Hi, I'm newly diagnosed with melanoma in situ and new to the Philadelphia area. Can someone recommend a Philadelphia area physician? A dermatologist made my diagnosis and I'd like to schedule my next appointment with a skilled surgeon.
Thanks very much!
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Re: Recommendation for Philadelphia area doctor?
Mat - (2/9/2014 - 6:02am)You could try contacting Dr. Schuchter's office at UPenn to see which surgeon(s) at UPenn she prefers to use.
Re: Recommendation for Philadelphia area doctor?
Linny - (2/9/2014 - 11:13am)Here is Dr. Schuchter's contact info:
http://www.pennmedicine.org/wagform/MainPage.aspx?config=provider&P=PP&ID=1667
When you're talking to the gal on the phone, make sure you clearly say "melanoma". When I had made an appointment there to see someone at the melanoma clinic, she had set me up with a doctor who specialized in "myeloma". Fortunately I was able to straighten that one out in advance of my appointment.
Stage III, Unknown Primary; 1 positive node in left axilla
Re: Recommendation for Philadelphia area doctor?
lisa215 - (2/9/2014 - 11:31am)Thanks so much to you both for the helpful information. I had a baby girl (my first child) just a few weekend ago so I'm feeling scared and a overwhelmed. But also very thankful that it seems to have been caught early.
Re: Recommendation for Philadelphia area doctor?
DonnaK - (2/9/2014 - 1:37pm)My husband went to dr. Kerakoussis at the pigmented lesion group, a part of hup/upenn. We really liked him though he was a bit odd!
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lisa215 - (2/9/2014 - 4:17pm)Thank you, DonnaK. Does your husband see a upenn dermatologist too?
Re: Recommendation for Philadelphia area doctor?
Anonymous - (2/9/2014 - 5:39pm)Dr. Quirk is the best. She is also at UPENN at Radnor. 800-789-PENN
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DonnaK - (2/9/2014 - 7:56pm)My husband saw Alexander ehrlich and dr Ming from the pigmented lesion grp. His cancer was much more advanced and he has since passed away, but I liked the idea of having the eyes of multiple derms.
I know how scary this is but be thankful u caught it early and enjoy this time w your baby. Welcome to Philly. It's a wonderful city.
Re: Recommendation for Philadelphia area doctor?
HopefulOne - (2/10/2014 - 12:49pm)Hi - we are thrilled with Jefferson! Oncologist we see is Dr. Kendra Feeney - my husband had a fantastic surgeon but he is a neurosurgeon (Dr. Jack Jallo). I'd start with Dr. Feeney! Good luck. Kimberly
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lisa215 - (2/14/2014 - 7:07pm)Thank you so very much for all the helpful advice.
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lisa215 - (2/14/2014 - 7:08pm)I'm so sorry to hear that about your husband. Thank you so much for your kind words, and for taking the time to lend advice.