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How do I go about finding a new Primary Physician

tuxedomck
tuxedomck
I just found out that my primary physician whom I've been seeing since I was little, is moving. At first I flipped out- I couldn't stop crying and I'm still pretty upset over it. I don't know how to go about finding a new doctor and I'm scared.

How do I find a new doctor that's going to be good?

How do I find one that is going to be understanding of my issues?

One that doesn't judge me?

I don't know where to begin. I mean I printed off a list of physicians that are on my plan and local- but how do I chose?! I need help figuring this out!
BeccBecc
BeccBecc
Call around and ask which ones treat patients with eating disorders, and if they do how many do they currently treat. Ask what criteria they have for hospitalizing someone with an ED. Obviously you want to pick wisely on that one. Then once you narrow the list go set up some appointments and see which one you like. And yes you have to be COMPLETELY honest with each of them.

As a side note find out from your insurance how many visits they will cover. Some only cover 21 days for that doctor others cover any and all visits for another doctor. Be mindful of that.
deleted_user
deleted_user
beccbecc's advice sounds very thought through and sound, so I advice you to follow that
I was in a similar situation once. My therapist I had seen for over 5 years at least once a week and considered to be my substitute mom (serious boundary issues on my side) quit my insurance. I felt betrayed but mostly desperate and beyond sad. I went so far as to be suicidal and was almost admitted. Soon thereafter I had my first appointment with the new therapist and guess what I clicked with him immediately and have been seeing him for 5 years now but if I should have to switch for some reason I will be ok. We have to keep healthy boundaries and find our anchor within ourselves.
bingo9006
bingo9006
Can your current dr recommend someone?
bingo9006
bingo9006
It is very hard to find a dr. Particularly therapists, I have gone through so many therapists, saw them for a while then stopped b/c they just didn't get me or were not easy to talk to. It's like a blind date, you don't know till you're face-to-face talking to them about your personal issues. Anyway, good luck with finding a new PCP. I've had pretty good luck, I'm currently seeing one I like very much. To me, a lot of the younger ones are excellent, more human, and much better listeners than the older ones.
deleted_user
deleted_user
the only thing I could add would be to ditto the idea of setting up appointments and seeing who you like. and don't ever give up. I am now finally with a PCP that is awesome! It took just going to one and then another and another until I found the one who I clicked with and listened and is just a very good doctor. Good Luck. It is tough to find a doctor.
mybeach
mybeach
i would definately check with your current Dr and see who she recommends. Then I would call the offices and schedule consultations and take along a list of questions and essentially interview them to see if they are qualified to be YOUR doctor. Good luck!