MD Can Help - Get the Care that Meets Your Needs, Not Just the Care that Treats Your Disease



	PATIENT SERVICES With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Gazelle understands that people often feel overlooked by the complex medical system and want a doctor who truly listens. Dr. Gazelle works as your personal consultant, coach, care manager, and advocate. She will partner with your own physician to address all your needs, collaborating with them to make sure you get all the information you need and that you get the best possible care. *MD Can Help doesn’t replace your regular doctor, but adds* an extra layer of car*e. “You are important,”* says Dr. Gazelle. “Whether you have just received a serious diagnosis or are in the advanced stages, I help you and your loved ones get care that focuses on you as a unique individual.” Dr. Gazelle will go to your home, assisted living or nursing facility and can attend appointments with you or your aging parent. In her quest to advocate for the best care, she authored “Don’t Leave the Hospital Sicker Than You Went In! A Doctor’s 106 Tips for a Healthy and Save Hospital Experience.” An Assistant Clinical Professor at Harvard Medical School and hospice medical director, Dr. Gazelle is a national expert in care of the seriously ill. She is available to see patients in the greater-Boston area only. For a free phone consultation or to schedule an appointment, call (617) 232-1600 or email us at info@MDCanHelp.com For Frequently Asked Questions click here Help is available if any of the following are true for you or someone you love: You feel that something is missing in your medical care and you don't know where to turn You feel like your doctors are caring for your disease but have lost sight of YOU You need a doctor to explain your medical condition in clear, practical terms You need assistance caring for a loved one and you live far away You want your own physician consultant to advocate for the needs of you or your loved one and help you navigate the complex healthcare maze You have recently been diagnosed with a potentially life-limiting illness or your illness is progressing You want a doctor to communicate with your doctor to make sure you have all the information you and your loved ones need You need assistance discussing difficult issues as a family You need emotional support during the experience you and your loved ones are going through You are grieving a loss and need someone to help you through the process Examples of illnesses appropriate for MD Can Help include cancer, Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, advanced heart, lung, or kidney disease, Parkinson's disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease,) cirrhosis, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, or advanced age with progressive failure to thrive, weight loss or decreased level of function. For a list of Dr. Gazelle’s other services, please return to the Our Services page.