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In shock!!!!!


Phyllis4732

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I am in a state of shock! Recently, I received a form letter from my Dr. stating that along with Medicare, he was going to be a Humana Dr, He expounded on the wonders of belonging to such a group, I had no intention of joining, I have a personal dislike of HMO's but to each his own,

 

Today I called up to make an apppointment because I'm almost out of medicine and the reseptionist said he isn't here anymore. I guess I said What? and she said that he sold his practice and is moving. I asked where and she said to Georgia. I have followed hom in the past 14-1/2 years from Ormond Beach to Jacksonville Beacg and Jacksonville to Ponte Vedre (between Jacksonville and St Augustine) to Lake City and then to two locations in St. Augustine where he had his own practice. He said his wife # (#2) said that that was it, she wasn't moving anymore. He bought a home, had a son (had a daughter with the first wife who he has custody of) and everything seemed ok and now this!.

 

I have come to the conclusion that this man m has a flaw somewhere. He is no longer a kid, He seemed to have a good practice but then he started messing it up and people (one I know) stopped going to him. He was debiting checks before the ink was even dry. Guess he just got an offer to good to refuse. Maybe he wants to try the medical drug sales racket as he had said many friends were doing. If he wants to practice in another state, he would have to get a license but why? He loves golf and bosting and he had it all,,,,,,,,unless there is now wife #3. Guess I'll never know............

 

So, what do you do when you need medication and don't have time to find someone else? I have many crazy ideas but not taking meds (although I'd like to) is not one of them. So, I took an appointment with an ex-retired, plder Dr. and maybe he has old fashiuoned iseas like I have. I hope so. :uhm:

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Is there someon taking over his practice? There should be someone there in the office so you can get your refills or your records sent to a new Dr.

Most Dr's I know send out a letter saying they are moving and to contact Dr._________ . I didn't think it was legal to leave a patient high and dry.

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Hi Phil

 

Wow you just never know these days. Guess I will have to stock some extra Pepsi here at Harmony Lane.

 

Anyway don't try not taking your meds. Hope the new (older) doc works out. Other options might be to check on who bought his prctice as Bonnie mentioned. Check with the pharmacy that fills your perscriptions and if there is an out patients clinic in your community maybe they could help.

 

Boy just when you think that you got your sub under control someone goes and opens an outside valve and you are up to your a** in seawater.

 

Hope things work out ok. Remember we're pullin for ya.

 

Smiles :)

 

Gary

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