Questions about CF Center in Albany

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coltsfan715

New member
Hi there guys,

I was wondering if anyone went to this center. If so I was also wondering what you guys thought of Dr. Malanga when he was at this center.

If any of you read my post a few days ago about my going to a new Adult CF Center in town, the doctor I saw was Dr. Malanga. I am almost certain that I will be starting to see him and changing doctors. I like the staff at the office - they had the its great to see you now lets get started kind of attitude and I like that. He seemed nice also.

I talked to him some and he said he had worked at the Center in Albany since about 1994. I figured that if there was any place to find any info out on him it would be here. I am mainly just wondering what people thought of him and their experiences with him in that center as their doctor - if they saw him.

Thanks so uch for any info you can share. As always it is valued and appreciated.

Lindsey
 
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JustDucky

New member
You know something, it's funny how you mention that you are going to Albany Med to the CF center. I was originally seen at the pediatric clinic a few months back..long story, I will be seeing Dr. Rosen in a few weeks. The CF nurse Ronnie is a sweetie and will have all the other lovely docs there too to poke at me..endocrinology, infectious disease, nutrition....she says it is going to be a very long day LOL! I like the staff, have met some of them so I think I will like it there. I have B. cepacia and CFRD, so I won't be withe the regular CF'ers. I wish you luck, I will certainly keep all updated. I did see another pulmo in UCONN, I like him but he wanted me to go to Albany instead because he was not a CF specialist and there was just too much going on with me. Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I have never met Dr. Malanga but have heard good things about him as well.
 
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coltsfan715

New member
Hi Jenn,

I am actually not going to Albany Med, I am in Jacksonville Florida. Dr. Malanga relocated to Jacksonville to open an adult CF Center in town. He said that the CF Coordinator .. I think you mentioned her - he said her name was Ronnie - would be coming down to work with him in September. I guess she is relocating as well. When she gets here the center will officially open and start taking referals. I just made the appointment on my own without a referal, so that is pretty much how I (with my CF status) fell through the cracks.

He was apparently approached by someone at the Peds CF Center in town about heading up the Adult Center here - I do not know the specifics, but that is what I have heard.

Thank you for the info though. I am looking forward to seeing how things progress with this office. It is nice to have a place to go as an adult that can deal with CF lung issues along with the being prepared for the other issues that come along with the territory.

Lindsey
 
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dcgal

New member
Hi Lindsey,<br>
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I was so surprised by your post.  I live in Albany and my
husband was treated at AMC. My husband passed away in July of 2004.
 Dr Malanga was his favorite doctor.  I was very happy
with him also. Not only is he an excellent doctor, he is a
wonderful person. He is very down to earth. They spent quite a long
time talking about hockey during checkups . I am so excited for you
and others in your area- you have a great doctor.  Dr Malanga
was on duty the night my husband passed away and I was so glad he
was there.  He explained everything to us as far as options,
what was happening, etc. It was a great comfort to have him there.
I'll never forget all he did for us.<br>
Jenn- my husband was also was treated by Dr Rosen and he too
is a wonderful doctor- I liked him because he tends to think
outside of the box. As busy as he is, I can't tell you how many
nights he called David at home to see how he was doing or discuss a
plan of action. <br>
I think you both will be happy with your care ! Both doctors are
very committed to CF care.<br>
Mel
 
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dcgal

New member
I also had the opportunity to meet Ronnie. She was hired towards
the end of my husband's life so we only had a handful of visits
with her.  But she is a great nurse and a very sweet person.
 
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