recommendation for an EP

Hi,

I've been told by my cardiologist and EP that I need an ICD implanted. I've been reading a lot on this site to get my questions answered in addition to talking with nurses about the procedure. Some comments I've read here are to make sure the doctor has lots of experience. I'm seeing Dr. Beshai at Mayo Phoenix. He's nice enough, seems to know what he's doing. Does anyone have experience with Dr. Beshai, by any chance? Or, does anyone have an EP doctor they think is great in the Phoenix, AZ area? I also saw Dr. Cherakuri at Biltmore Cardiology for a second opinion. He seemed fine also. I figured I'd have the implant done at Mayo just because of the patient portal - it's so convenient to email nurses and see my test results.

I haven't done this yet - but, other than asking the doctor how many procedures does he do a year - is there some other way to find out?

Thanks for your time,
Natalie

2 Comments

Thank you!

by natjohn1 - 2015-07-03 04:07:27

Thank you for your comments, they are very helpful!

Vetting your Dr.

by donr - 2015-07-03 11:07:23

Your DR. knows all about you. You have a right to know all about him/her.

Just come right out & ask him. If he gets all huffy, tell him just what I said & walk out.

I have only ever had ONE surgeon get whacked out of shape when politely asked such questions & that course of action was one I SHOULD have taken - but did not & lived to rue the day.

Start by asking Mayo for a bio on the Dr. Then interview him yourself.

What you want to learn is rational.

Donr

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