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Dr. Harry Dorsey believes in going the extra mile for his patients and with his family.
"Practicing primary care medicine consumes a tremendous amount of time," he explained. "I believe you have to earn the trust and respect of each patient."
"When a patient tells me, 'Whatever you say, Doc,' I know I have achieved that trust and responsibility."
His love of biology, particularly "what makes living things tick" guided him toward a medical career. "Medicine is a good way to channel that interest and still be in contact with people," he explained. Local physician Dr. Charles Hollis, one of the founders of AIM, influenced Dr. Dorsey's decision to go into internal medicine.
Dr. Dorsey is as devoted to his family as he is to his profession. He and his wife, Jan, have three daughters, Shannon, Ashley and Natalie. One of his challenges as a physician has been to maintain balance in his life while providing time to his work, his family and his personal needs.
He has found a way to accommodate personal time and family time with a single activity: running. A member of the YMCA, Dr. Dorsey has participated in marathons and similar competitive events, with his daughters frequently participating alongside him.
Some of his other physical pursuits include bicycling, hunting and fishing.
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