In case you missed yesterday’s announcement, Dr. Silverman has begun the process of winding down his practice here in Minnesota. He has accepted a position in Atlanta, and Silverman Ankle & Foot will officially close on March 2, 2025.
We want all of our current patients to continuing getting the best care for their foot and ankle conditions, so we wanted to use today’s blog to provide some tips for transitioning to a new doctor if you’ll be in the market for a different foot and ankle specialist come March.
Tips For Transitioning To A New Doctor
For starters, you can switch to any care provider that you see fit, but we are familiar with many area professionals and are advising that our patients consider transitioning their care to Dr. Brian Sleasman at Allina Health. We have full confidence that Dr. Sleasman will be able to assist with all your orthopedic needs, and we can help with the transfer of your electronic medical records to his office. For more information, you can contact his care coordinator, Jessica, at (651) 241-6640.
If you want to look elsewhere for care, we have some tips for this process:
1. Start Early – Don’t wait until March start looking for a new provider. Many providers are booked out weeks or months in advance, so the sooner you begin the search, the sooner you’ll be able to get in and be seen.
2. Establish Care – It’s also important that you establish care with your new physician. This way they can learn more about you as a patient before you visit them in a treatment capacity.
3. Record Transfer – As we mentioned yesterday, patient medical records will be transferred to Morgan Records Management, LLC. These records will be stored in compliance with state and federal laws for a minimum of seven years after your last service date. You can request copies of your medical records or have them transferred to a specific medical facility by going to their website, or giving them a call at (833) 888-0061.
4. Don’t Settle – Finally, when it comes to your healthcare, don’t settle for anything less than extraordinary service. If you’re just not feeling that connection with your first provider, keep working to establish care with another provider until you find the right fit.