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

    4umema
    4umema Member Posts: 1
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    in I Am Living With Alzheimer's or Other Dementia
    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: 4,592
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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.
      Jo C. Member Posts: 2,958
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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
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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.

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