17, 2016 at 12:59 pm
      slh4448
      Participant

      Brian…I saw Dr. Royal. Nice guy and was very willing to listen and let me ask plenty of questions. Good luck!

      Stacy

      • August 17, 2016 at 12:59 pm
      slh4448
      Participant

      Brian…I saw Dr. Royal. Nice guy and was very willing to listen and let me ask plenty of questions. Good luck!

      Stacy

        • August 17, 2016 at 1:01 pm
        BrianP
        Participant

        Thanks Stacy.  Didn't see him listed but I'll take another look.

        • August 17, 2016 at 1:01 pm
        BrianP
        Participant

        Thanks Stacy.  Didn't see him listed but I'll take another look.

        • August 17, 2016 at 1:01 pm
        BrianP
        Participant

        Thanks Stacy.  Didn't see him listed but I'll take another look.

      • August 17, 2016 at 12:59 pm
      slh4448
      Participant

      Brian…I saw Dr. Royal. Nice guy and was very willing to listen and let me ask plenty of questions. Good luck!

      Stacy

      • August 17, 2016 at 1:00 pm
      BrianP
      Participant

      Thanks Jackie and Josh.  I'm sure if they are at MDA they're no slouch.  I'll probably stick with first available.

      • August 17, 2016 at 1:00 pm
      BrianP
      Participant

      Thanks Jackie and Josh.  I'm sure if they are at MDA they're no slouch.  I'll probably stick with first available.

      • August 17, 2016 at 1:00 pm
      BrianP
      Participant

      Thanks Jackie and Josh.  I'm sure if they are at MDA they're no slouch.  I'll probably stick with first available.

      • August 18, 2016 at 4:00 am
      Mamapegela
      Participant

      I saw Dr. Glitza for a second opinion and was very happy with her- she was straightforward and went through all of my options, answered every question and helped me to decide my next move.  A friend sees Dr. Hwu and recommends him highly too.  I think they're all very smart and knowledgable people. 

      Peggy

      • August 18, 2016 at 4:00 am
      Mamapegela
      Participant

      I saw Dr. Glitza for a second opinion and was very happy with her- she was straightforward and went through all of my options, answered every question and helped me to decide my next move.  A friend sees Dr. Hwu and recommends him highly too.  I think they're all very smart and knowledgable people. 

      Peggy

      • August 18, 2016 at 4:00 am
      Mamapegela
      Participant

      I saw Dr. Glitza for a second opinion and was very happy with her- she was straightforward and went through all of my options, answered every question and helped me to decide my next move.  A friend sees Dr. Hwu and recommends him highly too.  I think they're all very smart and knowledgable people. 

      Peggy

      • August 18, 2016 at 8:44 am
      Mat
      Participant

      Brian, additional tips:

      1.  Use MDA's service for flight arrangements.  5 percent discount on United, but more importantly, no change fees.  At each visit, I had to change my return flight to accommodate additional appts.

      2.  Try to stay at the Rotary House which is connected by Skybridge to MDA.

      3.  One of the reasons to see Davies is that he is also a senior administrator within the group–can't hurt when he is referring you to surgeons, other docs, etc. within the group.

      4.  I originally tried to see Hwu.  I don't believe he sees new patients due to his senior admin role.

      • August 18, 2016 at 8:44 am
      Mat
      Participant

      Brian, additional tips:

      1.  Use MDA's service for flight arrangements.  5 percent discount on United, but more importantly, no change fees.  At each visit, I had to change my return flight to accommodate additional appts.

      2.  Try to stay at the Rotary House which is connected by Skybridge to MDA.

      3.  One of the reasons to see Davies is that he is also a senior administrator within the group–can't hurt when he is referring you to surgeons, other docs, etc. within the group.

      4.  I originally tried to see Hwu.  I don't believe he sees new patients due to his senior admin role.

      • August 18, 2016 at 8:44 am
      Mat
      Participant

      Brian, additional tips:

      1.  Use MDA's service for flight arrangements.  5 percent discount on United, but more importantly, no change fees.  At each visit, I had to change my return flight to accommodate additional appts.

      2.  Try to stay at the Rotary House which is connected by Skybridge to MDA.

      3.  One of the reasons to see Davies is that he is also a senior administrator within the group–can't hurt when he is referring you to surgeons, other docs, etc. within the group.

      4.  I originally tried to see Hwu.  I don't believe he sees new patients due to his senior admin role.

        • August 18, 2016 at 1:41 pm
        BrianP
        Participant

        Thanks Peggy and Mat.

        I'll definitely look into the Rotary House.  I did inquire about Hwu and you are right, since he became chair of the department he is no longer taking new patients.  I'm scheduled with Dr. Tawbi on the 25th.  Really wanted to see Davies but his earliest is a week later and as the days and now weeks pass I'm starting to get more anxious so I'm sticking with Tawb​​i.  Other than my appointment with Weber I haven't had the best of luck getting appointments scheduled.  Was supposed to have an appointment at Duke yesterday.  They called early in the morning and informed me the Doc was sick and wouldn't be seeing patients.  UGH! 

        Mat, my appointment is on a Thursday.  I think my Davies appointment was going to be on a Friday.  In those cases where you might have several days of appointments do they expect you to stay through the weekend and start again on Monday or do they work through the weekend?

        • August 18, 2016 at 1:41 pm
        BrianP
        Participant

        Thanks Peggy and Mat.

        I'll definitely look into the Rotary House.  I did inquire about Hwu and you are right, since he became chair of the department he is no longer taking new patients.  I'm scheduled with Dr. Tawbi on the 25th.  Really wanted to see Davies but his earliest is a week later and as the days and now weeks pass I'm starting to get more anxious so I'm sticking with Tawb​​i.  Other than my appointment with Weber I haven't had the best of luck getting appointments scheduled.  Was supposed to have an appointment at Duke yesterday.  They called early in the morning and informed me the Doc was sick and wouldn't be seeing patients.  UGH! 

        Mat, my appointment is on a Thursday.  I think my Davies appointment was going to be on a Friday.  In those cases where you might have several days of appointments do they expect you to stay through the weekend and start again on Monday or do they work through the weekend?

        • August 18, 2016 at 1:41 pm
        BrianP
        Participant

        Thanks Peggy and Mat.

        I'll definitely look into the Rotary House.  I did inquire about Hwu and you are right, since he became chair of the department he is no longer taking new patients.  I'm scheduled with Dr. Tawbi on the 25th.  Really wanted to see Davies but his earliest is a week later and as the days and now weeks pass I'm starting to get more anxious so I'm sticking with Tawb​​i.  Other than my appointment with Weber I haven't had the best of luck getting appointments scheduled.  Was supposed to have an appointment at Duke yesterday.  They called early in the morning and informed me the Doc was sick and wouldn't be seeing patients.  UGH! 

        Mat, my appointment is on a Thursday.  I think my Davies appointment was going to be on a Friday.  In those cases where you might have several days of appointments do they expect you to stay through the weekend and start again on Monday or do they work through the weekend?

        • August 18, 2016 at 6:25 pm
        Mat
        Participant

        Brian, when I saw Davies last fall, I think his hours were on Monday so I didn't need to stay over.  I suspect that while they may do testing/labs over the weekend–they do not have regular clinic hours.

        • August 18, 2016 at 6:25 pm
        Mat
        Participant

        Brian, when I saw Davies last fall, I think his hours were on Monday so I didn't need to stay over.  I suspect that while they may do testing/labs over the weekend–they do not have regular clinic hours.

        • August 18, 2016 at 6:25 pm
        Mat
        Participant

        Brian, when I saw Davies last fall, I think his hours were on Monday so I didn't need to stay over.  I suspect that while they may do testing/labs over the weekend–they do not have regular clinic hours.

      • August 19, 2016 at 10:20 pm
      vickiaa0529
      Participant

      Hi

      I have an appointment on Tuesday with Dr Amaria. I am assuming and hoping to get my scans done. However I booked our return flight on Thursday 8/25. Now I am worried I will not get my results before I leave.

      Yikes…Does anyone know if Dr Amaria could maybe fit me in Thursday? I am waiting for a call back.

       

       

      Thanks

      Vicki

      • August 19, 2016 at 10:20 pm
      vickiaa0529
      Participant

      Hi

      I have an appointment on Tuesday with Dr Amaria. I am assuming and hoping to get my scans done. However I booked our return flight on Thursday 8/25. Now I am worried I will not get my results before I leave.

      Yikes…Does anyone know if Dr Amaria could maybe fit me in Thursday? I am waiting for a call back.

       

       

      Thanks

      Vicki

      • August 19, 2016 at 10:20 pm
      vickiaa0529
      Participant

      Hi

      I have an appointment on Tuesday with Dr Amaria. I am assuming and hoping to get my scans done. However I booked our return flight on Thursday 8/25. Now I am worried I will not get my results before I leave.

      Yikes…Does anyone know if Dr Amaria could maybe fit me in Thursday? I am waiting for a call back.

       

       

      Thanks

      Vicki

      • August 23, 2016 at 6:41 pm
      mkirkland
      Participant

      Hi Brian –

       

      I see Dr. Royal and Dr. Gltiza. Dr. Royal performed my CLND – loved him and his nurses/PA's are wonderful!!! Dr. Glitza is also great. She is very detailed and super sweet. Good luck on your apt. Hope all goes well.

      Misty

      • August 23, 2016 at 6:41 pm
      mkirkland
      Participant

      Hi Brian –

       

      I see Dr. Royal and Dr. Gltiza. Dr. Royal performed my CLND – loved him and his nurses/PA's are wonderful!!! Dr. Glitza is also great. She is very detailed and super sweet. Good luck on your apt. Hope all goes well.

      Misty

      • August 23, 2016 at 6:41 pm
      mkirkland
      Participant

      Hi Brian –

       

      I see Dr. Royal and Dr. Gltiza. Dr. Royal performed my CLND – loved him and his nurses/PA's are wonderful!!! Dr. Glitza is also great. She is very detailed and super sweet. Good luck on your apt. Hope all goes well.

      Misty

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