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Useful Information => Physicians => Topic started by: JennieD on March 09, 2012, 10:29:30 am

Title: Dr. Fukushima?
Post by: JennieD on March 09, 2012, 10:29:30 am

Hi everyone. I have only posted once before on the community board. My dad was diagnosed with a "small" (does not know actual size) AN tumor in early February. He has decided on surgery and has just received the name of his neurosurgeon, Dr. Takanori Fukushima. He will be having the surgery at Duke University (very close to where they live). Has anyone heard of him? The information provided on websites is reassuring with 1200+ AN surgeries completed, 98% success with facial nerve and 70-80% hearing preservation success. I just wanted to see if anyone had any prior experience or knowledge of him on a first-hand basis. For a little background, my dad has had total vision loss (no light perception) from a young age, so the risk of potentially losing his hearing is of importance, as well as the significant risk of balance difficulties. Any info is appreciated!

Title: Re: Dr. Fukushima?
Post by: Jim Scott on March 09, 2012, 01:28:19 pm

Hi, Jennie ~

If you type 'Dr. Fukushima' in the SEARCH box (found in the upper left side of the page) you'll find many threads relating to Dr. Fukushima, all of them positive.  :)

Jim

Title: Re: Dr. Fukushima?
Post by: Cindyswart on March 09, 2012, 03:18:31 pm

JennieD, I had surgery with Dr Fukushima in August of 2011- please feel free to call me- I would love to share!

910-568-8717

Title: Re: Dr. Fukushima?
Post by: CHD63 on March 09, 2012, 03:36:41 pm

Jenny .....

Dr. Fukushima did my first AN surgery 4 years ago.  He is excellent and your dad will be in good hands with him.  PM me if you (or he) would like to talk.

Clarice

Title: Re: Dr. Fukushima?
Post by: JennieD on March 10, 2012, 02:06:26 pm

Thank you all so much for your help! I will probably be calling or PM-ing soon :) There is so much to research that it gets overwhelming at times!