Charlotte, North Carolina Area Recommendations?

[FaithOverFear104]

Hello - We are considering a move from New Jersey, (where my husband is under the care of a Medical Oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering), to the Charlotte, North Carolina/Lake Norman area.

We are looking for recommendations for good Medical Oncologists - and also facilities for him to get lab work, scans and possibly other treatment in the future (currently, he is only on Xtandi on an intermittent basis). He does not need a urologist or radiation oncologist right now.

Of course, we realize that Duke is a top choice - and he will go there if need be in the future, but it is over two hours from where we are looking. We are hoping good care exists in Charlotte as well.

We are also going to talk with his MO at MSK to see if she is able to still manage his case remotely, as we have only ever done telehealth with her anyway, and he goes to the satellite Sloan Kettering near us for labs, scans, etc. But, it would need to be in conjunction with local providers in the Charlotte area.

Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[muttonman]

Levine Cancer Center

[FaithOverFear104 in reply to muttonman]

Thank you - do you have a recommendation for a Genitourinary/PCa Medical Oncologist there?

[3putt]

Dr. Zhu at Levine is simply incredible.

[FaithOverFear104 in reply to 3putt]

Thank you so much! Looks like he has excellent reviews. We will definitely see if he can take on my husband's case. Thanks again.

[3putt]

You’re more than welcome. I was originally diagnosed at Cleveland Clinic. My oncologist there was quite good but somewhat robotic in style. Dr Zhu was not only such a breath of fresh air but his overall knowledge and understanding of what we go through is nothing short of miraculous. As added plus is staff is equally amazing too. Best wishes on your journey.

[FaithOverFear104 in reply to 3putt]

That is so wonderful to hear. Exactly what we'd be looking for. Thank you so much. Wishing you all the best.

[3putt in reply to 3putt]

On another note we too live in the Lake Norman area in Denver. Welcome!

[FaithOverFear104 in reply to 3putt]

Oh thank you! We are not there quite yet. We have an eye on a house in Denver actually. We are going to decide in the next day or so if we are going to make an offer. Getting reassurance that there will be good care there for my husband was a big part of the decision. It is a little scary to leave MSK. But relieved to know that he too will be in good hands if all I'd this works out. Maybe we will be neighbors

[tarhoosier]

Charlotte here. Earle Burgess at the Cancer Center and Claude Grigg same place. Small experience with Burgess. Grigg is my current consulting M. O. Grigg is young as such specialties go. An advantage, in my opinion. He trained as a Fellow with Charles Drake at Columbia-Presbyterian.

I see Drake 1/2 times a year and Grigg follows me 3-4 times a year. This arrangement is so that when time comes that travel to NYC is more trouble than worth I have current and close support I trust.

I have had good experience with Duke but it was quite some time ago and not reliable to advise for anyone now.

[FaithOverFear104 in reply to tarhoosier]

Thank you for your reply. We will look into your recommendations as well. Sounds like you are in good hands. Wishing you all the best.

[tarhoosier]

edit: I am also on Xtandi monotherapy with occasional dose changes as psa requires.

[FaithOverFear104 in reply to tarhoosier]

Thank you - same with my husband.

[HalC]

I've been a patient of Dr. Burgess at Levine Cancer Institute at Atrium in Charlotte for about 8 years and have been very pleased. I'd highly recommend him. His staff is wonderful also. I used Duke Raleigh for AUS placement and of course that experience was excellent also.

[FaithOverFear104 in reply to HalC]

Thank you so much! Another vote for Dr. Burgess. And, a vote for the staff is key, too. Thank you for taking time to reply. We appreciate it!

[j-o-h-n]

Well wherever you move to.......... it's gotta be better than N.J. (you guessed it I'm a NYC guy). Keep on Keeping on!!!

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

[FaithOverFear104 in reply to j-o-h-n]

Haha! Yes! You are right! Actually where we are isn't terrible - but the property taxes......😳🤯

[TJGuy]

Dr Burgess Levine Cancer center. I go to three MAYO, Levine, Moffitt. Mayo directs my care. Levine list price is by far the highest, extremely high, off the cart high, but if your covered the insurance cost will be just a little higher. You ask how high $36K for a PSMA scan.Novant is cheap but not where you want to go.

Moffitt is very reasonable.

Mayo is just a little more than Moffitt

[FaithOverFear104]

Wow!!! Regarding the costs. Unbelievable!! My husband does have insurance and it seems to be pretty good - at least for the next five years until he retires and has to switch to Medicare. Levine is in network w our plan so here's hoping! Thank you for your reply. Wishing you all the best.