Highland, CA
A 38-year-old female asked:
Any advice on finding a good dr? our healthcare system is only good if you are acutely ill or have simple/easy to diagnosis issue, otherwise waste of $$$$
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Georgia Lathamanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Good luck!: There is no question that our healthcare system is a mess. Finding a good doctor can be a challenge. Different people like different types of doctors. People you know who have similar personalities to yours might be able to recommend a good doctor in your area. Best of luck in finding a doctor who provides the care you need.
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Dr. Susan Rhoadsanswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Test drive!: Talk to your friends who like their doctors. Check for independent docs in your area. Sometimes you can see docs out of network affordably and then if you need specialist care, use docs in the network that your own doc respects. Also, there are some good doctors in every system. You may have to talk to a couple of doctors to find one you like. At an initial appointment (interview), ask question
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Last updated Jun 26, 2018
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