Tony Thurmond: “people often talk about the good old days, when things were cheaper, life was simpler, and doctors made house calls. Up…”

“people often talk about the good old days, when things were cheaper, life was simpler, and doctors made house calls. Up until this past December 30, there was at least one pediatrician in Northern Virginia, Dr. Harold Yates, who still believed in providing his patients with a lot of old-fashioned service and care. Over the past almost 5 decades, Dr. Yates has earned a well deserved reputation as one of this area's most committed medical practitioners. A graduate of the University of Virginia Medical School, Dr. Yates is a product of an era when doctors were more than professionals, they were an integral part of a community and a family. As a matter of fact, some of Dr. Yates' first patients have brought their children and grandchildren to the doctor's office for his kind and concerned care. That Dr. Yates has treated literally thousands of children during his career speaks not only to his abilities as a doctor, but to the great trust and genuine affection his patients have for him. This past December, Dr. Yates hung his white coat and stethoscope up for the final time, ending a practice and era. He will certainly be missed, as he was a man dedicated to providing compassionate and humanitarian care.”