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How do you select a primary care physician?
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:24 am
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:24 am
Pretty dumb question for a 33 year old man but I haven’t had one since I was a kid and went to a pediatrician. I’m very fortunate to have avoided any illnesses that have required a doctor’s visit and the rare issues I’ve had were solved by an Urgent Care.
I’m mostly wanting to get into a Sleep Center but they said I need a referral from a primary care physician. Urgent Cares “most likely won’t work” was what the person on the phone said. I probably need a regular physician anyway at my age.
Just googling it shows a bunch of names and offices but how do I pick one? Is there any real way to evaluate the doctors before selecting one?
I’m mostly wanting to get into a Sleep Center but they said I need a referral from a primary care physician. Urgent Cares “most likely won’t work” was what the person on the phone said. I probably need a regular physician anyway at my age.
Just googling it shows a bunch of names and offices but how do I pick one? Is there any real way to evaluate the doctors before selecting one?
This post was edited on 4/19/18 at 9:25 am
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Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:25 am to StringedInstruments
Go for the hot chick.
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:26 am to Clark W Griswold
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Go for the hot chick.
solid advice
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:26 am to StringedInstruments
I’ve gotten a referral without ever stepping foot in the office. Just call and say you need a referral to the sleep center. Likely they’ll just write it up.
That being said, I went to a few over a course of a few years and picked the one I like best.
That being said, I went to a few over a course of a few years and picked the one I like best.
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:29 am to StringedInstruments
I found one that’s usually available on short notice and is relatively young. I don’t have many issues, so getting in and out is the most important thing to me.
Why waste half a day to see some great doctor for a common physical or when you get a sinus infection?
Why waste half a day to see some great doctor for a common physical or when you get a sinus infection?
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:30 am to StringedInstruments
small fingers and loose with the prescription pad
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:32 am to StringedInstruments
Just went and saw one the other day. ZocDoc was useful for finding available people around my office. I don't trust the reviews on there, but it enabled me to easily see schedules and availability. Then went with the hottest one.
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:34 am to StringedInstruments
Ask your friends if they like their doctor. Go to one of those doctors.
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:34 am to StringedInstruments
How? Ask a friend in the area for a recommendation. Call that doctor, tell them you want them to be your PCP and that you need a referral. Call your health plan and tell them you want that person to be your PCP. Get referral. Most doctors will want to see you first before giving a referral if they've never met you before. Sometimes they will give you one over the phone after that, depending on what you need it for.
This post was edited on 4/19/18 at 9:39 am
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:35 am to The Pirate King
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relatively young
This right here. Doctors tend to get stuck in their training.
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:36 am to lsaltee
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small fingers and loose with the prescription pad
This and hot is a close 3rd
I'd never trust a female doc for anything serious but for a GP they're fine
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:38 am to crispyUGA
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Ask your friends if they like their doctor. Go to one of those doctors.
Yep. At least a dozen of my friends/coworkers go to the same one because we all like him & referred our friends.
This post was edited on 4/19/18 at 9:39 am
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:39 am to StringedInstruments
quote:one that knows how to keep a schedule and wont make me wait
How do you select a primary care physician?
as such, i dont have a PCP
This post was edited on 4/19/18 at 9:39 am
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:39 am to StringedInstruments
I don't have one.
I just don't get sick. (Not "trip to the doctor" sick at least).
I just don't get sick. (Not "trip to the doctor" sick at least).
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:40 am to StringedInstruments
Check and see who accepts your insurance
Decide between male or female
Ask if they're accepting new patients
The rest kinda works itself out bud.
Decide between male or female
Ask if they're accepting new patients
The rest kinda works itself out bud.
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:40 am to Evil Little Thing
I tried asking a few friends but the ones they recommended are either not accepting new patients or don’t have an opening until late May.
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:41 am to Green Chili Tiger
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I just don't get sick. (Not "trip to the doctor" sick at least).
I don’t either but I’m having bad issues sleeping. I figure a physical wouldn’t hurt.
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:42 am to StringedInstruments
One with small hands
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:43 am to Rouge
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one that knows how to keep a schedule and wont make me wait
as such, i dont have a PCP
I lucked out. Mine somehow always calls patients back either right on time or early. He’s the most on time doctor I’ve encountered.
Posted on 4/19/18 at 9:46 am to StringedInstruments
I called the closest office to my house and asked for the first appointment of the day with whatever doctor was available.
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