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Questions about Initial visit for 2nd opinion at Mayo Clinic

Posted by auguri @auguri, Oct 9, 2023

Hello and thank you in advance for your response.
Partner is newly diagnosed with prostrate cancer and we are seeking a 2nd opinion from Mayo Clinic, Rochester. We have to travel there from New Mexico so I'd like to be as efficient as possible.
My partner had set up an appointment and we made travel arrangements. Our appointment is with Dr. Paras Shah. Since then, I have seen positive comments about Dr. Kwon and Dr. Frank. When we inquired about appointments with them instead we were told Dr. Kwon doesn't do initial visits and we'd have to wait and change all arrangements to see Dr. Frank.

I don't understand the protocol, can we do the initial visit with Dr. Shah and then request subsequent visits (as necessary) with Dr. Kwon or Frank?
Do you have any experience with Dr. Shah?

Any information will help - again, thank you.

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auguri | @auguri | Oct 21, 2023
In reply to @curious10 "Dr Shah is a skilled surgeon you will be well taken care of." + (show)
@curious10

Dr Shah is a skilled surgeon you will be well taken care of.

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Thank you @curious10 for sharing. It is very reassuring to hear good things.

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auguri | @auguri | Oct 21, 2023
In reply to @colleenyoung "@auguri, you're asking good questions about prostate cancer care at Mayo Clinic. You can read more..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@auguri, you're asking good questions about prostate cancer care at Mayo Clinic. You can read more here:
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostate-cancer/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20353097

In Mayo Clinic's collaborative approach, Dr. Shah will likely be your lead physician, the captain of the team so to speak. But your husband's care will not be limited to only one physician, but rather Dr. Shah will consult with colleagues and refer you to additional experts and services as required for the best care. You are in good hands.

@curious10, I believe, is also a patient of Dr. Shah at Mayo Rochester and may be able to provide more first hand experience.

You may also wish to scroll to the bottom of this webpage for a list of questions and "Preparing for your Visit" https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostate-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353093

Do you have any further questions as you prepare for the upcoming trip to Mayo Clinic?

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Thank you so much @colleenyoung for your reply and the links.
I will take some time to review them and appreciate you making yourself available for further questions.
Many thanks.

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curious10 | @curious10 | Oct 21, 2023
In reply to @auguri "Thank you @curious10 for sharing. It is very reassuring to hear good things." + (show)
@auguri

Thank you @curious10 for sharing. It is very reassuring to hear good things.

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My husband had a really good result and the lowest PSA’s following surgery. I write this a lot but be sure to get a pair of breakaway pants like the basketball players use. It will make working with your catheter so much easier. They cost about 35 dollars on Amazon. Otherwise you are cutting holes in good pants and it looks terrible.

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xirtam22 | @xirtam22 | Jul 5 8:12am

I know there is a similar thread, but curious to hear from others who used Dr. Shah. Trying to weigh experience and outcomes for this procedure. Thanks for responding.

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