Second Opinion Research

Vacation happened too quickly and it's back to work. All of the research I've done has left me with a short list of candidate specialists including Dr. Carole Miller, Dr. Richard Ambinder, Dr. Eric Seifter, and Dr. Stephen Noga. I'm a bit of a resume snob and have looked for a doctor from an upper tier medical school, with an impressive history that combines teaching, research, and a current practice at a recognized cancer/oncology center. I want the A-team!

I selected Dr. Seifter hoping he would accept my case given that I was not being referred. Dr.
Seifter is a JHU medical oncologist, academic, professor and specialist in "lymphoma".  It's in quotes because lymphoma is quite a broad topic as I am quickly finding out. He belongs to a private practice with their own lab and chemotherapy facility.He has an impressive resume including membership in the premier academic society that my father also belongs to  - Phi Beta Kappa. It took a little bit of effort to convince his office manager to ask for a call back but I was able to get to the next step. 

Dr. Seifter returned my call  not long after and we talked for a few mintutes about my history and what's going on.  He is very bright, an excellent communicator, and appears to be a problem solver. Best of all I was able to talk my way into an appointment on July 29th.