There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe the brilliant and extraordinary Dr. Kristi Funk and her entire staff. I originally consulted with Dr. Funk when it was discovered that I carried the BRCA2 mutation. She sat down next to me and explained the potential risks as well as my choices, with the most compassionate yet completely confident bedside manner of any doctor I've ever met. My own personal choice was a prophylactic double mastectomy-- however in the course of my pre-surgical testing; an MRI discovered that I already had invasive breast cancer in my right breast. Again, Dr. Funk delivered the news with kindness and empathy-- but also in a very detailed manner (including charts and drawings and lists) so that I could understand what my journey would look like. She referred me to an excellent reconstructive surgeon as well as a wonderfully wise doctor of Chinese medicine who became part of my team-- and on January 4, 2104, I had my mastectomy. My experience with Dr. Funk and her team at the Pink Lotus Breast Center (from each and every nurse, patient coordinator, and receptionist-- absolutely EVERYONE) could not possibly have been a more positive experience. She is a genius surgeon filled with incredible humanity. I attribute her skill to be able to, just two weeks after my mastectomy, get back into my usual Sunday routine of climbing of Mt. Baldy!
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