I had a total thyroidectomy in November. All went very smoothly and results came back NO MALIGNANCY!! I was grateful! All signs had led to Ca. Having had breast cancer already....and having researched Dr. Scumpia's findings (labs, testing), I felt she was quite justified in her diagnosis. Of all the visits I have had with this office, I have never been kept waiting for an unusually long time. I have seen the doctor all but once. I have seen techs and PAs each time also.....they help make the process more efficient. The doctor reviews the chart and lets the PA know what she needs addressed, etc, even when she is not going to visit with the patient personally. Why should the doctor have to come in and tell you lab results and changes in your dose???? Why should that information not be relayed through a PA??? The doctor makes the decision and the PA delivers the message. If I have questions the PA can't answer, she goes and asks the doctor. My only complaints...the office is chilly (what office isn't?) and they don't have any good magazines (so I bring my own entertainment).
Pros: Straight talk...no fluff
Cons: long distance drive
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