Dear Patient:

 

After over 40 years in medicine, 30 of those years at Dowd Medical Associates, I am writing to tell you of my plan to retire. The effective date of my retirement will be October 31, 2022, at which time I will no longer be able to treat you.

 

As you know, Linda Fallon, NP accepted a new position in March 2022. Additionally, Kimberly Angelini, DNP will soon be on maternity leave.

 

I am collaborating over the ensuing months with practitioners at Nova Womens’ Health in North Reading and Burlington Obgyn Associates in Burlington to provide you with professionals that I trust to care for you. These include:

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Anju Nayar MD, FACOG;

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Yoon Cho MD, FACOG;

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Julianne Scott DO;

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Heather Love MD, MPH;

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Kelly Pastor PA;

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Jennifer Aruda NP;

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Melissa Outerbridge NP.

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You can learn more about their experience and expertise on their websites. Appointments can be made on their websites or by calling:

Nova Women’s Health

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novaobgyn.com

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987-664-5979

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21 Main Street

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North Reading, MA

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Burlington Obgyn Associates

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bobgyn.com

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781-272-4667

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101 Cambridge Street

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Burlington, MA.

 

Your records will continue to be on file at Dowd Medical Associates. To request transfer of your records, please complete a consent for “Authorization to Release Healthcare Information”. It is available on our website, under “forms”. You can email this to gynmedrecords@dowdmed.com or mail it to:

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Dowd Medical Associates

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Medical Records

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107 Woburn Street

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Reading, MA 01867.

A reasonable fee will be charged to cover the cost of transfer. Records will then be transferred to Nova Women’s Health, Burlington Obgyn Associates or a physician of your choosing.

 

If you wish to find another physician, I suggest that you contact your health plan or the Massachusetts Medical Society customer service line at 781-434-7311 which operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. After providing authorization, a copy of your records will be transferred to your new physician.

 

It has been an honor to have served you over the last 30 years, and I wish you all the best for the future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Judith A. Carpentier, MD, FACOG