Some specialists have performed 1,000 or more of these procedures over the years. When searching for a specialist to treat AC/PMP, patients should be aware that research studies have concluded that the learning curve for the CRS/HIPEC procedure-the “standard of care” for AC/PMP-reaches its peak only after the completion of 130, 140, 180, or perhaps even over 200 of these procedures. We encourage patients to join an online support group where they can solicit feedback on specific specialists from other AC/PMP patients. Ultimately, the selection of a medical provider is a decision that involves many factors, the weighing of which is personal. While we have endeavored to include physicians that meet the above criteria, we strongly encourage patients to (1) use our Questions for Specialists guide when interviewing physicians, (2) solicit multiple physician opinions if possible and also feedback from other AC/PMP patients, and (3) choose the physician that the patient, in the exercise of his or her sole discretion, ultimately determines to be the best fit for them. Inclusion of a physician does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the ACPMP Research Foundation. This resource is provided for informational purposes only.
have received positive feedback from the AC/PMP patient community.have attended medical conferences focused on AC/PMP and/or.engage in research on AC/PMP in addition to clinical practice and/or practice at medical institutions that do so.have treated numerous patients with AC/PMP.are affiliated with a high-volume center performing CRS/HIPEC procedures on a regular basis.However, it includes physicians that meet one or more of the following criteria: This is not intended to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of physicians who treat appendix cancer and pseudomyxoma peritonei (AC/PMP). For specialist recommendations outside the United States, please contact us. The ACPMP Find a Specialist tool includes physicians in the United States with experience in treating appendix cancer and pseudomyxoma peritonei. Questions & Considerations When Selecting a Specialist However, we have provided some suggestions and resources below to assist you in your search. Therefore, the ACPMP Research Foundation does not recommend any particular specialists. Currently, no objective criteria exist to determine what constitutes a “specialist” in the treatment of appendix cancer, pseudomyxoma peritonei, and other peritoneal surface malignancies.
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