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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 12:21 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 12:36 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 12:59 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 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 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 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 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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