New PCP recommendations?

[edmokeski.livejournal.com]

Hey all,

So, my insurance changed on January 1st, and I need to find a new PCP. I didn't think I'd need to think about this so soon, but I managed to fall down my stairs on NYE (sober, I swear!) and would like to see somebody about my banged-up ankle.

I'm really hoping to find a practice that also integrates mental health providers, as I've had a lot of trouble in the past finding such providers who will accept new patients who aren't affiliated with a PCP in their office. It looks like both Harvard Vanguard and the Merino Center fit the bill here. Any strong feelings on specific docs at these two places? Any suggestions on similar integrated practices?

FWIW, the new insurance is a BCBS PPO. Many thanks for any/all info!

Comments

[icecreamempress.livejournal.com]

Most of the docs at the Marino Center have pretty full practices, but I think it's a great place. Dr. Trapasso is relatively new there, so she may have space in her practice still, and she's great--I saw her when she was covering walk-in and she was a great help. Dr. Emsbo is my regular physician there, and I think she's fantastic; I've also seen Dr. McCaffrey and liked her a lot.

[fanw.livejournal.com]

A second for the Marino Center. Dr. Emsbo is my main physician, but I've also seen another there and everyone is pretty great. I had to make an emergency call myself on New Year's Day. Though they were closed for the holiday, their answering service (live people -- not an answering machine) forwarded me to a doctor on call and I had my questions answered right away.

I suspect anyone there would be good.