Ginger, Yes, he is fully aware of my circumstances. That is why he squeezes me in whenever I need it and he usually suggests a time when the office is clearing out so that I don't have to sit with other patients when the flu is rampant here. He also knows me well enough that if I have a symptom that concerns me, he knows it is real and that I am not exaggerating. He will also call me and speak to me if needed..
He knows and understands that my primary transplant care is with the Mayo physicians. The way it works is that I have my annual liver/kidney checkup at Mayo, and they will send him all of the records so he knows what is going on, and he monitors my general health. I am fortunate to have an uncomplicated health history.