Becker’s has reported on three practice closures in the past week:
1. Myrtletown, Calif.-based North Coast Ophthalmology and Humboldt Physicians Surgery and Laser Center will permanently close in February as both ophthalmologists are set to retire. The practice, which provides eye surgeries, intravitreal injections and treatment for glaucoma and cataracts, has been unable to recruit new physicians despite years of effort.
2. Lakeville, Minn.-based independent practice Dillman Clinic & Lab has closed. Megan Dillman, MD, an internal medicine physician and pediatrics specialists, will join Northfield Hospital Lakeville Clinic in January 2026. The hospital will support Dr. Dillman’s current patients who wish to continue their care with her at her new place of work. The practice closure comes after three years in the Lakeville community.
3. A longtime Martinsburg, W.Va., physician plans to retire and close his practice after 45 years, According to a notice published on The Journal, John Veltman, MD, of Panhandle Medicine, has arranged for his patients to transition to Justin Glassford, MD.
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