In the many years we have been coming to the Myelomeningocele Clinic there has been what feels like an endless turnover of doctors. There have been 3 orthopedic doctors, 2 neurosurgeons, and 3 urologists. It isn't easy entrusting the care of your child to others, and with each and every change we have to start all over again. What is the deal? I used to think it must be something about Glennon, but now I understand the doctors are actually hired by SLU.
Why are these doctors, one after another, leaving or in the case of Dr. Firlit, being "let go?" I can only believe that there is something seriously flawed in how SLU treats its employees. Each change has been difficult, some more than others. I have to say the loss of Dr. Firlit is particularly disheartening. We love him. He has done so much for us. Now what? Is anyone going to bother to talk about why he is no longer here and tell us who will be our urologist? Or are we, once again, being abandoned, let down, marginalized? Because that's the way it feels. Explain this to the children.
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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We now know why they called Dr. Firlit the "Best of the Best" when they referred us to him. He is by far the best in his craft. We ask that St. Louis University reinstate him immediately. Why should St. Louis University make the children and parents suffer. Our family needs Dr. Firlit. The St. Louis family needs Dr. Firlit.
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