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Another 65er 08-20-2013 07:43 PM

Plastic Surgeon for Melanoma
 
We are visiting our former home in Connecticut where a dermatologist friend removed a couple of growths two weeks ago. The biopsy report came back today and one of the spots was a melanoma about 1.25 cm in size. It will require not only removal but also a sentinel node biopsy.

While my buddy said it's not urgent, it should be addressed within the next month. I can remain in CT for a couple extra weeks and have it done here but if there is nodal involvement, it would require chemo, etc. and that treatment would have to be done at home in TV.

So my question is: Has anyone had a melanoma larger than 1 cm removed with a sentinel node biopsy surgery here in TV? Can you recommend a plastic surgeon, etc.?

As always, thanks for your assistance.

gage405 08-20-2013 07:54 PM

I know there is a good skin cancer surgeon by the name of Dr. Douglas Reintgen. He comes to The Villages once a week as part of the Florida Hospital clinic services, which is
near Walmart on 441. He was recommended to me by a very good surgeon out-of-state.
He probably does his surgery near Tampa, however.

gage405 08-20-2013 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gage405 (Post 730358)
I know there is a good skin cancer surgeon by the name of Dr. Douglas Reintgen. He comes to The Villages once a week as part of the Florida Hospital clinic services, which is
near Walmart on 441. He was recommended to me by a very good surgeon out-of-state.
He probably does his surgery near Tampa, however.

I did not use him because I went to my out-state-surgeon for my surgery.
But, my Dr. gave him the highest recommendation.

Another 65er 08-21-2013 03:31 PM

Thanks for your help. My dermatologist gave me a recommendation for a Dr. Sondak at Moffitt in Tampa. That's probably where I will go.

Suzi 08-22-2013 12:30 AM

If you've made your physician choice, do not waste further time. Get an appointment and get on with it. This is NOT something to fool with.

Beatit 08-22-2013 04:13 PM

I agree with suziq. I have stage IV melanoma, which has metastasized. I would not be concerned with a plastic surgeon at this stage of the game. Focus on the skin cancer at this point. This is something you don't waste time with.

lpkshop 08-22-2013 08:12 PM

Make sure
You get a md that is expert with skin cancer. I had melanoma went to dr in NYC. He told me a day could make the difference so PLEASE don't wait. I lost several friends to melanoma because their MDs were not aggressive!!!


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