I was contacted by a JW pt in Sacramento area who needs surgery to remove rectal tumor. Pt has undergone chemo and radiation but now does not have a cooperative surgeon. Pt has a 4 week window for surgery. Pt also only has medi-cal and is not old enough for Medicare. Does anyone know of a cooperative surgeon in Northern California willing to help? Any coordinators or program managers that can help? Please advise.

Thank you for your prompt response.
ap

I was contacted by this lady recently and so have been working on trying to find a doctor in the Fresno area. So far her insurance has been the problem, but I am still working on it.

Julie Cade RN
St Agnes Medical Center, Fresno CA

I used to be the Bloodless Coordinator in San Pablo. I am now the Blood Conservation Manager in San Ramon We had a Surgeon in San Pablo that performed this type of Surgery for another PT from Davis. I can get his info if you like.

Mike Nixon
Blood Conservation Manager
San Ramon Regional
925-275-8281

She has an appointment to be seen in Palm Springs, CA. Surgery to follow.

Thank you for your replies. Hopefully we can get her some help.
Best,
ap