Dr. Mia Finkelston out of practice?

[Erk]

As a long time patient of Dr. Mia, I was saddened to get a letter saying she would not longer be practicing with the (former) Breton Medical group. Does anybody know if she is practicing somewhere else or just said dahellwiddit?

[migtig]

She said the heck with it. She had a no compete clause in her contract and wouldn't be able to work anyway for a couple of years. She was just supposed to be a part-timer, and had been for years, and she liked spending time with her patients. She was overworked and was rushed through appointments. I think she's doing what's best for her, but I'll really miss her.

[Restless]

Dr. Wilkinson has also left the practice. I have heard rumors but can't verify them. It is so sad that they are both leaving. They really cared about their patients.

[Erk]

Originally Posted by migtig

She said the heck with it. She had a no compete clause in her contract and wouldn't be able to work anyway for a couple of years. She was just supposed to be a part-timer, and had been for years, and she liked spending time with her patients. She was overworked and was rushed through appointments. I think she's doing what's best for her, but I'll really miss her.

Thats what I figured. The last time I was in there she was frustrated by the new managements strict allocation of 'this much time per patient' and that they were pretty much on a time clock each time they stepped into an examination room.

My opinion is this is the first wave of impacts of Obamacare. A lot of Md's are just gonna say 'screw it'.

[buddscreekman]

Originally Posted by Restless

Dr. Wilkinson has also left the practice. I have heard rumors but can't verify them. It is so sad that they are both leaving. They really cared about their patients.

Wilkinson is the absolute best around. Do you know if he is going to practice solo? What about Dr.Lee and .....hmmm....I can't think of any other doctors there now that I think about it. Don't like either PA.

[belvak (Premo)]

The letter I got from Dr. Mia indicated she was recommending Natalie Farmer to her patients. Anyone ever seen her? This all really saddens me. I became one of Dr. Wilkinson's patients when he first opened his practice. I loved them both.

ETA -- I also think they are/were being "forced" by MedStar to change their style of care. I know one time Dr. Mia told me one thing, then I got a call from a nurse who told me I needed to start another medicine. That was totally contrary to what Dr. Mia and I had discussed.

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

Originally Posted by Erk

Thats what I figured. The last time I was in there she was frustrated by the new managements strict allocation of 'this much time per patient' and that they were pretty much on a time clock each time they stepped into an examination room.

My opinion is this is the first wave of impacts of Obamacare. A lot of Md's are just gonna say 'screw it'.

Obamacare's drive-thru medical care. TOTAL

[buddscreekman]

Originally Posted by DEEKAYPEE8569

Obamacare's drive-thru medical care. TOTAL

So you believe "Obamacare" (dumbest expression in current use) is the cause of this specific situation? And not MedStar?
Not directing this so much at you personally,DK - but isn't Obamacare kind of the new favorite term for people who just want to fit in and sound knowledgeable? In other words,no solid evidence to back up anything,just a term thrown around so all the good ol boys can nod and shake their heads and feel a common bond. You can't get in to see the doc? Damn Obamacare. Doctor leaving a practice? Obamacare. I'm not taking a political stance,just commenting on a pattern I see and playing my usual devil's advocate position.

[bucketlady]

Seriously, so sad.... Dr. Wilkinson is the best I've seen in 30 + years of healthcare... and Dr. Mia was a female version of him:) They both were kind and compassionate and well versed.... I heard that Dr. Tom was going to work for the Peace Corp, don't know about Dr. Mia.

[Toxick]

Originally Posted by Restless

Dr. Wilkinson has also left the practice. I have heard rumors but can't verify them.

Apparently he went to the Peace Corps in DC or something. I was a patient of his for a long time, and talking to him, it was very obvious that he had been growing increasingly unhappy with MedStar and a lot of the BS he had to deal with.

I miss him. :(