casbc | @casbc

All of us want to have the best and there are many excellent doctors. Luckily I live in Rochester, MN so my choice was easy.

If I had to pick someone at different locations, here are few things I would consider:

1. It is not just one doctor, you want to go to a clinic that provides a team that coordinates your care; oncologist, surgeon, radiologist, etc…
2. Location, though you may be willing to go anywhere for care, think about logistics. If just starting treatment it is many appoints and follow up. Want to go somewhere that is convenient.
3. Insurance, once select a few to follow up on, make sure they take your insurance.
4. Wait time for first appointment, some places are very busy.
5. It is OK to get 2 opinion.. If see one doctor and want to get 2nd opinion, it is OK.

American cancer society web site has article that might help:
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/finding-care/where-to-find-cancer-care/choosing-a-cancer-doctor.html#:~:text=Choose%20a%20doctor%20who%20has,or%20accepts%20your%20health%20insurance.
Laurie

I went to Sloan Kettering after my doctors watched a lump I has in my breast turn into cancer. If you have cancer go to Sloan.