Need Surg/Oncology recommendations for TN 2nd opinion.

Corinna11
Corinna11 Member Posts: 75
in Breast Cancer #1
Can anyone give me a recommendation for surgeons and/or oncologists and hospital/clinics in Tennessee? Middle Tennessee to be specific? I need a 2nd opinion for bilateral BC please and I have been waiting for surgery since March. Thanks!

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  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    #2
    I tried looking online for
    I tried looking online for some suggestions. I hope these links help.

    http://tncancer.com/

    http://www.cancercenter.com/cancer-doctors/specialties/breast-surgery.cfm

    Also, go to google and enter keyword "breast cancer surgeons in TN" It gives you a few listings. Also use keyword "breast Oncology in TN".

    Good luck!
  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
    #3
    Contact our local ACS office.
    Contact your local ACS office. It's in your phone book or at least the national number and they will be happy to give you the local number. Contact your state/local medical board for info on Drs/facilities in your area. Or even look in the phone book and call and ask question. I'm certainly not saying to choose by an ad in the phone book but you can get input/info.
  • jessiesmom1
    jessiesmom1 Member Posts: 915 Member
    #4
    Finding a 2nd Opinion oncologist
    Everyone who posted before me gave you good suggestions. I have 2 for you myself. (1) Tell doctor #1 you would like to get a 2nd opinion and ask him who he would suggest. (2)When I want to find a doctor (I have a PPO) I always make sure to look at my insurer's website and find out what doctor is In Network within a certain radius of my home.

    Good luck. There are a lot of decisions to be made during this journey. IRENE
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #5
    jessiesmom1 said:

    Finding a 2nd Opinion oncologist
    Everyone who posted before me gave you good suggestions. I have 2 for you myself. (1) Tell doctor #1 you would like to get a 2nd opinion and ask him who he would suggest. (2)When I want to find a doctor (I have a PPO) I always make sure to look at my insurer's website and find out what doctor is In Network within a certain radius of my home.

    Good luck. There are a lot of decisions to be made during this journey. IRENE

    Just throwing this out there! .. Since your are
    looking to get a 2nd opinion .. Have you tried searching for a 'breast cancer specialist' ..

    Choose your breast cancer specialists wisely, by doing your homework, getting good references, being observant, and understanding what you need.
    breastcancer.about.com/.../Choosing-Breast-Cancer-Specialists.htm -

    understand how breast cancer can affect women in all of their roles of life. ... Hilary is excited to be a part of Tennessee Breast Specialists where she ...
    www.tennesseebreastspecialists.com/our-physicians.php -

    Tennessee Breast Specialists opened its office, located at 300 20th Avenue ...
    www.tennesseebreastspecialists.com/news-media.php?id=5 -

    Our three hospitals perform over 800 breast cancer surgeries each year, ... Tennessee Breast Specialists 1800 Medical Center Parkway Suite 410 ...
    www.stthomas.org › Hospital Services › Women's Health -

    Dr. Baskin, breast specialist, joins Middle TN Medical Group ...Oct 28, 2010 ... Dr. Baskin, breast specialist, joins Middle TN Medical Group ... A four-year breast cancer survivor herself, she specializes in breast ...
    www.wgnsradio.com/dr-baskin-breast-specialist-joins...tn...

    “Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center has outgrown our current location ... Dr. Tracy Dobbs, CEO of Tennessee Cancer Specialists, says they are also ...
    www.easttnmedicalnews.com/news.php?viewStory=1286 -

    Nashville TN Surgeon Doctors - Breast Biopsy Procedure and ...May 10, 2011 ... Tennessee Breast Specialists Laura L Dunbar 300 20th Ave N ..... Breast Cancer - Get the facts on breast cancer symptoms, signs, stages, ...
    www.medicinenet.com › ... › breast biopsy article - Cached -

    Hoping this helps!

    Strength and Courage,

    Vicki Sam
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #6
    Rague said:

    Contact our local ACS office.
    Contact your local ACS office. It's in your phone book or at least the national number and they will be happy to give you the local number. Contact your state/local medical board for info on Drs/facilities in your area. Or even look in the phone book and call and ask question. I'm certainly not saying to choose by an ad in the phone book but you can get input/info.

    Yes, call the American
    Yes, call the American Cancer Society and see if they can help you out. Good luck.
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    #7
    please...
    Let us know what you find and how you're doing Corinna.
  • Aortus
    Aortus Member Posts: 967
    #8
    Where in middle TN, Corinna?
    My beloved Moopy was born in Lawrenceburg and got her BA and MA from MTSU.

    I know it's kind of a drive, but I would strongly recommend Dr. Barbra Horn, who is associated with Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The ending to our story was not a happy one, but Dr. Horn will always have my undying gratitude for helping Moopy and me fight the beast with everything we could.

    Best,
    Joe
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    #9
    helping bring this up!

    helping bring this up!
  • starseed
    starseed Member Posts: 62
    #10
    TN
    My surgeon was Dr. Aaron Marguiles from the Knoxville Breast Center and my
    oncologist is Dr. Raymond Brig from TN Cancer Specialists..also in Knoxville.
    I live in Crossville so it's a hike to Knoxville.
    Did my radiation in Cookeville.
  • Corinna11
    Corinna11 Member Posts: 75
    #11
    starseed said:

    TN
    My surgeon was Dr. Aaron Marguiles from the Knoxville Breast Center and my
    oncologist is Dr. Raymond Brig from TN Cancer Specialists..also in Knoxville.
    I live in Crossville so it's a hike to Knoxville.
    Did my radiation in Cookeville.

    Thanks!
    Thanks so much everyone for the good advice!
    I spoke with my Dr. and as it turns out he is changing his schedule so I can have surgery next Mon the 23rd! I have still waited longer than I wanted to but at least I'm on the books.
    Now I'm going through pre-surgery jitters! As an RN I have assisted many intubations/procedures and I know just enough to stay up all night worrying. Now I'm wondering if I should stay overnight instead of going home the same day. I'm having segmental mastectomies with reconstruction on both breasts. Having nightmares of bleeding to death at home while my husband watches TV in the next room... sigh... I'm just a basket case.
    How long did you ladies stay in hospital after your surgeries?

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