I have to agree with Jeff and there will be mnay more than one Dr that you will be seeing. They are as good as you can find.Once they see you and decide what they have to do, in my case, I saw the Same Dr Jeff had, went home and back the next day to see a DR then next day was having surgery.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here