I met Dr. Eckstein when he briefly worked in Muncie, IN. Dr Eckstein, if you are reading this, whatever else you may have came to Muncie for, I just wanted to tell you that your mission concerning my family was accomplished with flying stars. You had to be so engaging to connect with my daughter like that in one visit, that she was willing to leave her lifelong provider behind. We were in need of diagnoses, but she wouldn't have been so ready to switch if she hadn't met you. Change is hard, but you were instant family. We walked into her first primary visit with you, without any diagnoses at all. We walked out with hope. All we got was one visit, but it was enough. When she found out you were gone, she cried. Instant. Family. Today we got her results, that she never would have gotten without your help. She has level 2 autism (along with ADHD). She has been in need of help and we didn't know where to turn. The day we met, something in my spirit just knew, right as you walked in the door, to pay attention. You looked at my daughter, really looked, and you spoke to her in an easy manner. You did what we'd call info-dumps, and it was delightful! And I've repeated a few of the things you taught us. You took your time, you were easygoing and down to earth, and you won us both over completely. We miss you, and a negative visit with her new primary (who spoke to me instead of her and spoke about her bodyweight in such a negative way that she cried all day and refused to eat; the discussion could have been had but not in a way that makes her feel diminished and disallowed to speak up in her own defense) has us wishing you were still practicing here. But, we have a diagnosis! And we can take it with us wherever we wind up choosing. Because after you, my daughter knows what to look for in a doctor. Sir, you changed our lives and we're grateful. We wish you well, and we know that all of your future patients are in the best hands they could possibly be. Five stars, if you're lucky enough to be able to get this doctor for your children, you absolutely should. read more