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Several weeks ago, I was diagnosed with mono. I’d been sick for at least two weeks prior. It seemed like a common virus, but the symptoms were just not going away. Finally, I went to Oak Street Medical and saw Dr. Gilchrist. He's not my regular physician, but he was the first available doctor who could see me when I showed up unannounced, desperate for an answer.

Dr. Gilchrist patiently listened to my litany of symptoms, including lots of amateur conjecture. He said that he'd like to test me for mono, and I was shocked. Do adults get mono? But, as I thought about it, the symptoms began to add up. And then the blood test confirmed it.

What impressed me was how Dr. Gilchrist put the pieces together. Discovering a diagnosis seems to be part education, part experience, part investigation and part testing. If he hadn't listened closely, or been able to put the pieces of the puzzle together, I could still be sick and wondering what was wrong with me.

One more shout out to Dr. Gilchrist. I don't know if he does this with all of his patients, but he took the time to call me with the results of my blood test. He patiently explained what I could expect and answered all of my questions.

Simply knowing what was wrong with me and what to expect was comforting. They tell me it’s a long road to recovery, but I’m feeling better. Thank you, Dr. Gilchrist and Oak Street Medical.