Gail M. Fennell, MD

My relationship started with Dr.Fennell before she was an MDVIP doctor. When she moved practices I was thrilled because the care she was able to provide improved significantly. Fast forward maybe three decades and Dr.Fennell and I knew each other pretty well. My husband was not doing well, wasting away before my eyes. His physician was dismissive of his symptoms and I knew he was in trouble when I went with him for an appointment. The doctor did not touch him nor did he speak directly to him but chose to question me about his health. After we left that office I called Dr. Fennell and she agreed to accept my husband into her practice and within two weeks she saw him. She spent nearly two hours with him asking hundreds of questions and giving him a good going over. She sent us for blood work and within days she called at 8:30 on a Friday night to tell us to go to the nearest emergency room and predicted that he would be admitted immediately. That did happen and my husband spent several days there getting treatment. Dr.Fennell spoke to me several times while he was there supporting us in the process of understanding what was happening and what to expect. He has fully covered and I still can’t imagine what would have happened if we hadn’t switched doctors, if she hadn’t called, if we hadn’t gone to the hospital. I will be forever grateful for saving his life. But this is not the first time Dr.Fennell has been a life saver. Twice hospitalized myself with a life threatening emergency condition Dr.Fennell was on the phone advising and guiding me as I navigated the hospital system and was confronted with big decisions. I wish her happiness in her life but I also worry about what will happen when she retires as she feels irreplaceable to me. Hopefully she’ll practice another 25-30 years!

Prior to joining MDVIP Dr. Gail Fennell was our primary care physician. At the time she transitioned, the merits of MDVIP never became an issue for my wife or me. We just signed up with the sole intention of doing whatever it took to remain as her patients. We have been receiving outstanding medical care since her transition to MDVIP and long before that. In fact, for someone to get comparable medical care one would have to be a patient on a television show under the care of doctors Marcus Welby, Ben Casey or James Kildare. Seriously, while the TV doctor's diligence seemed admirable it was certainly not realistic. We can say that this has not been the case with Dr. Fennell. Her intelligence, memory, knowledge, follow-up, bed side manner, compassion and skill as a physician have proven to be life savers for this family. Her instincts have identified numerous medical conditions that quite frankly have probably added years to our lives. Her demeanor, stringent at times, is for good reason as she knows how to keep her patients on a successful path to a healthy outcome, especially when one journeys off that path. In today's health care atmosphere, especially for folks in their mid-seventies, it can be difficult to manage all the obstacles of complex and ever changing medical protocols. Dr. Fennell is always on top of the issues and uses unique strategies to ensure that patients get to live as comfortable a life as possible. Thus, to say we cannot live without her is both a compliment and a reality for us.

Dr. Fennell has been monitoring blood counts, which have mostly been within normal limits with the exception of one in particular. On at least three occasions she suspected an issue that might be causing an anomaly. Finally after the latest blood test, again for other routine conditions she was certain that the results indicated a loss of blood somewhere internally. Dr. Fennell immediately advised to see the gastroenterologist for further testing of the issue. As it turns out, a small area of the intestine is in fact bleeding slowly, and likely has been for some time. We were advised that the condition can be corrected with a minor procedure. Given that my wife's current health is somewhat compromised by a number of conditions, well aware of by Dr. Fennell, it is her medical acumen, concern and diligence that most always results in an accurate diagnosis. And, even if the further testing shows nothing of concern, it is always in our best interest to be cautious. It has been and continues to be a privilege and a blessing to have Dr. Gail Fennell providing medical care for out family. 

Our family has been patients of Dr. Gail Fennell for many years. She is always there for us when needed with her excellent medical expertise and follow up along with much caring for us as individuals and our lives. Thank you, Dr. Gail and may you have many blessings.