Dr. Robert Jay Futoran, MD

I first met Dr. Futoran at the emergency room two days prior to my surgery. His manner and responses to my concerns about the reasons for surgery gave me confidence to proceed. He took time out of his busy schedule to help me based on a call from my gynecologist on that same day! My surgery was on a Sunday which was probably his day off. His skills and years of experience were evident the morning of my surgery prep when I informed him of an unexpected change in my condition. Right there and then, he adapted his surgical plan to meet my situation. Six days after my surgery, I am feeling so much better. Dr. Futoran is just an awesome surgeon! The best! I also want to thank his residents for all their assurances and explanations. I am so grateful for all of you.

Muchas gracias

Almost a year this month after a terrible and unexpected health condition came, I met Doctor Futoran ... the angel ?? who God chose to save my life ! He is a super duper professional, expert, ethical doctor. Doctor you really are an hero ?????I am very thankful !

Almost a year this month after a terrible and unexpected health condition came, I met Doctor Futoran ... the angel ?? who God chose to save my life ! He is a super duper professional, expert, ethical doctor. Doctor you really are an hero ?????I am very thankful !

I was sent to Dr. Futoran's office for a 2nd opinion on my biopsy results. I had no choice in my referral because I was on Medicaid after losing my job. I have now had a total of three (3) separate visits/encounters with Dr. Futoran and one with his resident, Dr. Hom. All have left me with an unpleasant taste in my mouth. 1) Initial visit. He LAUGHED when I asked if there were other options besides hysterectomy. I was as crystal clear as I could be that if at all possible, I wanted desperately to keep my ovaries and not be thrust into menopause at only 46. He assured me that it would only be a Possible oophorectomy. When he brought me into exam room and started discussing surgery. I told him that during my last fibroid surgery they had tried unsuccessfully laparoscopically and ended up having to go through my abdomen and that I wanted to avoid additional excess keloidal scarring from both again. He looked at his resident and asked "Why couldn't they do it laparoscopically?" She… gave a blank stare. He responded chuckling "Because they weren't me." RESIDENT DR HOM In hospital after surgery, she came in and told me removed Everything. When she said ovaries, I broke down sobbing (which was extremely painful) asking why, what did they find? She said nothing that was just a precaution and then she she callously said " Well you going to go through menopause in another 2 or years anyway". First of all she had no way at all of knowing that for certain. And even if she did, it was another 2 to 3 YEARS.!!! She made it sound like only months. But, at least She didn't laugh at me. 2) DR FUTORAN in the hospital when he was making rounds after Dr Hom had already told me, I told Dr Futoran that if he knew he was just going to take everything "as a precaution", then he should have told me that initially and set the right expectations, so I could better prepare myself. Said that I was mad at him and devastated to be going through menopause. He offered no apology, sympathy, nothing. He just laughed and said you can be mad. I'm sure he believes he saved my life and he may very well, but again it's all about setting the right expectations. During his visit, the nurses reported my belly sounds as hypotensive. He LAUGHED and corrected them saying it's either absent, or normal. When he left the room, the nurses said he's a wonderful doctor, but he should never have said that bc that's a diagnosis, which is outside their scope of practice. To me, regardless even if he felt that way he shouldn't have said it in my presence. That it undermined the nursing staff. 3) Post op visit. When I asked why it hurt so much more after getting home, he again LAUGHED and said bc you're moving more at home. I don't know if it was because of my sex, race, Medicaid status or because he's just another arrogant, cocky surgeon with a God complex who can't be bothered with the actual concerns, fears, feelings of the mere mortals on whom he operates, but I THINK DR FUTORAN IS CONDESCENDING AND DISMISSIVE AND THAT HE GETS OFF ON EMBARRASSING PEOPLE ALL UNDER THE GUISE OF TEACHING/MENTORING Of course it's already scary enough being referred to an Oncologist. But, I actually feel traumatized.

It is apparent that Dr futoran is in high demand. His practice appears to be very busy. Having said that, he is very direct. He will not waste his or your time. He answered all my questions and did not keep me waiting. I don't need a fuzzy wuzzy surgeon, and he does not come across that way. However, he is confident, experienced and on your side. Also, he was highly recommended by my gynecologist, whom I trust immensely,

Dr Futoran operated on me in 2008 for a complicated surgery. He saw the problem right away & I was in surgery in two weeks .It was pre cancers . He got all of it.My check ups have been great for 10 years. I owe him everything...

He is direct and to the point, but will sit with you and answer any questions that you might have. I felt like I was in great hands as I went in for Surgery. Everyone at the hospital has much respect for him and they are willing to share with you that he would be their first choice if they had to have the same surgery.

I am 60 years old and had some very strange symptoms so I wanted to go to a doctor who had, in my mind, see everything. Even though I couldn't find anything on the internet on it, he knew instantly what the problem was. My worst fear was cancer but it was a very simple fix.

A wonderful, compassionate man whose expertise cannot be surpassed.