Dr. Allen E. Aaronson

Allen Aaronson, MD, President, Medical StaffMary Washington Hospital

The newest resignations include the entire cardiology department and one of Pratt's busiest pediatricians, Dr. Allen E. Aaronson.
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Alexander would not comment on Aaronson's departure, and efforts to reach Aaronson were unsuccessful.
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Aaronson is one of the senior doctors at Pratt and one of its owners.He has cared for thousands of local children in nearly 15 years there.He is also president of the medical staff at Mary Washington Hospital.
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Aaronson joined five of his colleagues in a lawsuit against Pratt last year.The group challenged the clinic's employment contract.Aaronson eventually withdrew from the suit, and the remaining doctors reached a settlement with the clinic.

It is not clear what will happen to Aaronson--and to his patients--after he leaves Pratt.According to one source, he has reached an agreement with Pratt that will allow him to continue to practice in the Fredericksburg area.