Attention Please. What is taking place at St. Louis University Med School goes against all that the profession of medicine stands for: Perfection, Integrity, Professionalism, Humanitarianism, just to name a few.
In this situation the dismissal of an eminent surgeon and a great humanitarian, Dr. Firlit, who has performed incredible work at Cardinal Glennon Hospital is a mystery to everyone except those behind closed doors at SLU.
Good care is hard to come by. Exceptional care indispensable. So why is this happening??
We adults are well aware of the difficulties when seeking medical care for ourselves. This writer was once sent home with a condition that needed immediate attention, which the physicians in attendance couldn't solve and furthermore did not have the interest to pursue a resolution. I was lucky to find the kind of doctor who deserved the title of Physician and survived to tell the tale. And here we have innocent children and their parents with no replacement physician. And in fact the likelihood of acquiring as skilled a man is uncertain if not impossible.
What are the reasons? We most likely will never know for it is all behind closed doors. And Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, a charitable institution, now cannot give reasons to many, many stranded children. Explain that to the public!
Supporters of Dr. Casey Firlit, Ph.D, M.D.
Disabled children are once again slapped in the face. Dirty politics and inflated egos at St. Louis University Medical School extinguish the chance for a more productive life for hundreds of Spina Bifida, Myelomengiocele and Neurogenic bladder and bowel patients. A well known and respected Pediatric Urologist has been suspended from his position along with his surgical privileges. Who will speak for these children now that Dr. Firlit is gone? Will you? Let us know what you think! Please support Dr. Casey Firlit by using the list at the side of this page to contact those who can reinstate our doctor and our friend.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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Who is Dr. Casey Firlit?
He is currently professor and chief of pediatric urology, Dr. Firlit leads the Cardinal Glennon pediatric urology team which specializes in the surgical treatment and reconstruction of kidney, urinary tract and genital conditions and anomalies. He earned his undergraduate and doctorates in pharmacology and medicine at Loyola University, and after completing his urologic surgery residency, completed two urologic surgery fellowships in pediatric urology and pediatric renal transplantation at Northwestern University. Dr. Firlit is extensively published in a wide range of adult & pediatric urologic, neurourologic, transplantation and immunologic journals, and has served on the editorial and review board of the Journal of Urology. Dr. Firlit is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, American Urological Association, Society for Pediatric Urology, and American Association of Clinical Urologists.
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