my doctor is leaving

if your doctor has been with you for more than thirty years already, that would mean he's been practicing medicine also for more than thirty years as well, right? that would tell me that he's been around in your area for more than thirty years also, which we all know doctors associates with doctors as well. the point is, he should know someone whom he can trust the way you trusted him. i'm sure the thirty years of being his patient, there should be a bonding that has been created and that is friendship. the best answer that you can get is from him, a referral from him who he think fits for you. so all those interview that you want to have for your new doctor to make sure s/he if the right for you will be cut off and you can assess it as well if that doctor really are good or not when you pay your first visit. your first visit doesn't have to be that you are sick, casual conversation will do and introduce yourself, this off course if his/her clinic is not busy. but the best timing is when or ask your present doctor to be introduced to your new doctor. hope this helps and have given you some pointers and ideas. good luck and stay healthy always.

Since he has been your doctor for 30 years he knows your medical history for sure. You can ask him for a referral. Someone he know would cater best to your needs as a patient.

Take heart, atleast you can look for a doctor and find one. Ever thought of a situation where u cant find a doctor or not afford one?