Topic: Need Breast Surgeon in Central NJ
- Posted on: Nov 4, 2009 11:52 am
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 14
I need to see a breast surgeon to have 3 lumps removed. I got recommendations from 3 people for Dr. Susan McManus, but very unfortunately, she is not on my list. I prefer to go to a woman, but more importantly, someone who specializes in breast surgery. Can anyone give me any recommendations? Thank you so much!
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danadero Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 3 |
Nov 4, 2009 12:41 pm
danadero wrote:
Sorry to hear it, P. Where in Central Jersey are you? If you are able to make the schlep to Philly, look into Dr. Dahlia Sataloff. She performed my biospy & lumpectomy and is one of the best in the area. Good luck! |
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Annie62 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 320 |
Nov 4, 2009 02:03 pm
Annie62 wrote:
Hi - My surgeon was from Summit Breast Care. They have offices in Summit and Roseland. I had my surgery at Overlook Hospital in Summit but I believe they also operate at Morristown. Michelle O'Shea was my surgeon.She was recommended by my GYN who I trust implicity. My GYN's daughter went to her as well. O'Shea was good, but I got to meet with Drs. Huston and Addis as well. I thought the other two had better bed-side manner. Not that O'Shea's was bad, but I found the others a bit more sympathetic. I would use them again. O'Shea referred my to my onc whom I really love (Bonnie Gearhart - I think she got married and changed name to Guerin). http://www.breastline.com/index_files/Page24772.htm I had a lumpectomy and re-excision for clear margins. The next year, I had a surgical biopsy (came out negative thankfully). Got cellulitis after the biopsy which was pretty awful. that's when I met the other docs. In the end, the scar is about as good as it could be given the circumstances. Sorry to hear that you need to have the surgery. I wish you the best. Annie Dx 11/2004 Stage IIIc IDC Grade 2 11/19 nodes, ER+/PR+ Her2-
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cs34 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 76 |
Nov 4, 2009 02:21 pm
cs34 wrote:
purpleladi, sorry you have to have the surgery. i went to mcmanus but Dr Santoro in Livingston, NJ (woman) also came highly recommended but i think she may want $ up front and then put it through your insurance...? Check into it though don't take what i'm saying as truth. what about the cancer institute in brunswick? i didn't like the dr i saw but two other people went there and loved him so maybe you would too? dr kearny. If you need a plastic surgeon please look into Dr Kevin Nini as one of your choices. i had a double mastectomy with latt flap reconstruction and he is such a perfectionist and the office is great. i wish you well. Diagnosis: 1/2/2009, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 3/8 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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cp418 Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,456 |
Nov 4, 2009 02:35 pm
cp418 wrote:
I highly recommend Dr. Deborah Camal who works out of Riverview Medical Center - Red Bank or Monmouth Medical Center - Long Branch. You can GOOGLE her name for office information. "Don't let fear of tomorrow rob you of the joy of today."
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Margee_J Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 13 |
Nov 4, 2009 11:46 pm
Margee_J wrote:
Hi, I love Morristown Memorial Ripple Breast Center. They treat the whole patient, not just the cancer, and that really makes a big difference. Otherwise, I've heard from several Dr.s that Montclair Breast Surgery is one of the best in the area. This is the link to their site. Dr. Elliot and Dr. Holwitt's names were mentioned in particular. http://www.montclairbreastcenter.com/index.htm Since we both live so close to NYC maybe you want to go there if it's just for surgery? I originally come from there and know a few very good Dr.s who are highly recommended. If you'd like their names please send me a private msg. However, I should mention if radiation/chemo gets involved, I would go locally. Good Luck with whatever you choose! Diagnosis: 9/30/2009, IDC, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2+ |
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cakeisgreat… Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 283 |
Nov 5, 2009 07:11 pm
cakeisgreat wrote:
echo Dr. Camal...she's EXCELLENT ~Cake (is always great!) 5 cm DCIS w/several microinvasions, hence the Stage 1
Diagnosis: 6/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR- |
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Ozzi Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 57 |
Nov 5, 2009 07:21 pm
Ozzi wrote:
How far from NYC? The surgeons at Sloan Kettering are worth the trip. You must have a biopsy first. Diagnosis: 3/17/2000, IDC, 2cm, Stage Ib, Grade 3, 0/12 nodes, ER+, HER2- |
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2z54 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 93 |
Nov 6, 2009 08:25 am, edited Nov 6, 2009 08:26 AM
by 2z54
2z54 wrote:
I second the motion about Dr. Deborah Camal. She was the first doctor I saw after the mammogram/biopsy diagnosis. She spent over 2 hours with me (at end of day) discussing all of my options and next steps. And guided me to a fantastic plastic surgeon, Dr. Negyn Griffith, who performed a bilat DIEP after Dr. Camal's double mast. I think G-d sent me to Dr. Camal! But actually, it was my sister in law, to whom I will be eternally grateful! Good luck on this journey! You'll be fine.... Sue Diagnosis: 7/23/2008, IDC, 3cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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Purpleladi Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 14 |
Nov 6, 2009 09:48 pm
Purpleladi wrote:
Thank you ladies - this has been extremely helpful! I'm going to see if any are covered under my insurance, but it sounds like I can't go wrong with any of them. I don't mind traveling to NYC or Philly if that's who my insurance covers and if they are a good doctor. I greatly appreciate all of the responses. Debbie |
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Purpleladi Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 14 |
Nov 9, 2009 12:00 pm, edited Nov 9, 2009 12:05 PM
by Purpleladi
Purpleladi wrote:
Would you believe none of these doctors are on my insurance? I can't believe how difficult this is finding a doctor. I have literally spent 3 hours calling offices and looking online for a breast surgeon. For now, I'm trying to stay in NJ. The only doctors that were listed were Huston, Addis and O'Shea (all in the same office), but Huston is out on medical leave and appointments for the other 2 doctors are not until March. Is it normal to have to wait that long? They have a new doctor there named Tameka White (sp?) and I can get an appt for January, but I can't find any info on her. Has anyone heard of her? |
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2z54 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 93 |
Nov 9, 2009 08:38 pm
2z54 wrote:
I can't believe they would make you wait til March. Have you spoken with your insurance and told them that you can't get an appointment until March and would like to get the "in network" rate with a more available doctor who may be out of network? Just a thought. Good luck! sue Diagnosis: 7/23/2008, IDC, 3cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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typhoon55 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 51 |
Nov 9, 2009 10:50 pm
typhoon55 wrote:
Great breast surgeon in Freehold NJ Dr Cynthia Kocsis. She even found things on my mammo that the radiologist missed. I have used her for 17 years. Highly recommend her. |
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cakeisgreat… Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 283 |
Nov 10, 2009 06:32 pm
cakeisgreat wrote:
Have you tried monmouth medical center surgeons? I dont know them personally, but monmouth has a great cancer/breast center...I live in NJ but had my surgery in NYC...Dr. Tartter who is EXCELLENT if he is in your insurance...he had me in surgery within one week. Worth the trip... Luke Roosevelt Hospital, fyi. DONT wait till March!!!!! Are these people crazy???? ~Cake (is always great!) 5 cm DCIS w/several microinvasions, hence the Stage 1
Diagnosis: 6/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR- |
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rslocker Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2 |
Nov 10, 2009 11:04 pm
rslocker wrote:
Dr. Rachel Dultz in The Breast Center in East Windsor is EXCELLENT. All of her info is on her web site: www.racheldultzmd.com. Hope she takes your insurance. I know she tries to get patients in quickly, is an excellent diagnostician and surgeon. Good Luck!!!!!! |
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Purpleladi Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 14 |
Nov 11, 2009 08:08 am
Purpleladi wrote:
Thanks again ladies. I checked last night and the following doctors come up under my plan - Dr. Kocsis, Dr. Dultz and possibly Dr. Camal (Camal is not showing up on my ins list but does say she accepts my insurance on the hospital website). Im going to make some phone calls today and hopefully get in with one of them very soon. I appreciate all your responses! Debbie |
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cakeisgreat… Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 283 |
Nov 11, 2009 10:13 am
cakeisgreat wrote:
Keep us posted when your appt is made! :) ~Cake (is always great!) 5 cm DCIS w/several microinvasions, hence the Stage 1
Diagnosis: 6/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR- |
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typhoon55 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 51 |
Nov 11, 2009 10:14 am
typhoon55 wrote:
If you see Dr Kocsis tell her Janet says Hi. She just did my BMX on 9/22/09 and that I recommended you. Good luck, Janet |
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Purpleladi Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 14 |
Nov 11, 2009 10:19 am
Purpleladi wrote:
Unfortunately Dr. Camal does not accept my insurance. So I made an apointment with Dr. Kocsis for December - which is better than March! Thanks again ladies! |
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Purpleladi Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 14 |
Nov 11, 2009 10:24 am
Purpleladi wrote:
Will do Janet - thanks again! |
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Annie62 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 320 |
Nov 11, 2009 10:48 am
Annie62 wrote:
Purpleladi - Good luck with everything. I'm the one who used Summit Breast Care (O'Shea, Addis and Huston). I did have to wait about 3-4 weeks to see them but once I was in, anything else I ever needed was done quickly. March sounds crazy to me. They are also do reconstruction - I wonder if they know it is for lumpectomy that you might get moved up? Best to you with Dr. Kocsis! Annie Dx 11/2004 Stage IIIc IDC, 6 mm, Grade 2, 11/19 nodes, ER+/PR+ Her2-
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Shanagirl Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 271 |
Nov 11, 2009 11:46 am
Shanagirl wrote:
Purple ~ Good luck on this journey. If you are willing to go up to Bergen County, my breast and plastic surgeons werer excellent. Dr. Marson Davidson was Awesome. He did my breast Surgery. He's associated with the Breast Surgical Center at Hackensack Univ Med ctr. Click here: Breast Surgery I also thought there is just no one better than Stephanie Cohen. She is also EXCELLENT Shanagirl
Diagnosis: 1/13/2009, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 1, 2/18 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Shanagirl Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 271 |
Nov 11, 2009 11:47 am
Shanagirl wrote:
Purple ~ Good luck on this journey. If you are willing to go up to Bergen County, my breast and plastic surgeons were excellent. Dr. Marson Davidson was Awesome. He did my breast Surgery. He's associated with the Breast Surgical Center at Hackensack Univ Med ctr. Click here: Breast Surgery I also thought there is just no one better than Stephanie Cohen. She is also EXCELLENT Shanagirl
Diagnosis: 1/13/2009, IDC, 5cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 1, 2/18 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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cakeisgreat… Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 283 |
Nov 11, 2009 03:53 pm
cakeisgreat wrote:
When I called my bs, and told him I had cancer, I was seen same day and scheduled for surgery within the week. December sounds much better than March! Keep us posted! ~Cake (is always great!) 5 cm DCIS w/several microinvasions, hence the Stage 1
Diagnosis: 6/9/2009, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 2, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR- |
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terrij152 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 125 |
Nov 11, 2009 10:15 pm
terrij152 wrote:
Purple, there is a fantastic doctor in Moorestown NJ, just outside of Philadelphia and she is affiliated with Fox Chase Cancer Center. Her name is Dr. Maureen Kling and she comes highly recommended from many of the doctors I work with. When I called to make my appointment I was in within a couple days, and didn't have to wait months. Let me know if you would like her information. Good luck! Life is a journey...Enjoy the ride!!! Dx 3/16/09, Lumpectomy 4/21/09, Oncotype Score 13, Bilateral Mastectomies with TE's 6/18/09, Tamoxifen 7/22/09
Diagnosis: 3/16/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/14 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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angie27 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 787 |
Nov 13, 2009 05:24 pm
angie27 wrote:
I had both of my surgerys at Englewood Hospital, I have no complain. "Each day is a gift from God: that's why we call it the present"
Diagnosis: 12/18/2007, IDC, 4cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/0 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
