An update from Dr. Fishman:
It’s been an extraordinary week for our state, our country, and the world. As we are all too keenly aware, the COVID-19 pandemic is taking a great toll on all aspects of life, especially healthcare.
Dr. Fishman will continue to follow the recommendations of the Michigan Department of Health and the following professional organizations, The American College of Surgeons, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Ascension Health and Beaumont Health.
As of Friday, March 19, 2020, Dr. Fishman’s office will close with the
exception of emergencies and essential patient visits at least until April 2020.
At the current time, there is a shortage of personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and our colleagues (heroes, really) working in the emergency rooms and treating patients in the hospital need all of the supplies we can provide. We are so blessed to live in a country where entire communities are working
together to care for one another. I am so proud of every single person who is working in the Emergency Centers and in Hospitals and other health care facilities right now caring for those in need.
For my patients whom I need to see, please note the following:
-No walk in patients.
-High risk patients (ie respiratory or other health conditions) or patients over 65,
consider staying at home to minimize any potential exposure.
-Allow us to check you in and open any doors for you.
-There will be only one patient seen in the office at one time.
-A HEPA air filter will be continuously running.
-As always, each room and the office common areas are disinfected after each patient.
If you have a cough, fever, shortness of breath or generalized malaise, kindly DO NOT come to the office. Call your family physician for further instructions.
Please do not come to the office if you have been sick within the last two weeks or have been exposed to anyone who has been sick within the last two weeks. In addition, please remain home if you have travelled out of the local area in the last two weeks.
If you need to see Dr. Fishman but are unable to make an appointment, please call the office to discuss other options.
Our patients’ health is our priority.
If you have questions, please feel free to call the office at 248-643-7374.
