Brian B Gilmer

Oct 7, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Shadman Sinha |Anita A. Kelkar |Brian B Gilmer |Theodore Schwartz

I speak to a desperate father on the phone. His daughter’s migraines are making her miss school but the earliest pediatric neurology appointment is six months out. A young teen likely needs growth hormone therapy but the pediatric endocrinologist isn’t available for another seven months. An exasperated mother whose child’s constant outbursts are leading to failing classes must drive two hours to see the only available developmental pediatrician.

Oct 7, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Anita A. Kelkar |Shadman Sinha |Brian B Gilmer |Theodore Schwartz

On Thursday night, the eve of the Heart Failure Society of America conference scheduled in Atlanta, a flurry of text messages circulated among attendees: "Is HFSA still going to happen?" "Are you still flying in?" "How is the weather out there?" Later that evening, HFSA president Dr. James C. Fang and the Board of Directors sent an email announcing the cancellation of the annual meeting due to Hurricane Helene.

Oct 7, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Brian B Gilmer |Theodore Schwartz |Ryan Richman |Corinne Carland

Are Physicians Really Part of the Middle Class Now? Whether we like it or not, physicians are merging into the middle class. I don’t mean that in a strictly financial sense. While the trend for physician income is depressingly down, the middle class (based on the Pew Research Center definition) makes two-thirds to double the U.S. median household income or roughly $50,000–$150,000 a year. Most physicians are doing better than that.

Sep 3, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Matthew Kent |Hailey Roumimper |Richard Allen |Brian B Gilmer

Dialing my grandparents' familiar phone number, I reflected on the enduring significance of these 10 digits. Over the years, my grandparents have instilled in me an appreciation for the sharp wit and intelligence of the elderly. However, I remain troubled by the pervasive assumption in medicine that older individuals invariably suffer from cognitive decline.

Sep 3, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Brian B Gilmer |Richard Allen |Joseph Philip Zucchi |Danny Landau

Despite being initially described in 1991, when I exited training about 10 years ago, I had never seen, much less treated, a meniscal root tear. However, I am now certain that it was seeing me. What seemed like a relatively rare or obscure diagnosis is now one of the most commonly performed isolated meniscal repairs in my practice. Unfortunately, recognition outside of the sports medicine and arthroscopic knee subspecialty remains lagging and these tears are often missed or present late.