01/24/2025
Dear Valued Patients,
We are writing to inform you that following the passing of Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Michael Baghdoian, Orthopedic Associates, P.C. is now permanently closed. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for allowing us to care for you and/or your family over the past fifty years. It has been an honor and privilege to serve our community, and we are deeply appreciative of the trust you placed in us. As a past patient of Dr. Baghdoian, we want to ensure that you are informed about the closure of the practice and how it may impact you.
If you are in need of an orthopedic specialist, we encourage you to request a referral from your primary care physician or consult your current health insurance carrier for a list of providers in your area.
An important aspect of this transition is assuring you have access to your medical records. We have retained Cariend, a medical records custodian, to manage the records for the next seven (7) years. Cariend is not a medical provider and does not handle billing, medications, or referrals.
If you need a copy of your medical records, or would like records sent to your healthcare provider or another third party, we have provided options for you to request them. Note, requestors should be prepared to complete a Records Release Authorization Form and provide a copy of government-issued photo ID, as required by HIPAA. Please complete an Authorization within thirty (30) days after you receive this letter.
Request Options:
1. The fastest way to process requests for copies of medical records is to visit Cariend’s website and follow the instructions posted here: https://www.cariend.com/request-records/
2. If you do not have access to a computer or internet, Cariend can be reached by phone at 404-991-7080. Please note the HIPAA laws do not allow medical records to be released based on a phone or email request.
3. If you prefer, you can print and mail a completed Authorization Form (https://www.cariend.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Cariend-ROI-Form-2023.pdf) along with a copy of Government-issued Photo ID to:
Cariend ROI
PO Box 1866
Thomasville, GA 31799-1866
We want to emphasize that you are under no obligation to take any action. Our primary goal is to ensure that you are informed and have access to your medical records, should you need them.
Once again, we want to express our sincerest appreciation for entrusting us with your healthcare needs. We are grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of your healthcare journey, and we wish you continued health and well-being in the future.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected]
With warm regards,
Orthopedic Associates P.C.
To request a copy of your medical records, submit a signed Authorization Form and provide a copy of your government issued photo ID.
