Does anyone know why Dr. Eaton decided to close his practice?

DupFoundation:

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FYI, as you may recall, you have performed the needle procedure on my hands (successfully) on several occasion. I foolishly went to several other surgeons (one in Texas and one in Louisiana) and it was a total waste of time and money ..Not sure where I will go now, but it will hopefully I can find somone with 1/2 your talent and character.

Good luck with whatever you do going forward

Roder Russo
Lafayeette Louisiana


I am closing my practice, a very tough decision, but the right one. There were many factors involved, and that I see this as an opportunity to really concentrate on Dupuytren Foundation and Dupuytren Society efforts. I will remain connected to the Dupuytren community. There is so much to do!

I'd like to express my sincere appreciation to the Dupuytren Society and members of this forum who changed my life by introducing me to the technique of needle aponeurotomy and encouraged and supported my journey to know Dupuytren's and the people whose lives it affects.

I am grateful in particular to Wolfgang Wach, who remains a friend and true inspiration, and with whom I plan to continue the journey to find better options for those affected by Dupuytren's and related conditions.

Again, there is so much to do!

Thank you so much -

Charlie Eaton

Roder,
For someone close to you, I would check out Dr. Bourland in Memphis. He was one of the first to train under Dr. Eaton and does a lot of NA procedures. Several on this board have seen him.

FLNative:

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ellenpao:

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First let me say that I was one of Dr. Eaton's first NA patients way back when - and considered him my savior from open hand surgery. He is truly one of the most wonderful doctors I have ever encountered. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the work you have done for all of us with this wacky disease. You truly have changed lives.

Maddie - I have had NA (and Xiaflex) with Dr Pess. He is made from the same mold as Dr. Eaton. Caring, knowledgable and capable.

Ellen,

Would please share your experience with Xiaflex? Any comparisons regarding outcomes between NA & Xiaflex? Dr. Eaton did NA in 2009 and I need it again. Local doc said one of my hands would be good Xiaflex candidate and other NA. Thank you kindly!

Received the following email a few days ago - count me among the thousands devastated by the news of Dr. Eaton closing his practice - but onward and upward:



Notice from Charles Eaton MD regarding The Hand Center

I'm writing today to inform you that I am closing my surgical practice effective Dec 1 2012. This has been a difficult decision and I remain grateful for the opportunity to care for so many wonderful people during my career.

The practice will continue with Dr. Veronica Diaz, Jupiter Hand to Shoulder, LLC (http://JupiterHandtoShoulder.com) at the same phone number: 561-746-7686. Please contact Dr. Diaz for appointments or to request copies of your medical records.

Dr. Diaz received a degree in Molecular Biology from Princeton University, graduated Medical School at The University of Florida, completed an Orthopaedic Residency at the University of Miami and a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery fellowship at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Diaz is an experienced upper extremity specialist, managing problems from the fingertips through the shoulder. She is moving her current practice location from Martin to Palm Beach County, and will be a great asset to the community.

I am transitioning from practicing surgery to focusing fully on The Dupuytren Foundation (http://Dupuytrens.org), which needs our continued support to find a cure for Dupuytren's disease and related conditions. Follow the progress of the quest for a cure through the Dupuytren Foundation newsletter.

Best wishes and good luck!

Charles Eaton MD