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Top Dermatologist SoCal?

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    • November 14, 2016 at 11:36 pm
    denyserabbat
    Participant

      Hello,

      Earlier this year, a mole was removed from my lower leg that was melanoma in situ in Chicago  While there, I visited Dr. Shea at University of Chicago, whom I was referred to on this forum.  

      I've recently moved back to Southern California (preferrably Orange County, as I live here, but don't mind going to LA) and need to find a new dermatologist that is top-notch and well-versed in the latest technology for skin/mole checks.  

      Can someone recommend someone?  I see that UC Irvine has a Melanoma Center, so just curious to get the forum's recommendations.

      Thank you in advance and I wish you all the best in your treatment journeys.  

      Best,

      Denyse

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        • November 15, 2016 at 6:29 pm
        killmel
        Participant

          I have been treated at UCI melamona center and it was a terrible experience. The Melanoma Center is part of a HUGE Medical Center. You do not get  NOT personal service. You are just a number. Also,  you could wait hours to see your doctor even with an appt. My recommendation would be to go to a private practice Dermatologist.

          • November 15, 2016 at 6:29 pm
          killmel
          Participant

            I have been treated at UCI melamona center and it was a terrible experience. The Melanoma Center is part of a HUGE Medical Center. You do not get  NOT personal service. You are just a number. Also,  you could wait hours to see your doctor even with an appt. My recommendation would be to go to a private practice Dermatologist.

            • November 15, 2016 at 6:29 pm
            killmel
            Participant

              I have been treated at UCI melamona center and it was a terrible experience. The Melanoma Center is part of a HUGE Medical Center. You do not get  NOT personal service. You are just a number. Also,  you could wait hours to see your doctor even with an appt. My recommendation would be to go to a private practice Dermatologist.

              • November 15, 2016 at 8:27 pm
              cancersnewnormal
              Participant

                Dr. David Peng at USC in east LA is super friendly and shares his clinic space with the melanoma oncologist, so he is well informed about what can happen if things aren't properly checked and dealt with. I've seen him a couple of times, once was as an "example" for a So Cal Dermatology meeting, and once to have a subQ removed from my back. It's not an easy trip from the OC to east LA though. **yeeks**  If it helps at all, what I found remarkable as a patient speaking to the So Cal Derm group about my case, it was the young up and comer docs that were more informed, and FAR more open to knowing more about new technology and advances with the treatment of melanoma. Good luck in your search! And welcome back to sunny California! : )

                • November 15, 2016 at 8:27 pm
                cancersnewnormal
                Participant

                  Dr. David Peng at USC in east LA is super friendly and shares his clinic space with the melanoma oncologist, so he is well informed about what can happen if things aren't properly checked and dealt with. I've seen him a couple of times, once was as an "example" for a So Cal Dermatology meeting, and once to have a subQ removed from my back. It's not an easy trip from the OC to east LA though. **yeeks**  If it helps at all, what I found remarkable as a patient speaking to the So Cal Derm group about my case, it was the young up and comer docs that were more informed, and FAR more open to knowing more about new technology and advances with the treatment of melanoma. Good luck in your search! And welcome back to sunny California! : )

                    • November 17, 2016 at 9:34 am
                    Carole K
                    Participant

                      Denyse,

                       

                      By far Mona Mofid in La Jolla,  She is a beautiful humean being inside and out and her first priortiy is her PATIENT.  I don't have her phone number handy.  I would call information and if you want email me and I will send itto you.  I don't have my phone nearby.  You will love her  She does a lot for the Melanoma Community as well.  

                      Best of luck adn know you can reach out to me any time.  

                      Love and Light

                      Caarole K     [email protected]

                       

                      • November 17, 2016 at 9:34 am
                      Carole K
                      Participant

                        Denyse,

                         

                        By far Mona Mofid in La Jolla,  She is a beautiful humean being inside and out and her first priortiy is her PATIENT.  I don't have her phone number handy.  I would call information and if you want email me and I will send itto you.  I don't have my phone nearby.  You will love her  She does a lot for the Melanoma Community as well.  

                        Best of luck adn know you can reach out to me any time.  

                        Love and Light

                        Caarole K     [email protected]

                         

                        • November 17, 2016 at 9:34 am
                        Carole K
                        Participant

                          Denyse,

                           

                          By far Mona Mofid in La Jolla,  She is a beautiful humean being inside and out and her first priortiy is her PATIENT.  I don't have her phone number handy.  I would call information and if you want email me and I will send itto you.  I don't have my phone nearby.  You will love her  She does a lot for the Melanoma Community as well.  

                          Best of luck adn know you can reach out to me any time.  

                          Love and Light

                          Caarole K     [email protected]

                           

                        • November 15, 2016 at 8:27 pm
                        cancersnewnormal
                        Participant

                          Dr. David Peng at USC in east LA is super friendly and shares his clinic space with the melanoma oncologist, so he is well informed about what can happen if things aren't properly checked and dealt with. I've seen him a couple of times, once was as an "example" for a So Cal Dermatology meeting, and once to have a subQ removed from my back. It's not an easy trip from the OC to east LA though. **yeeks**  If it helps at all, what I found remarkable as a patient speaking to the So Cal Derm group about my case, it was the young up and comer docs that were more informed, and FAR more open to knowing more about new technology and advances with the treatment of melanoma. Good luck in your search! And welcome back to sunny California! : )

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