I had gone to see a famous urologist who was always on TV and whose ads were everywhere. I know, I know, who goes to a doctor who advertises? right? He charged me a wad of cash to spend 3 minutes with me (seriously, three minutes!) to tell me to book surgery with him ASAP. He barely glanced at my medical files, just at the PSA scores. I had him operate on me. I felt like a piece of meat because neither he nor his staff really spoke to me. I was in and out. In any event, a few months later, I began to not feel well. Went to my GP who ran some tests. My prostate cancer had not been cleanly removed and had spread. My GP told me to see the urologist he had recommended to begin with: Dr. Shafizadeh, which I did. The man spent an HOUR with me on the first visit. he has since operated on me twice and my last scan showed that my cancer is under control. Dr. S watches me vigilantly. He told my wife he plans to attend our 40th wedding anniversary! Its rare to have a brilliant doctor who is also a human being. God Bless.
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