September 22, 2021
Dear patients,
I hope that you and your families are keeping well during this pandemic.
I wanted to let you know about changes coming to my practice over the next few months. As most of you know, I have been working very restricted hours since last year and I apologize for the inconvenience that I know this has caused you.
After much reflection, I feel it best that I step back from clinical practice at this point so that you can have a primary care physician who is more accessible. As such, I will be looking for a physician to assume care as your family doctor, someone who is a good fit to take over my practice.
I want to assure you that my own health is fine, although there have been some complex health problems with my father. This will be a chance for me to have more time to care for myself and my family.
Over the next few months, you may see a new face or two at upcoming appointments as we interview replacement physicians. I will still be working the shifts that have already been booked, so if you have an upcoming appointment booked with me, it will indeed be me who will be seeing you. I expect there will be a smooth transition to a physician who will continue your care seamlessly.
I want to reassure you that Dr. Kevin Leung and Dr. Laura Hendrick, as well as our front desk staff, Vangie and Yonne, will continue as usual at our clinic. Dr. Leung and Dr. Hendrick both have full practices and are unable to take over care of my patients.
Once we have found my replacement physician, I will post an official announcement and introduction on this website and will provide further details at that time.
I hope to see you at an upcoming appointment in the next few months. In addition, I do expect that I will still be around the office at times (as a locum), so I may see you then. In the meantime, I want to tell you how much of a privilege it has been to be of service to you and your families. It has truly been an honour to see my patients grow up and move through life’s stages. Thank you for sharing your confidences with me and trusting me with your concerns. I wish all of you the very best.
Yours sincerely,
Alice C.N. Wong, MD