Selecting new med oncologist in New England

[jdm3]

I'm currently seeing Dr. Chris Sweeney at Dana Farber, but he is returning to Australia (his motherland) later this year. Apparently they will assign me another doctor based on availability and schedule, but I would rather take the initiative and choose a "good" fit even if I have to start with him/her as a new patient.

Any recommendations either at Dana Farber or Maine, New Hampshire, or other Massachusetts locations?

Thank you in advance.

Josh

[Tall_Allen]

Mary Ellin Taplin, Alicia Morgens, or Matthew Smith.

[dougnola]

I think you should go to Sartor at New Orleans’ “Harvard of the South”. That way, you and I can hang out more. ✌️ DougNOLA

[jdm3 in reply to dougnola]

Doug:

I actually like that idea a lot and may explore the possibility. I could definitely get to NOLA a few times a year for visits or do my own labs and consult remotely. Not sure if insurance will cover that, but will look into it.

Hope all is well with you guys and you have a good fall (and school year) as the weather cools off.

Looking forward to crossing paths again. Thank you,

Josh

[dougnola in reply to jdm3]

all is particularly well. Just got back from my 6 month MO check in. My psa has just cleared its fourth year of non-detection. Just amazing considering where I was 6 years ago. Give my best to Becky and sprout on! 🌱 🤗

[Wifeofgary]

My husband currently see Dr Xiao Xiao Wei at Dana Farber and we have been very happy with her - he is participating in the Lu177 trial now with her.

[inthefight in reply to Wifeofgary]

We have seen her once last year as a second opinion and she agreed with our Tx here in Maine. We keep her updated after each check up and receive a prompt reply.

[Wifeofgary in reply to inthefight]

We also live in ME (new to ME from MA) ..we live in Lyman just curious where you live if you don’t mind? 🙂

[inthefight in reply to Wifeofgary]

We live in Buxton.

[Jp2sea]

I'm currently seeing Dr. Himisha Beltran at Dana Farber and she's been great. dana-farber.org/find-a-doct...

[jdm3 in reply to Jp2sea]

Thanks. I've heard very good things about Dr. Beltran and she is on my list of doctors I think would be great to have. I'll check her availability too.

All the best,

Josh

[Faith1111]

I highly recommend Dr Beltran at Dana if you can get in to see her. She is not only an amazing intelligent doctor but a compassionate human being. She went above and beyond for my brother. She was extremely knowledgeable. Unfortunately my brother passed but she was open to all options for him. I know you will be happy with her. Good luck

[jdm3 in reply to Faith1111]

Thank you.

There seems to be a very positive consensus about Dr. Beltran. I will check with the scheduling folks and see if I can get in.

Josh

[Cancer2x]

Try to get an appt with Dr. Mark Pomerantz at DFCI. Good MedOnc, works in collaboration with his patients and us involved with trials and research. I have been with him since 1998 when I fired my former Uro and MO.

[jdm3 in reply to Cancer2x]

Thank you. I heard excellent feedback from others on Dr. Pomerantz too. Also Dr. McGregor at DFCI. Hard to choose, but I suppose it's a good problem to have that we have such a wealth of talent in Boston. I am going to spend some time this weekend looking at bios, research interests, and videos of the various docs. I don't want to overthink it. But on the other hand, choosing the "best" MO for each of us is a personal and important decision.

[KocoPr]

im seeing dr Saylor at MGH. He is very good. What you get at MGH is truly a team.

MGH has a lot of funding and grants, plus they performed plenty of clinical trials. They granted me darolutamide so i pay nothing. They did all the work. They also have the latest and greatest equipment. Ex. Pluvito.

Every dr i see at other institutions i end up spending our precious time going over my history. Not at MGH.