No success at getting an appointment at Sloan Kettering

Kist2001
Kist2001 Member Posts: 5
edited June 2015 in Kidney Cancer #1

I faxed my path report to the Oncologists office.  I emailed my path report as well.

They said he is "reviewing" it for the last 2 weeks.  Secretary said he is very selective

in who he will see.  I have insurance.  I thought it would be good to make contact in

case I need surgery it is local to family.

 

Seems to be odd an entire department cannot make an appointment.  Has anyone

ever experienced this?  I realize nothing to be done now but are they not a for profit

institution?

 

       Thanks,

 

             Ken

 

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  • Positive_Mental_Attitude
    Positive_Mental_Attitude Member Posts: 454
    #2
    I called Dr. Paul Russo's

    I called Dr. Paul Russo's office at MSKCC directly on May 2, 2014, and I was given an appointment on May 9, 2014.  It was easy.  I told them I needed a second opinion because my local urologist recommended a radical nephrectomy.  My surgery was scheduled for July 11, 2014. Dr. Russo's number is 646-422-4391 .  Have you tried calling, or are you relying on e-mail and facsimile?  I would call. 

  • Kist2001
    Kist2001 Member Posts: 5
    #3
    Positive_Mental_Attitude said:

    I called Dr. Paul Russo's

    I called Dr. Paul Russo's office at MSKCC directly on May 2, 2014, and I was given an appointment on May 9, 2014.  It was easy.  I told them I needed a second opinion because my local urologist recommended a radical nephrectomy.  My surgery was scheduled for July 11, 2014. Dr. Russo's number is 646-422-4391 .  Have you tried calling, or are you relying on e-mail and facsimile?  I would call. 

    I hear Russo is great.  I

    I hear Russo is great.  I fortunately have had my surgery.  I have called and Emailed.

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