Reno, NV has a severe physician shortage and despite the period of time involved in finding a primary care physician accepting new patidnts, I'm so grateful for having located ,Chris Patin. He's expedienced, professional, thorough, communicative and extremely personable. He inspires trust, which is particularly important when one is confronted with a medical crisis. He didn't hesitate in having me admitted to the hospital and, although I was seen by specialists (whose interactions with patients would benefit from emulating Dr. Patin) he's been the one medical professional I could turn to for information, advice,& reassurance as I recover. I can't recommend him highly enough - and I have very high standards. He's now with St. Mary',s.