Seacord Lynne M MD

Man, did that woman read my medical info. She knew all about me. And that’s the way it should be.
You don’t hide things from doctors.
I saw Dr. Seacord May 14, because my allergist, James Wedner, MD, said I had not one — but TWO — heart murmurs.
She shook my hand when she came into the examination room. And shook my hand when we were done. Amazing bedside manner and respect.
First, however, was a visit with my internist to determine if this should move forward. She decided in the positive (or would you call it the negative).
Then, an echocardiogram at Barnes-​Jewish Hospital Center for Advanced Medicine. An aborted appointment with Dr. Seacord, as the echo results were not available yet.
So, on May 14, Dr. Seacord edumicated me on the workings of the heart. I think I knew most of it already, but I don’t know details like a cardiologist does.
She thinks it might be genetic, so I’m getting tested for «that» gene. Thanks, Mom and Dad!
If it’s genetic, I’ve got to have my children tested for «that» gene, and tell my sisters about it, in case they also have «that» gene.
Dr. Seacord adjusted my meds — prescribed by my internist — so I made sure my internist knew those adjustments had been made. I hope these doctors talk amongst themselves, but I’m not sure. You never know.
What I have is called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy:
Read about it, if you want. Scares the shit out of me. I’m going back to see Dr. Seacord in two weeks. Great!

The doctor is very good but her office staff is rude and they are using outdated methods to communicate with their patients. Direct telephone contact is no longer enough because people play «phone tag». Other physician offices are using email communication which is far more efficient. There are other very good cardiologists in town with better office systems.