Putting off routine care causes problems down the road, Rochester doctors say “I think there was a time when people were avoiding going to the doctor,” one said. “But what you’ll find is that going to the clinic is very safe.” 4:30 am, Feb. 8, 2021 × Dr. Michael Mesick (Contributed photo) Rochester's fear of coronavirus in the doctor's office has been causing other health problems, local physicians say. Dr. Michael Mesick of the Rochester Clinic can attest to that. “There’s a pretty big concern across health care that things were delayed and haven’t caught up yet,” he said. “For example, vaccinations in children."