I have been a patient of Dr. Hattori for over 13 years. He has been a great doctor. He always takes his time and answers all my questions.  I am happy for him that he is retiring, but sad for me because I don't have a primary doctor anymore.   I live very close to the new outpatient medical facility on 52nd Avenue in Oak Lawn, and that's where I go to see Dr. Hattori. I tried to make an appointment with the new doctor, but he is not accepting any new patients.   Are more doctors going to be at that facility? The staff in the front is doing an excellent job trying to help us, but they can only do so much.   I was hoping, since Dr. Bruno, Dr. Hattori, and Dr. Robinson were all retiring,  that the transition to new doctors at that facility would be seamless, but here I am, having to find a new doctor in one of the surrounding areas, like Burbank, Palos, Evergreen Park, or even Merrionette Park, when I live five minutes from that beautiful facility on 52nd Avenue in Oak Lawn. I am really surprised by this.  Overall, I have been very satisfied with the care I have received  from the Advocate system over my lifetime, but this situation saddens me.  Thank you for your time,  Kathy Blanchard
Oak Lawn Outpatient 9555 52nd Family Practice