How to find a good doctor

The right physicianfor you:

It is not all that simple to find the doctor that is bestsuited for your needs and that you will feel completely comfortable with. Thereare many reasons why a good doctor may not be the right one for you, such asdoctors patient load is maxed out, the doctor has a specialty, or the financialaspect which includes both insurance and private pay.

Nonetheless, you still may have to be diligent in trying tofind the best physician for you.

Things that you cando:

Most people have been to doctors regularly so word of mouthcould be a big help. Asking friends and family if they have a recommendation wouldbe a start. These recommendations would be from people you trust and respectand that would be comforting when taking a step like this.

Another means of acquiring a good doctor would be exploringthe yellow pages. You can do this byaccessing their website from the internet and researching the specific type ofdoctor you are in need of. Due to themany doctors out there you may also want to interview them prior to making yourfinal decision.

One of the best ways to locate a doctor would be to contactthe American Medical Association. Theyhave an excellent website that offers information on many topics. It also allows you to search for symptoms youmay be having and offers advice on what you can do. Lastly, by using this site you would accessto a section, “Doctor Finder” which provides a list of doctors in your area.