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How did you choose...

law67law67
in September 2009 Weddings

what doctor to go to? Renewal time has come around on my health insurance and since I've been at my job for a year (yay!) I can go from the county's HMO program to a PPO. I basically didn't even use the insurance last year because my OB/GYN wasn't within the HMO and I don't usually go to a general practitioner (my OB/GYN does very comprehensive exams). But I feel like I should find a GP to go just to start going for yearly check-ups.

So, out of a whole system of doctors within an insurance plan how do you pick one?

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  • aStorie2009aStorie2009 member
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    When I chose mine I basically just started with a doctors office that I new was good (either through friends or family) and then I just randomly selected a doctor. I did call the office before hand to ensure that they and the doctor were taking new patients.
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  • maryandkirk0909maryandkirk0909
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    I asked coworkers for recommendations because they had the same insurance plans.  Then I googled all of the doctors, read up on their board certs, and reviewed all of their ratings.  Finally, I ran malpractice searches under their names and DEA numbers where I could. 
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  • MBMcC421MBMcC421
    Word of mouth was where I started... granted they're all in your insurance network.  My mother suggested the practice for my PCP, and I started going to her because she was the only one accepting new patients at the time.  As for my OB/GYN, I called my previous gyno once I found out I was pregnant, and although I loved her dearly, I had to move on when I discovered she no longer practiced OB.  Luckily, her office was able to recommend the OB/GYN I have now, so it all worked out. 
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  • tdmd09tdmd09 member
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    I usually try to go with word of mouth from friends. I also go with doctors who have privileges at my hospital of choice. I do also look up their healthgrades patient reviews.

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  • michelle142michelle142 member
    I looked at the Drs. closest to me that were covered under my insurance, narrowed it down and then asked friends and family who they use/like.
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