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Title: Surgery at Oregon health & science University
Post by: Karen H on May 09, 2005, 01:32:42 pm

I am newly diagnosed with a small AN.  Does anyone have info on quality of surgery at OHSU?

Title: Re: Surgery at Oregon health & science University
Post by: julia w on June 13, 2005, 01:54:53 am

Karen,
I'm also looking for information on specialists in the Portland area -- I'd be interested in what you find. I found a link to 2 docs through the OHSU web site (I did a google search for acoustic neuroma Oregon). I've also heard of a Dr Hodgson in Portland. I've just recently moved to Oregon and am in the process of getting my records and MRIs from out of state and finding out what my new insurance will cover, waiting period for "preexisting conditions" etc.

Good luck
Julia

Title: Re: Surgery at Oregon health & science University
Post by: Karen H on June 13, 2005, 08:43:54 am

Hi Julia,  I have met with one surgeon at OHSU...Sean McMenomy... He seemed  to do quite a few surgeries for AN but I couldn't tell you the numbers.  I was not really satisfied with his conclusions....he wanted to do the translab which would sacrifice my hearing.  He felt my hearing was not salvageable but I strongly disagree with that.

I have not pursued any other surgeons because I have decided to go to Stanford for Cyberknife treatment.  After months of research I know that this is the best choice for me.   :)

I did hear from "Jan" who had surgery somewhere else in Portland and was happy with the results.  I'm sorry but I have lost her reply.  After all I have read in these last few months I think I would go to House Clinic if I was having surgery.

I will see if I can find out anymore.....

Good Luck,
Karen

Title: Re: Surgery at Oregon health & science University
Post by: russ on June 13, 2005, 07:35:05 pm

Julia
  I'm not sure if this is helpful: http://www.seattleear.com/Supportgroups.html
  Of special interest is SANG, Seattle Acoustic Neuroma Group, who would have Dr. info for the Pacific NW. Maybe Raydean will catch this.
  Best wishes!!
  Russ

Title: Re: Surgery at Oregon health & science University
Post by: jan pentecost on June 16, 2005, 07:28:29 pm

Julia,
 I did have Dr. Hodgson do my surgery and am very happy...he has done over 400 of these surgeries and spent alot of time pre-surgical with Jerry and I going over every we asked about.
jan

Title: Re: Surgery at Oregon health & science University
Post by: Raydean on June 16, 2005, 07:56:36 pm

 I'm not sure if this is helpful: http://www.seattleear.com/Supportgroups.html
  Of special interest is SANG, Seattle Acoustic Neuroma Group, who would have Dr. info for the Pacific NW. Maybe Raydean will catch this.


Raydean is away from the computer and busy at her work but I can recommend Dr Charles Mangham of  The Seattle Ear Clinic.  Dr Mangham  is considered to be one of the best in his field in the nation.  He's known at The House  Ear Clinic and did a fellowship there.   I think his website address is    www.seattleear.com   for additional information

Chet