Biliary Tract Cancer near San Luis Obispo, CA

Biography: Dr. Thomas Spillane, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in San Luis Obispo, CA. He is 60 years old. Dr. Thomas Spillane, MD is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: My care philosophy is also not static. I modify my treatment recommendations based on patient's age, existing medical conditions, cancer stage and specific molecular features, and of course the patient's preferences. While I make strong recommendations in certain conditions, I prefer to make shared decision with my patients in challenging cases. Therefore I listen to them carefully and try to make them comfortable in their plan of care in the end. I give them the opportunity to ask and learn about their condition and how we are going to deal with it. I put an emphasis on their understanding of their disease status, prognosis, treatment options, and how treatment works. I encourage them to fight their cancer, but I don't give them a false hope. I believe in miracles but I am also realistic. My role as their doctor is to provide the best available care and take them to wherever they want to go.