Oncologist recommendation in Atlanta

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tmfudge
tmfudge Member Posts: 2
edited June 2014 in Just Diagnosed
Oncologist recommendation in Atlanta

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  • tmfudge
    tmfudge Member Posts: 2
    edited February 2014

    I am in search of a oncologist in Atlanta.  The one I have now has not worked a whole lot with breast cancer.  Any recommendations?

  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited February 2014

    The cancer center at Emory Hospital is the only NCI designated cancer center in Atlanta. I would find someone associated there.

  • Susie123
    Susie123 Member Posts: 804
    edited February 2014

    I had my bmx and reconstruction at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, they were great and have excellent breast cancer outcomes. The surgical group was Breast Care Specialists, but I use an onco where I live, which is a small town a couple of hours north of Atlanta. The important thing to look for when choosing an oncologist is making sure they follow NCCN protocol. Emory is a great facility as well, I had a coworker that used Emory. My breast surgeon recommended the plastic surgeon and she was great. Maybe your surgeon could recommend an onco for you.

  • kbram
    kbram Member Posts: 185
    edited February 2014

    I live about 30 miles northwest of Atlanta and I used a group named Northwest Georgia Oncology, at Kennestone Hospital.  My doctor is Hillary Hahm and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her.  She takes her time with me.  My consultation appointment with her was on the Friday before Labor Day weekend in 2008.  My appointment time was 3:00.  She stayed with me and my husband, answering all our questions, until almost 6:00.  She is tops in my book!  Good luck in finding someone as wonderful!

  • marley2
    marley2 Member Posts: 58
    edited February 2014

    I am being treated at Emory's Winship Cancer Center, Dr. O'Reagan.  I'm a science girl so I wanted a research facility.

  • GeorgiaRai
    GeorgiaRai Member Posts: 175
    edited February 2014

    My surgeon is with Breast Care Specialists, too, and I had my BMX at Northside Hospital.  But since I needed an oncologist closer to my home in the northern 'burbs, my BS set me up with Dr. Hahm at Northwest Georgia Oncology.  What a coincidence, Susie123 & kbram!  I love, love, LOVE both of my doctors! 

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