Wainman office reopens at temporary location

The Elliott Professional Building at 125 E. Washington St. will be the home of Dr. Perry Wainman's dental practice until his fire-damaged building is repaired.

Nearly two months after a fire a May fire that devastated several downtown businesses chased his practice from its longtime home, Dr. Perry Wainman has reopened in a temporary nearby location.

Wainman's office is operating at 125 E. Washington St. in the Elliott Professional Building owned by optometrist Dr. Russell Elliott.

The veteran dentist's temporary facility is on the east side of the building, which is located on the northwest corner of Washington Street and College Avenue.

Wainman recently learned that his permanent facility at 18 E. Washington St. can be saved, with a return likely at some point this fall.

Until that time, operations have resumed in a limited capacity.

The first order of business is playing catch up on eight weeks without a home.

Wainman's staff has been trying to contact patients who may have missed appointments. However, patients who have not been contacted may call the office. The number remains unchanged at 653-8615.