Dr. Joe Mikhael:
How do I find a good hematologist oncologist? Hi everyone, Dr. Joseph Mikhael here, Chief Medical Officer of the International Myeloma Foundation, and I want to talk to you about finding a good hematologist oncologist in less than a minute. First of all, we have to ask the question, what makes a good hematologist oncologist? Well, first of all, it's important to connect with your healthcare team. We know that when you feel that connection, it actually has an impact on your care. And number two, for your general care we think it's really important that you have someone who's close to you, who lives in your proximity.
In addition to your local hematologist oncologist, we also suggest that every myeloma patient have a connection to a specialist in multiple myeloma. There may be one near you or it may be further away, and we want to facilitate the process of ensuring that you have that connection with them. Call us on the InfoLine, visit us at myeloma.org, and we'll find a way to connect you with an expert who will work in conjunction with your own hematologist oncologist to ensure that you receive the best care possible. For more information about multiple myeloma, or if you have personal questions related to your own or a loved one's diagnosis, please visit us at myeloma.org.
