Need help selecting a physician. Know of any websites that give reviews?

cantdrv55 · 05-27-2008, 08:26 AM

My doctor's office is so poorly run that they won't even answer their phones. The waiting room is always littered and the wait to see him has been as long as an hour. I've got to change doctors but am afraid I might end up in a similar situation.

Do you know of a free website that rates physicians and their offices?

Joeaksa · 05-27-2008, 08:41 AM

There is one better way to do this. Ask your friends who they use, if they like them and go from there.

Thats how I found my GP and he is excellent. It was all word of mouth.

cantdrv55 · 05-27-2008, 08:54 AM

Thing is, I don't necessarily want to see my neighbors and friends at the doctor's office. And, my realtives go to Kaiser. I hate Kaiser.

onewhippedpuppy · 05-27-2008, 09:13 AM

Word of mouth. Friends and co-workers are your best and most honest source.

Zeke · 05-27-2008, 09:21 AM

Almost all doctors go to the hospital. The hospital staff knows who is good and who is not. I'd try to find someone on staff, particularly on a floor where your kind of doctor might visit. I've heard unbelievable stories about doctors from nurses. Some are vindicative, of course. But, wehe they decline to speak or just slightly use their eyes, run.

I'd wait an hour for any good doctor. Take a book.

Tim Polzin · 05-27-2008, 09:22 AM

This one is pretty good. It was good to see my Doc rated a 4.8 out of 6.

http://ratemds.com/social/

Tim

Joeaksa · 05-27-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cantdrv55

Thing is, I don't necessarily want to see my neighbors and friends at the doctor's office. And, my realtives go to Kaiser. I hate Kaiser.

I asked the people I worked with that were friends. Agree and the last thing I want to see is my next door neighbor there, or some nut case at work, so I did not ask these people. Only the ones I liked and trusted.

livi · 05-27-2008, 09:51 AM

Just stick him a hundred and a bottle of Whiskey and you will be surfing in the fast lane in no time.

Well, it would work with me...

vash · vash's Garage

look for a doc with small hands. small hands = small fingers. i went with a woman. a slender woman.

Joeaksa · 05-27-2008, 10:18 AM

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look for a doc with small hands. small hands = small fingers. i went with a woman. a slender woman.

My flight surgeon is a woman. Small hands help a lot but its still not any fun!

vash · vash's Garage

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My flight surgeon is a woman. Small hands help a lot but its still not any fun!

helps with the fantasy!

Don Plumley · Don Plumley's Garage

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Originally Posted by vash

helps with the fantasy!

Dude - having anything, female or not, going in the exit route is not my fantasy...

onewhippedpuppy · 05-27-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by vash

helps with the fantasy!

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Joeaksa · 05-27-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Plumley

Dude - having anything, female or not, going in the exit route is not my fantasy...

Having had one very good friend with prostate cancer, I can tell you that the option is not a good one. Better to get it checked on a regular basis than loose your life or control of your johnson!

Don Plumley · Don Plumley's Garage

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Having had one very good friend with prostate cancer, I can tell you that the option is not a good one. Better to get it checked on a regular basis than loose your life or control of your johnson!

I'm not arguing the procedure, just the "fantasy" part. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

9dreizig · 05-27-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by vash

helps with the fantasy!

AND he lives in SF and raises chickens!!! Vash dude,, you've got some 'spaining to to do!!

scottmandue · 05-27-2008, 11:37 AM

Are you using insurance? Most medical insurance companies have a website where they will list available doctors in the area. Probably won't get reviews but it at least gives you some idea of your options.

Tobra · Tobra's Garage

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Originally Posted by milt

Almost all doctors go to the hospital. The hospital staff knows who is good and who is not. I'd try to find someone on staff, particularly on a floor where your kind of doctor might visit. I've heard unbelievable stories about doctors from nurses. Some are vindicative, of course. But, wehe they decline to speak or just slightly use their eyes, run.

I'd wait an hour for any good doctor. Take a book.

This method is only effective for surgeons nowadays. Primary care docs don't go to hospitals much anymore.

Ask around, only way to really do it.

vash · vash's Garage

just kidding on the fantasy part....

. my doctor is a woman, she is cool, 99% sure she is a lesbian. either way, i am getting up to the age.................damn. i am going to need some jokes to break the ice. i like the macadamia nut one...