Fw: Dr J and fellow

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Last year Dr. J and I were talking about just that. He had intereviewed a

handfull of young docs, and no one was interested. He said all they were

interested in was regular hours, vacations, and money. They didn't want to deal

with illnesses like lyme which they knew nothing about...It was so sad, and he

was quite discouraged. He did have an arrangement where doctors can shadow him

to learn how to treat TBD which is what Dr. M did for a few years prior to

coming on board.

While Dr. J said that she " writes " prescriptions, I think it may be that she

recommends the courses of treatment for him to approve. But he is very pleased

with her assesments.

Re: [ ] clarification on Dr J's asst.

Hi ,

Jake (8 yo) saw Dr. J in February (already had a Lyme Dx) At that time,

Dr J briefly examined and talked to and I. He drew blood work on

us. hasn't had the " full " exam (2 hr), so Dr. Marra will do that

when we go back in May. Jake already had an appt, so in order for us to

get their appts. on the same day, will see Dr. M. The

receptionist said that he would then see Dr. J for about 15 min.

following. Jake's appt is with Dr. J (a follow-up appt). Coming from

TN, we have to have their appts the same day. It seems that Dr. M is

somewhat practicing like a nurse practioner would. I'm not sure if she

can right prescriptions though? Hmm..yes, I think it will be an assest

to the office. I am very concerned that there is no one following in

his footsteps. He really, really, REALLY needs a fellow in the office

with him! This is desperately needed! UGH. When I spoke to Dr. Fallon

at the conference last fall in Philadelphia, he mentioned that there

needed to be funding for a fellowship with Dr. . I so agree!

(TN)