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William Long, MD

Testing for Alpha-gal Syndrome: Clinical Clarity for Primary Care
 Testing for Alpha-gal Syndrome: Clinical Clarity for Primary Care 1024 683 David Stukus, MD and William Long, MD
By: David Stukus, MD and William Long, MD
Photo of lone star tick on a leaf, the tick has a white dot on the center of its back

Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) presents a unique diagnostic challenge for clinicians, often leading to unnecessary testing in patients with vague allergic symptoms or solely due to a history of a tick bite with no other symptoms. Understanding when — and when not — to order testing can prevent overdiagnosis, patient anxiety and unnecessary costs. AGS is…

The Path to a Long Career in Medicine
 The Path to a Long Career in Medicine 150 150 William Long, MD
By: William Long, MD

I want to be a pediatrician forever. But the laws of nature won’t let me. In addition, many of us of all ages, are feeling increased pressure and demands that come with our profession.  From insurance issues, and just about everything with the EMR, to the rise in patient behavioral health complaints — it is…

Letting Go of The Screen (My 15-Year Journey With an EMR)
 Letting Go of The Screen (My 15-Year Journey With an EMR) 1024 683 William Long, MD
By: William Long, MD

Has the electronic medical record ruined medicine?  For those of us who trained pre-EMR, this conversion was a difficult change.  For ALL of us, regardless of age, the burden of charting and data entry is a significant reason for the alarming numbers of burned out and unhappy physicians.  There are many written opinions on this subject,…