DOCTOR SEARCHING: Are you judgmental on your doctor's appearance before selecting?
By Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94909)
United States
September 1, 2016 10:27am CST
I have an entire list of doctor's to research before making my final decision. To narrow it down I am looking at:
- Experience - The more the better
- In addition to experience, awards, recognition, and if they're featured as top in magazines, articles, etc.
- Gender, preference wise - I prefer a lady doctor
- Appearance - If they're very young, I probably won't select them because they may not have as much experience as someone older though
- I also research reviews from people if I can find any online like through the hospital or Yelp, etc.
How about you? How do you select your doctor?
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18 responses
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Sep 16
I hope you find your new doctor! It isn't easy especially since there's so many to pick from! And, we have to make sure the new doctor is in our insurance plan, accepting new patients and will do a good job to accommodate us! Good luck 
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And Yeah they should be polite and courteous towards us.@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Sep 16
Yes a long list I have to go through
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
2 Sep 16
@shubhu3 Yes you're right! I made over 20 calls but it it was a no go! I have to call tomorrow more.
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@shubhu3 (36463)
• New Delhi, India
1 Sep 16
@infatuatedbby This happens.We should go through like this.
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@toniganzon (77247)
• Philippines
2 Sep 16
I don't. My sister is an OB Gyne. From the time was entered med school, she was the one who recommended the doctors for us. We trusted her for that since she knows who are the best and who has the worst reputation. Until now whenever we want to see a specialist, we ask her first who's the best in that field. And one added perk, we don't need to be in queue at the doctor's clinic. We get the VIP treatment.
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@toniganzon (77247)
• Philippines
2 Sep 16
@Iam_jauntyjen She used to have her clinic at the mall, but from the time she had her baby, she has her clinic in her house.
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
2 Sep 16
Oh my gosh! That's VIP service right there! No doctors in the family here, but it'd be nice!
I would trust everyone (doctors) your sister recommends. Is she your personal doctor too?
No doctors in the family here, but it'd be nice!
I would trust everyone (doctors) your sister recommends. Is she your personal doctor too?
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
11 Sep 16
That is very good you have top notch doctors there. Finding professional highly recommended ones are great! I like to find award winning, or well known ones that care for their patients. 
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
14 Sep 16
@DianneN That is even better. Great you get to go to top notch doctors!
Great you get to go to top notch doctors!1 person likes this
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
14 Sep 16
@infatuatedbby The nurses at Yale are also hand picked.
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@Mike197602 (15504)
• United Kingdom
1 Sep 16
I haven't gone to the doctors since I went mad and had to have medication
I do need a GP now as I've a few little health issues.
There is a doctors literally 3 houses down from me on my street...I think I'll go there as it has a good reputation and is convenient.
I do need a GP now as I've a few little health issues.
There is a doctors literally 3 houses down from me on my street...I think I'll go there as it has a good reputation and is convenient.2 people like this
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Sep 16
I go yearly lol! But now I changed providers so I need to find a totally new person!
How's the doctor system work there?? Do you have to pay for the insurance?
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Sep 16
@Mike197602 Oh that's awesome. Here the Obama care is horrible!
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@Mike197602 (15504)
• United Kingdom
1 Sep 16
@infatuatedbby No, we have the NHS so everyone gets a GP free of charge.
We don't actually pay directly for any treatment on the NHS, it is funded through taxes.
We do have multiple health insurance companies so you can buy insurance if you want to.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Sep 16
Yes I'm with you too! Newer generation knows modern uses but I still prefer experience :)
@cherigucchi (15932)
• Philippines
5 Sep 16
Not actually but there was a time when hubby told me not to see the doctor again one time because he never trusted her
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
7 Sep 16
Was there a reason why the doctor could not be trusted? I had a doctor that wasn't caring so I stopped going to her.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Sep 16
That's a good way. But - here, we have to be in the insurance because sometimes a friends doctor may not be in our plan.
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Sep 16
@skysnap Yeah! Then you have to call and ask if they're accepting new patients some don't because they're so booked!!
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@Iam_jauntyjen (5452)
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2 Sep 16
By age and experience :) I totally agree that older doctors have more experiences than younger ones.My daughter's pedia is almost 60 yr old
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
1 Sep 16
Recommendations! And there is only one doctor whose treatment works the best on me so I go to him.
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@missjessicadawn (3286)
• United States
2 Sep 16
I pay attention to awards and experience, too. Although, some of the newer doctors are just as good because they just finished their schooling so everything is still fresh in their minds. Also, they are more likely to work really hard and do a great job so they can do well in their career.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
2 Sep 16
Yes, you're right! Ultimately I like a balance of both. And everyday is always a learning experience for them too! I would be more concern if I need a specialist though.
And everyday is always a learning experience for them too! I would be more concern if I need a specialist though.1 person likes this
@teamfreak16 (43642)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Sep 16
I usually went with whoever was closest. Now I go to the VA.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
7 Sep 16
I try to find close within 10-15 minutes,1 person likes this
@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
1 Sep 16
It's ridiculous. We go to doctors for treatment and not for his looks.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Sep 16
Everyone has a preference! There's hundreds on the list over 500+ so how do you narrow it down?
@responsiveme (22923)
• India
1 Sep 16
Talk to friends .And usually there is the company(hubby's workplace) doctor whom we visit.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Sep 16
That's a good way.I am not sure how India works for insurance. Here, we have to be in the insurance because sometimes a friends doctor may not be in our plan.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Sep 16
@responsiveme That is good the company has a company doctor there.
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@responsiveme (22923)
• India
1 Sep 16
@infatuatedbby I understand, mostly we have to first go to the company doctor who will refer you to other hospitals if necessary.
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@AmbiePam (120987)
• United States
12 Sep 16
I always check to see what other people said about them. There are several sites were patients can leave comments about their doctors. I had a list of doctors I could see, and one by one I looked up reviews on them. The one I happened to read the best reviews of is probably in her fifties.
@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
1 Sep 16
I am usually assigned one when I first call for a appointment. If I like that doctor, feel a good rapore, etc. then I ask for them after that.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
1 Sep 16
Insurance dictates the choice sometimes. We have two docs in town....first one I called took our ins.....turns out he's hometown boy had a beautiful bldg set up and does a lot for the community . He had been a doc about 20 years. we like him!
@Tampa_girl7 (54718)
• United States
1 Sep 16
I have used the same Doctor for twenty years. He is my age
