I don't have a doctor in TV yet, so I might be in luck with all the positive recommendations for Dr. Abrantes. But I'm confused.
Despite what the ad says, if she does not in any way solicit your business, but you as a former patient call her new office to make an appointment, the new office has to turn you away?
If so, that is not the same as when your hairdresser changes salons. The old salon might not volunteer where you're former stylist went, but if you find out, there's nothing stopping you from calling her new salon and making an appointment with her.
Is it even possible that you are forbidden from doing the same thing with your doctor? I could understand if she had an agreement that did not allow her to open or work in a different practice in the area. However, if she's allowed to practice medicine in the area, I don't see how you as a former patient could not be allowed to see her, while your neighbors can.
Her patients didn't sign a no-compete agreement!
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