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looking for a doctor recommendation in DFW

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    • January 7, 2017 at 8:19 pm
    amybgg
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      Hello, I am a year and a half out from a melanoma diagnosis. I was fortuntate and caught it early. At the time of my diagnosis I lived in Kansas City. I loved my dermatologist and oncologist and even my plastic surgeon (I needed a skin graft). I have recently moved to the Dallas area and am a loss to find a dermatologist I like. I was referred to a doctor here by my dermatologist in KC. He's nice enough and seems competent, but seems more interested in chemical peels and botox. I don't even know where to begin in a city this big to find someone who is more focused on this side of things. I had an atypical mole removed this week. All I got was an email with lab results. I just feel like someone with my history needs a little bit more of a personal, compassionate touch. Also looking for someone who does skin imaging. I've been cleared by oncology, so just looking for an aggressive dermaotolgist.  Any advice is appreciated. TIA. 

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        • January 8, 2017 at 2:22 am
        mjanssentx
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          Hi Amy – I am stage 3A…and do quarterly dermatologist appointments as well as quarterly PET scans.  I would recommend Dr. Ralston in McKinney.  He has been treating me for the past 2 plus years and seems to have the right stuff to handle my high risk situation.

          With regards to a Melanoma oncology specialist…Dr. Cowey is probably one of the main go-to guys in Dallas and works out of Texas Oncology at Baylor.

          Best wishes.

          Michel

          • January 8, 2017 at 2:22 am
          mjanssentx
          Participant

            Hi Amy – I am stage 3A…and do quarterly dermatologist appointments as well as quarterly PET scans.  I would recommend Dr. Ralston in McKinney.  He has been treating me for the past 2 plus years and seems to have the right stuff to handle my high risk situation.

            With regards to a Melanoma oncology specialist…Dr. Cowey is probably one of the main go-to guys in Dallas and works out of Texas Oncology at Baylor.

            Best wishes.

            Michel

            • January 8, 2017 at 2:22 am
            mjanssentx
            Participant

              Hi Amy – I am stage 3A…and do quarterly dermatologist appointments as well as quarterly PET scans.  I would recommend Dr. Ralston in McKinney.  He has been treating me for the past 2 plus years and seems to have the right stuff to handle my high risk situation.

              With regards to a Melanoma oncology specialist…Dr. Cowey is probably one of the main go-to guys in Dallas and works out of Texas Oncology at Baylor.

              Best wishes.

              Michel

              • January 8, 2017 at 10:55 pm
              iskitwo
              Participant

                I have heard good things about Dr Cowey but at the time he was not on my insurance so I ended up going to MD Anderson,

                • January 8, 2017 at 10:55 pm
                iskitwo
                Participant

                  I have heard good things about Dr Cowey but at the time he was not on my insurance so I ended up going to MD Anderson,

                  • January 8, 2017 at 10:55 pm
                  iskitwo
                  Participant

                    I have heard good things about Dr Cowey but at the time he was not on my insurance so I ended up going to MD Anderson,

                    • January 9, 2017 at 3:37 pm
                    cf91
                    Participant

                      I see Dr. Cowey also.  Would def recommend him.  Sorry, not sure about a dermatologist as I drive 2 hrs to get my treatment at Dr. Cowey's office.  Best of luck!

                      • January 9, 2017 at 3:37 pm
                      cf91
                      Participant

                        I see Dr. Cowey also.  Would def recommend him.  Sorry, not sure about a dermatologist as I drive 2 hrs to get my treatment at Dr. Cowey's office.  Best of luck!

                        • January 9, 2017 at 3:37 pm
                        cf91
                        Participant

                          I see Dr. Cowey also.  Would def recommend him.  Sorry, not sure about a dermatologist as I drive 2 hrs to get my treatment at Dr. Cowey's office.  Best of luck!

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