It is with some sense of sadness and regret that I write this letter to tell you that I will be retiring from my private practice at the end of 2008. I have always considered it a privilege to work with each and every one of you to help you stay as healthy as possible.

  A few years ago I gave up the practice of delivering babies in Seattle after many years of providing that service to my patients.  The relentless rise in the cost of obstetrical malpractice insurance forced my hand in that decision as it did for many of my colleagues.

  Now I am retiring from private practice to spend more time with my family. The rising cost of maintaining a small private practice has made this decision come a little sooner than I had anticipated.

  I know I speak for Margaret and Lori, too, when I say we will miss each and every one of you.

  Margaret will still be able to see you as a patient at the Hall Health Center at the University of Washington. You do not need to be a student at the UW to be seen in their clinic. Their appointment phone number is 206-616-2495.

  I will continue to see gynecology patients on a part-time basis at the Skagit Valley Hospital and Clinics in Mt. Vernon, Washington, on Thursdays and Fridays in the coming year.  I will also continue to perform locum tenens services for physicians who need help with their practices on a part-time basis.

  I have always enjoyed working with you all and wish you the best in the coming year.

  Sincerely,

  Stephen J. Waszak, M.D.

  We will forward your records to the provider of your choice as you select a new physician to take care of your future healthcare needs.  You can contact Lori about this at our office at 206-386-3600.

  If you have a question about your bill you can call AR Solutions, our billing service, at 206-522-1222.

 

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