Chris Tsoi, Dr

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Nov 22, 2024

I would be very hesitant about going to Dr. Tsoi if you are a breast cancer patient.

I saw Dr Tsoi for a consultation for a second breast cancer. I expressed how important it was to me that he do a nipple sparing mastectomy. But, because I had underwent a prior surgery on that same breast he said it could not be done. What upset me that day is that I asked if he would at least give it a try to save my nipple and yet he refused. He was quite harsh saying some hurtful and unnecessary words to me at a time when I was feeling very vulnerable from my recent diagnosis. I am generally a very strong woman and do not cry often, but that day I left his office in tears.

After giving a lot of thought, I decided to go to a different plastic surgeon. The doctor I ended up going to is excellent with breast cancer patients. He gave me his word he would do all he could to save my nipple. I was so pleased to wake up from that surgery to learn that I still had my nipple.

It’s now been a little over a year and every time I think of Dr. Tsoi, I feel upset. Had I settled with him I would have lost my nipple, something that was very important to me. I think of other breast cancer patients and hope the same has not happened to them.

Do not settle. If he (or any other physician) will not even try as in a situation such as this, do not settle! Get a second opinion. Check reviews. Do your due diligence. That is what I did and I am so happy I sought treatment elsewhere, even though in Denver and further from home.

Lisa Tannler — google_place

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