Important Notice Regarding Your Gastroenterology Care

Dear Patient,

I am writing to inform you of an upcoming change in my professional practice. After five rewarding years as a physician employee of LifeBridge Health System—and 28 years prior in private practice—I have made the decision to retire from direct patient care. My last day with LifeBridge Health will be September 29, 2025.
It has been a privilege to serve as your physician. I have deeply valued our doctor-patient relationship and the trust you have placed in me.

Current Appointments and Procedures: If you have an appointment scheduled with me on or before September 29, 2025, it will proceed as planned, and no action is needed at this time.

Your options for continuing care after September 29, 2025:

Medical Records:
LifeBridge Health will remain the custodian of your medical records and partner with Datavant Health to manage all record requests. A records release form will be required to allow transfer of your medical records before any visit with a new provider.

To request your records, please complete the attached Medical Records Release Form and fax it to Datavant at 410-601-8979. Once completed and signed, you may also have your new gastroenterologist’s office fax the form on your behalf. For any questions regarding the records release, please contact Datavant directly at 410-601-4202.To request your records, please complete the attached Medical Records Release Form and fax it to Datavant at 410-601-8979. Once completed and signed, you may also have your new gastroenterologist’s office fax the form on your behalf. For any questions regarding the records release, please contact Datavant directly at 410-601-4202. You may also email your completed record release form to LBHMG@Datavant.com. Thank you.

Reminder for Future Screenings or Surveillance Procedures:
If you are due—or will become due—for a routine screening or surveillance procedure (such as a colonoscopy or upper endoscopy) within the next ten years, please note that you will no longer receive reminder letters from LifeBridge Suburban Physician Group, DBA Dr. Russell Schub after my retirement, as the office is closing permanently.

To ensure you continue with appropriate preventive care, I strongly encourage you to:

• Obtain a copy of your medical records, which include your most recent procedure dates and recommendations for follow-up intervals and share this information with your new gastroenterologist or primary care provider, who can help you track when your next procedure is due.
• Set a personal reminder (calendar alert, written note, or electronic health record message) for your expected timeframe.

Staying up to date with recommended screenings is important for your ongoing health and wellness, especially if you have a history of polyps or other findings that require interval surveillance.

LifeBridge Health is committed to making this transition as smooth and seamless as possible for all patients. Thank you once again for the opportunity to be a part of your healthcare journey. I wish you continued health and all the best in the years ahead.

Warm regards,

Russell O. Schub, DO, FACG
Board Certified Gastroenterologist
Physician Employee of LifeBridge Health

Neha Singh, MBA
Director of Operations- Medicine
LifeBridge Health Medical Group