“From my initial contact with Slocum Center via referral from my GP, I was impressed with the high level of respect and reassurance I received beginning with my initial phone call to the ‘hand’ department. My injury was a lump at the base of my left middle finger that originated from a penetrating cat claw, and the unknown was worrisome to me. Dr Tavakolian alleviated that with his diagnosis of an ‘inclusion cyst’. He advised doing nothing as long it was not painful or intrusive. He said a lump will likely always be there, and he could remove it, but at unnecessary expense and trouble. Since I own and operate an alpaca farm of 50 animals, that solution would be more debilitating than just leaving it alone. So I continue to observe and be aware of it, just as I do with my herd and their health maintenance. Knowledge is reassuring, and at this time, this is the correct choice.“