Neck, Back and Pain Care for Fremont, Hayward, Union City, Oakland, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Tracy and the entire San Francisco Bay Area

 December 19, 2007

TO MY PATIENTS:

After nearly 20 wonderful years in Pleasanton and Fremont, I have decided it is time to move on.  I will close my practice on January 31, 2008.  After a short break, I will return to teaching and research.  It is something I have always wanted to do.  I will miss everyone who has come to me for care.  You have all become very important in my life.

Douglas Abeles, M.D., has agreed to care for my patients.  He is a wonderful, board certified orthopedist, with experience in complex spine, and a vast knowledge of the Workers’ Compensation system.  His office is located at 21030 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA  94546.  Please call his staff at 510-538-0430 to arrange an appointment.  He will have your charts.

For the past several months, I talked to many patients and have already referred most to Dr. Abeles or other specialists.  I will continue working to help everyone find new and wonderful physicians.  If you want to see me again before the office is closed, please call 510-494-5700 immediately.

You are, of course, free to see any doctor you choose.  Call if you wish.  Talk to your primary care doctor.  You should make sure that your insurance will cover visits with Dr. Abeles.  Other excellent local neurosurgeons and orthopedists with experience in spine include:

For those with Workers’ Compensation injuries, your insurance company can make chart copies for you.  For others, copies will also be available for a small fee.  After February first, your medical records will be with Dr. Abeles.  Your records will be preserved for at least seven years after your last visit.

I hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday and I will miss you all.

 Sincerely,