re: Doctor bill paid. Still went into collections.

I am sorry to hear this. It sucks. I think my bill was 350 because it was a specialist (gyno) that operated on me. But wtf I don't need my family doctor checking up on a skilled surgeon of female parts.

If it makes anyone feel better or rest easy in any way. I have had surgeries at Duke and know that medical bills on the CR nowadays; is not frowned upon so much at all. But I understand the OP's worry of the credit score and upcoming house buying.