Thank you so much for visiting my website. I am creating this site for a couple of reasons.
First, since I am planning to take some time away from clinical practice, I have been thinking about what I would miss most. The answer is personal interaction. I so enjoy speaking with my patients and colleagues about their health, our families, what we are reading, and what travels we have planned. To fill that void I have created this website where I can write and hopefully hear from you.
Second, I have always considered the idea of writing a book. I do not believe that I am ready to do it yet, but I intend to use this site as a “test kitchen” of sorts to help solidify what I do or do not enjoy writing about, and how those topics might be received by an audience of readers.
And lastly, spending the next bit of time taking on more direct child-care responsibilities than I have had in the past will challenge me in new and unforeseeable ways, and I look forward to having a creative outlet. Additionally, the transition from full time surgeon to full time mom will be quite a learning opportunity, and I hope to share what I learn along the way.
Gratefully,
Jennifer Fiorini, MD
Looking forward to following you on this next step of your journey!
Thank you so much! Who knows where it might lead. JF
Good luck to you Jennifer in this next stage of your life. We’ll be following along with you and interested to hear what you’ve got to say.
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, Dr. B! JF
I received your beautifully worded letter in the mail just moments ago. It touched my heart to know that you are doing what is best for you, and yet, showing compassion for your patients.
I knew I liked you the moment I met you and I feel privileged to know you.
I respect your decision, as I feel it is so very important to have more time with your children.
I wish you the best in your future endeavor.
Can’t wait to read what you are about to create.
Thank you so much for reaching out. Sometimes we have to take care of ourselves and our family before we can help others. That is this time for me. I appreciate your understanding and support. JF
More women need to now about Padgett’s disease. When you first told me about it 7 years ago, at first, it scared me to death. I tell any woman I can about it.
Thank you writing Mrs B- Pagets disease of the breast would be a great topic to write on. I will work in that in a future post in honor of your survivorship!!! JF
Dr. Fiorini…..I cannot begin to express how very important you have been in my life. You were there when the most difficult decisions I have had to make about my personal health had to be made. I am excited for you and your new adventures but I will miss you terribly!!!! I applaud your decisions for your family. I, too, in the past had to make similar decisions and they were the right ones. Sending love and prayers and a whole lot of gratitude for all that you did to guide me into a cancer free life. Because of you I am 5 years cancer free. I know you have many success stories but to me, mine is special because of you.
Mrs G – Thank you so much for your words of support! Cheers to cancer-free living, happiness, and wholeness! JF
Very happy for you and Ryan and the boys! Wishing all your dreams come true!
Thank you Caroline! Hope to see you soon! JF
Thank you for caring about your patients and your amazing healing hands. I am blessed to have had you as my surgeon a year ago this month. Enjoy your new journey Dr. Fiorini, you will be missed.
Mrs G, I chuckled at your “amazing healing hands” comment as my hands were most useful in making smoothies for my kids this morning. Thank you so much for your generous words. JF
Wishing you the best! You have been so kind and helpful to me. I look forward to following you online while you enjoy your time of sabbatical, reflection, and irreplaceably precious moments with your children. You’ll never regret it. 😉
You are absolutely right – our time is the most precious thing we have. I look forward to being more intentional with mine. Thank you for reaching out! JF
Can’t wait to read more!!
Thank you Rhonda, my kindred spirit.
Dear Dr. Fiorini,
Congratulations on your new adventure!
My mom had a wonderful way of looking at life and what she passed on to me has been invaluable. She always said that you only have the minute you are in at the present. If you have fulfilled your responsibilities, are not hurting anyone and you have an opportunity to go somewhere and do something that strikes your interest, do it. Words I have taken to heart and have filled my “gypsy” spirit.
My best to you and your newest ventures.
I will visit here often.
Lovingly,
Nora
Thanks so much for reaching out, Nora. Your mom sounds very insightful. Thank you for passing on a bit of her wisdom. JF
Thank you so much for your caring and being so personable. I had a lot of anxiety during my diagnosis and you helped ease that. I was blessed to have you as my surgeon and I look forward to reading your blog and to read your future book <3
Thank you so much Pam. I has been my pleasure to have helped you. I look forward to continuing to follow your photography online! JF