It is with a heavy heart that I announce my early retirement. I am one of the fortunate few to have loved what I do for a living for over 23 years, but a genetic degeneration of my spine has caused numbness and weakness in my dominate hand. Surgical attempts to improve my condition have not helped, and I am absolutely unwilling to take even the slightest risk involving the safety of you, my valued patient. I am transferring your records to Dr. David Magilke, who I have worked with for over 16 years and recommend without reservation.