Usually I get in within 15 minutes at the most. Maybe, 2 years ago, I woke up to serious pain on my insides. My grand daughter called ahead describing my condition. I was taken straight in. 2 hours later a solution was found. My new prescriptions were prepared and given to me in the examining room. A wheelchair was waiting for me by the examining room door. I was told to keep it for as long as I needed it. When we left my Doctor and her nurse were wheeling me out. The lobby was so full. I spoke a bit loudly and thanked them all for their patience. The people there were so nice. They told me words of encouragement. Several of them walked out with us and assisted in getting me and the chair into the car. I felt so wonderful and encouraged to get better.
So, for this reason, I have first hand experience in why a Doctor runs late. If I am at the Doctors office for just a check up. Things are running late. I will reschedule my appointment. If I need to see the Doctor, I use my patience. I always share my story. I try to involve a few people into a conversation. I do what I can to try to ease the situation. I am grateful for that time I caused so many to have to wait.

" Generally 15 To 20 Minutes. "

Last week, over two hours.. I was exhausted just sitting.. XXX

I have two specialists that always run late, but I have to see them. One runs about 1/2 hour to 2 hours late. The other doctors office I call before my appointment and ask when to come in, and I've still waited as much as 2 hours. It's frustrating, but I have to be seen every so often by each of my doctors. I have a primary and 4 specialists.