Looking for a Family Doctor

mana8503

I will start this by saying - I've only had 1 family doctor my whole life.  1!  This is just weird to me.  I was thinking about finding one closer to us, because when I'm sick I don't feel like driving an hour to see my doctor, 1.5 hr coming from work. But whenever I look, I get overwhelmed.  I did look when I lived in Abingdon/Bel Air, but no one was taking new patients.

Well, my doctor sent a letter out stating that starting January, he will no longer be with the practice and he's going into urgent care medicine.    I know I'm being a baby, but he's the only family doctor I've seen.  He's like part of the family since we all go to him, he knows us ALL...

So a few questions:

Any sugguestions or practices to avoid in the North East/ Elkton area?  I heard the practices in the old Elkton walmart were actually really good...

Do I just call, see if they are taking new patients and just sign up?  Or do I go meet them?  Get a wellness check up or something?  (see - I have no idea lol)

 

amccul20

mana8503:

I will start this by saying - I've only had 1 family doctor my whole life.  1!  This is just weird to me.  I was thinking about finding one closer to us, because when I'm sick I don't feel like driving an hour to see my doctor, 1.5 hr coming from work. But whenever I look, I get overwhelmed.  I did look when I lived in Abingdon/Bel Air, but no one was taking new patients.

Well, my doctor sent a letter out stating that starting January, he will no longer be with the practice and he's going into urgent care medicine.    I know I'm being a baby, but he's the only family doctor I've seen.  He's like part of the family since we all go to him, he knows us ALL...

So a few questions:

Any sugguestions or practices to avoid in the North East/ Elkton area?  I heard the practices in the old Elkton walmart were actually really good...

Do I just call, see if they are taking new patients and just sign up?  Or do I go meet them?  Get a wellness check up or something?  (see - I have no idea lol)

 

do you currently see dr. knox?  he's Ben's doctor and is also going to move to urgent care

mana8503

amccul20:

do you currently see dr. knox?  he's Ben's doctor and is also going to move to urgent care

YUP!  And now I'm lost lol.

amccul20

mana8503:

amccul20:

do you currently see dr. knox?  he's Ben's doctor and is also going to move to urgent care

YUP!  And now I'm lost lol.

I'm no help because I see a dr. in kimblesville and I don't like him at all.

mana8503

amccul20:

I see a dr. in kimblesville and I don't like him at all.

I'm looking at a practice in Elkton, seems to have good reviews.  I just get overwelmed with too many choices.  I'm looking up my provider list, and checking reviews online.  I know if I put it off I'll get sick and go to the urgent care for double the copay. 

If you don't like him why not switch?

amccul20

mana8503:

amccul20:

I see a dr. in kimblesville and I don't like him at all.

I'm looking at a practice in Elkton, seems to have good reviews.  I just get overwelmed with too many choices.  I'm looking up my provider list, and checking reviews online.  I know if I put it off I'll get sick and go to the urgent care for double the copay. 

If you don't like him why not switch?

eh I go like once a year and sometimes I don't even have to see him I see his partner. so basically i'm to lazy

Olalala157

Check out Dr. Steven Breslow. He is in the Union Hospital medical building and thats who we see. He is very good and great at following up. When I had a UTI he was very good at getting back to me and followed up even weeks after to see how I was feeling. H also has him and hes very nice. Hes on the younger side and pretty cute too ;-) 

mana8503

Olalala157:

Check out Dr. Steven Breslow. He is in the Union Hospital medical building and thats who we see. He is very good and great at following up. When I had a UTI he was very good at getting back to me and followed up even weeks after to see how I was feeling. H also has him and hes very nice. Hes on the younger side and pretty cute too ;-) 

Ohhh! He was on my "maybe" list along with Dr Monteleone who also got really good rating. Thanks!