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What to do when you get a letter saying your Neurologist has left the practice

No notice he is gone, I called & asked they say they have no info on where.  They have one young Dr in office accepting new patients, she concentrates on headaches, no mention of Alz.  I am kind of in a panic.  What to do?

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  • Iris L.
    Iris L. Member Posts: 4,433
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    What a disappointment!  You might begin with the new doctor and ask for a referral or recommendation to a dementia specialist. 


    Or call the Helpline and ask a Care Consultant for names of suitable doctors in your area.  


    If you are a member of a support group, ask some of the members about their own doctors.  


    I wish you success in finding a knowledgeable doctor for yourself!

     

    Iris

  • Jo C.
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    Sometimes, a medical office will not give out information as to where a physician has gone to.  I have had this happen; I used Google with the name of the doctor and city and found the information as to where the physician had moved to. 

    J.

  • Michael Ellenbogen
    Michael Ellenbogen Member Posts: 991
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    What was the full name of the doctor you had and were he last worked?
  • Arrowhead
    Arrowhead Member Posts: 362
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    When my wife’s neurologist moved on, her case was reassigned to one of his colleagues. I would suggest asking them if they have another neurologist on staff or if they can recommend one.

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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