A Doctor with no surgery
/Bringing back the housecall (kottke.org)
Read the whole thing. It's wonderful stuff. I like this Doctor!
Dr. Jay Parkinson M.D. emailed in to tell me about his new medical practice in Williamsburg. He's got no office (housecalls only), takes appointment requests via SMS, email, or IM, handles some follow-ups over video chat, and specializes in the 18-40 age group without traditional health insurance. The goal, states Parkinson, is to "mix the service of an old-time, small town doctor with the latest technology to keep you and your bank account healthy".
Read the whole thing. It's wonderful stuff. I like this Doctor!