A heart attack may cause a portion of the heart to die permanently. A stroke may paralyze half of the body beyond rehabilitation. When cancer occurs, it sometimes spreads beyond cure and it always requires expensive treatment, not to mention the emotional devastation associated with it. Would it not be better to detect these conditions early enough to prevent them from taking our lives-or even impairing them?

During my  years of practicing family medicine, I have been dedicated to serving the medical needs of all my patients. The most gratifying aspect of my practice has been the relationships that I have developed with my patients and their families. Many of my patients have been with me for years. Tor this I feel most fortunate and grateful

As a result of my dedication to serving the needs of all patients, my practice has grown very large. Despite working harder and harder, it has become increasingly more difficult to deliver comprehensive care and provide a visit in a timely and unhurried manner.

To better meet the needs of my patients, I have decided to restructure my practice in a way that will allow me to provide the highest level of service to my patients. Starting in April 2008 I will begin transitioning to an exclusive private practice that will be dedicated to a limited number of patients who pay a modest annual enrollment fee. The exclusive private practice philosophy will feature:

*24 hours a day, 7 days a week direct phone access to medical care.

*All your office visits for acute medical needs are covered.

*Same day or next day appointments, that are timely and can be as long as necessary.

*House calls when needed.
*Minimal waiting time for visits in a comfortable private office setting, supplemented by educational material
to enhance your understanding of your health issues.
*Annual comprehensive wellness examination that includes blood work, urinalysis, EKG, and/or chest x-rays.

*Yearly total body scan for early detection and treatment, when indicated.
*My continued commitment to personalized care with an emphasis on wellness and disease prevention.
*Recommending, scheduling, and coordinating important tests such as Colonoscopies, Mammogram, MRI'S, and
any other tests deemed necessary.

My office location and staff will remain the same. Please review the enclosed information describing my new exclusive private practice. If you would like more information, please call 949-248-9797 or email me at spoormehr@yahoo. com. Please feel free to share with your ideas regarding your specific medical needs. Thank you for the opportunity to care for you as your doctor. I look forward to being able to care for you as one of my exclusive private practice patients.

Sincerely

Shahrokh Poormehr, D.O.