A Letter From Dr. Donna Beallis to her patients:

8/25/05

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of a very important change in my medical practice with Carle Foundation Physician Services.

In the recent weeks, I’ve faced difficult decisions regarding my continued medical practice and growing obligations at home with my children.  Motherhood is very important to me, and so I have decided to limit my medical practice at this time.

Effective September 1, 2005 I will be reducing my hours in the office, working 8am-11am daily.  Realizing that adult primary care services cannot be provided appropriately within this time, I am shifting my focus for patient care to Female Wellness and Prevention (ages 5-40).  It is my intention to immediately begin making this shift.  

I will keep appointments with anyone who currently has a scheduled appointment.  However, with my new office hours, if you call to schedule a new appointment please anticipate that my availability will be significantly reduced.  I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.

My colleagues in Family Practice and Adult Medicine will be available to see you for health care needs falling outside the parameters of my practice.  (This includes Family Nurse Practitioners Janet Baker and Vickie Bushur.)  Our clinic administration is presently seeking additional primary care provider staff to assist with the growing needs of our patients.

Thank you for your understanding and support, I have enjoyed the relationships that I have built over the years with my patients. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Beallis or another physician at Carle Foundation Physicians, please call 217.258.5900.