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Buckeye_Girl

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Which Facility is better? UPMC, Pittsburg, or PENN Gamma Knife
« on: November 14, 2011, 08:01:17 am »
I live in the Cleveland area and have heard that there's a facility in Penn that has a great reputation for gamma knife. Looks like there are many facilities in Penn with gamma knife, which one is better? Thanks!
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CHD63

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Re: Which Facility is better? UPMC, Pittsburg, or PENN Gamma Knife
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2011, 08:13:07 am »
Hi Buckeye_Girl .....

UPMC is in Pittsburgh and has an excellent reputation.  Do not know about PENN.

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Buckeye_Girl

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Re: Which Facility is better? UPMC, Pittsburg, or PENN Gamma Knife
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2011, 10:20:33 am »
Thanks Clarice! I'm going to send them my records this week.
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sarahinPA

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Re: Which Facility is better? UPMC, Pittsburg, or PENN Gamma Knife
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2011, 05:06:07 pm »
Hi BuckEye Girl,
I went to UPMC in Pittburgh, had my Gamma Knife there by Dr. Douglas Kondziolka. Had a wonderful experience there and would be willing to chat if you'd like. :)
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