My children's doctor died in 2005.?

Question

No one sent us notification, the office is closed and telephone numbers are disconnected. How do I get my kids medical records?

Answer 1

First, be in touch with the health department for the area in which the doctor was practicing. They will have copies of immunization records and such. Second, they may have or probably have a way to regain access into some of the major records. But, usually, for the little stuff, everyday colds and ear aches, there probably isn't a record, unless someone kept all the files (thousands of them) for some reason. Even when a doctor is affiliated with a hospital, which only some are, the hospital doesn't keep the doctors records. The hospital will keep records of what was performed at the hospital, And someone mentioned the AMA, American Medical Association. No, they won't have the records. Your best chance to start would be the Health Department in your area.

Answer 2

Contact your state medical association, and/or your state attorney general's office. The records should still exist.

Answer 3

Call the AMA. They can refer you to who took over the practice when he died, or they may have taken control of his records.

Answer 4

I would tell the secretary at the new office what the situation is and let them figure it out. That's what they get paid for.

Answer 5

I would contact the state board that licenses doctors in your state and find out their recommendations.

Answer 6

did he have any partners?(other MDs work there, can you look up their names)

Also most or many MDs have affiliations with hospitals. If you can figure out which hospital he worked at or for, you can call them & I'm sure they can help you.

Good luck. Marcella

Answer 7

contact the hospital in which the doctor was affiliated