By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP Doctor Eisman is in Family Practice in Aventura, Florida with her partner, Dr. Eugene Eisman, an internist/cardiologist I begin this column with a big sigh. I sigh because you haven’t really lived until you have had a tail race across your avocado toast. Renpet (th
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP Doctor Eisman is in Family Practice in Aventura, Florida with her partner, Dr. Eugene Eisman, an internist/cardiologist Ah, indeed there are times when I want to scream at my door’s video camera. I can be upstairs when my peace is shattered by an irritating clamor
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP Doctor Eisman is in Family Practice in Aventura, Florida with her partner, Dr. Eugene Eisman, an internist/cardiologist I was sitting quite calmly in my tiny office, which I often refer to as “the cave.” My scheduled patient had cancelled. I was about to tackle an
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP Doctor Eisman is in Family Practice in Aventura, Florida with her partner, Dr. Eugene Eisman, an internist/cardiologist Today, in 2023, it is not easy for us to imagine. However, in 1866, it was normal and accepted that women should be prohibited from serving in th
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP Doctor Eisman is in Family Practice in Aventura, Florida with her partner, Dr. Eugene Eisman, an internist/cardiologist In my vast century’s long career as a physician, I have seen many things. Mt patients have told me of exploits that seem unusual to me. Always, I
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP Doctor Eisman is in Family Practice in Aventura, Florida with her partner, Dr. Eugene Eisman, an internist/cardiologist At this time of year, we are inundated with far too many ten-best lists. They are peppered all over social media, newspapers, podcasts and televi
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP Doctor Eisman is in Family Practice in Aventura, Florida with her partner, Dr. Eugene Eisman, an internist/cardiologist I have requested that my cousin Doctor Curmudgeon allow me to write her weekly column. I am Galahad, the Siberian Husky who attempts to keep the
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP Doctor Eisman is in Family Practice in Aventura, Florida with her partner, Dr. Eugene Eisman, an internist/cardiologist The title of this week’s column was not intended to be misleading. Here in the United States, when we hear ‘first lady,’ we usually think of the
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP Doctor Eisman is in Family Practice in Aventura, Florida with her partner, Dr. Eugene Eisman, an internist/cardiologist Renpet is one of my feline cousins. We are allowed to state that she is a retired CIA person. I say “person” because none of us in the Curmudgeon
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP Doctor Eisman is in Family Practice in Aventura, Florida with her partner, Dr. Eugene Eisman, an internist/cardiologist My morning is not complete without a freshly ground, newly brewed cup of fragrant black coffee. Of course, I have a favorite brand of bean