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Long time neurologist leaving me without notice?
Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Jan 8 3:47pm | Replies (5)Comment receiving replies
@applecrumb07 - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.
It's difficult to lose a long-time doctor. My husband always has a resident as his doctor, which means they turn over regularly. He does not mind. But I'm much more into building a relationship with my doctor, hairdresser, dentist, etc.
I do not have epilepsy or a seizure disorder, but my primary care doctor I really liked became associate dean of the medical school at my hospital. I learned about this somehow and that she was culling her patient list. Because I was pregnant at the time and she was managing that care, I was not immediately told to find a new doctor. But after I gave birth, I received the letter telling me about her new position and asking that I find a new doctor. I was sad, and it took quite some time to find a new doctor I really liked.
@royanthony - I'm glad you were able to stay with your neurologist. However, the taking 2 days to correspond with him and having to go through a plethora of hospital voicemail screenings, resulting in your having to speak with his PA first, sounds much less straightforward than you'd hope for.
applecrumb07 - what do you think you'll do next about a neurologist?
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I think I am going to retain an Epileptologist instead of my neurologist. There is one in Mayo's office in Jacksonville where I am treated with the MRI. I hope he will take me as a patient. Relating to access, I participate in a program with my GP called MDVIP. It costs $450 per quarter of the year, but for me with epilepsy, it's well worth the $ I am fortunate to be able to spend. I have access to him 24 hours a day 7 days a week via his cell phone number for an emergency. Of course, a patient should NEVER abuse this option!! MDVIP has a portal, using one's username and password, I can communicate with him directly. Exellent for requesting refills. I'll get a response from him by the next day if not sooner.
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There are several in the same health system but none of them are epilepsy or seizure disorder specific such as MS,stroke,Parkinson's etc. I feel led to consult with another neurologist that treated me for neuropathy in my feet last year....a young woman who I remember discussed with me about her interest in epilepsy.