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Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: califmom on February 13, 2014, 12:12:46 pm

Title: newly diagnosed
Post by: califmom on February 13, 2014, 12:12:46 pm

Hi everybody,

I just diagnosed with AN 10mm. I live in los angeles. I have decided on surgery. Very Nervous. Could you please suggest the name of a good doctor. Thank You

Title: Re: newly diagnosed
Post by: Jim Scott on February 13, 2014, 01:55:57 pm

Hi ~

I'm sorry to learn of your AN diagnosis but you have options. The House Ear Institute in Los Angeles is one of them.  Here is a link to their website: http://www.houseearclinic.com/about/locations (http://www.houseearclinic.com/about/locations)

Jim

Title: Re: newly diagnosed
Post by: v357139 on February 13, 2014, 08:20:47 pm

Yes House is in Los Angeles.  I flew from NY to have my 3.5cm removed and had a great result.  They are highly experienced in AN surgery.  I had Slattery and Schwartz.  At your size I would also check with Dr Chang at Stanford, who does alot of radiation.  I think you can mail him your MRI and start by phone.  Then you'll have a range of options.  BEst of luck and keep us posted.

Title: Re: newly diagnosed
Post by: leapyrtwins on February 16, 2014, 01:15:45 pm

Dr. Chang, Stanford.

Title: Re: newly diagnosed
Post by: kcarloy on February 16, 2014, 09:30:50 pm

I had Brackmann and Schwartz at House, they were great. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the House Clinic doctors!

Title: Re: newly diagnosed
Post by: DR on February 24, 2014, 08:37:17 pm

I can personally vouch for the work of Brackmann and Schwartz at House, but I would encourage you to get a 2nd and even 3rd opinion.  I personally met with specialists at 3 different hospitals before making my decision!