Anonymous wrote:OP, I recommend Dr Christine Teal at GW.

Absolutely top notch.

+1

How are the surgeons out of Suburban Hospital's Group?

Colette Magnant at Sibley is an angel.

Anonymous wrote:OP, I recommend Dr Christine Teal at GW.

Absolutely top notch.

Second this, I also had a consultation with Dr. Toussimiss at GT, but ended up going with Dr. Bruce for proximity to work and home.

Anonymous wrote:I would NOT go to Fred Smith. (Even though you didn't ask about oncologists). He has too many patients and runs his office like a mill plus he can be very cold and aloof, not what you want in an oncologist.

I recently read an article about Fred Smith and his office supporting patients who used Penguin Cold Caps to prevent hair loss during chemo. I had never heard of him or that treatment prior to this article.

OP, I recommend Dr Christine Teal at GW.

Absolutely top notch.

Anonymous wrote:I would NOT go to Fred Smith. (Even though you didn't ask about oncologists). He has too many patients and runs his office like a mill plus he can be very cold and aloof, not what you want in an oncologist.

NP, Could you recommend your oncologist? I was about to schedule my first appointment with him, I currently see Dr. Favret and I don't click with her.

Anonymous wrote:Totally disagree with 7:23. He has a calm demeanor that appeals to many, many cancer patients. He's also highly regarded by surgeons in the metro area.

Sorry about your diagnosis. The whole thing can be so overwhelming. I wish you the best.

I would recommend my breast surgeon but she moved to VA. However I can offer that I saw Fred Smith, but not for very long. He may be well regarded in the area (and he is) however I never felt like he was listening to me. There are many, many good oncologists in the area who do listen to their patients.

If you're looking for and/or want reconstruction I can recommend Dr. Susan Otero at WHC. She is amazing. Truly.

Dr. Gregory O. Dick-he is fantastic and practices out of Shady Grove Hospital.

Totally disagree with 7:23. He has a calm demeanor that appeals to many, many cancer patients. He's also highly regarded by surgeons in the metro area.

I would NOT go to Fred Smith. (Even though you didn't ask about oncologists). He has too many patients and runs his office like a mill plus he can be very cold and aloof, not what you want in an oncologist.

Sorry about your diagnosis, OP. I went to Thomas Zorc in the Chevy Chase Building (across from Saks). I like him a lot--very calm and thorough in his approach. I have two friends who went to him, too.

For my medical oncology, I go to Fred Smith on Wisconsin.

My surgeries were done at Sibley.

Best of luck to you.

Anonymous wrote:Recently diagnosed with breast cancer off a routine mammogram. Who are considered the best doctors in the area? Thanks.

I liked the doctors at Sibley Hospital.

Try Cancer Institute at Washington Hospital Center.
Take care!

Recently diagnosed with breast cancer off a routine mammogram. Who are considered the best doctors in the area? Thanks.