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Originally Posted by expatriot98
I've been going to this guy for 20 years and he's a really good Doc. Really calm demeanor, good at finding cause of ailments and has a great and busy practice with several on his nursing staff and 3 office people. He's about 50 and in great health (I think), strong family guy and always really positive. I got a text from his office Friday @ 4:56 PM say he had decided to retire and close his practice. Last day to see patients is 8/20 and the office closes on 8/27. They added and email to get records past that date.
Don't Docs usually find someone to take over a successful practice and transition over? It sounds very strange.
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I had a doc who left on short notice because of a cancer diagnosis. He had no outward signs of illness, but many cancer patients don't until chemo.
I had a dentist who also left quite quickly because of a terminal illness in the family (his wife, I think).
I also worked professionally with a doctor who left his position rather quickly because of a disagreement with his department head. His departure date also was likely influenced by the better position he obtained in a different hospital several states away.
You may never know the real reason, but lots of things can be going on that patients don't know about. In addition to the above, it could also be financial issues.