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

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Marino and the Davis Square HV both have their pros and cons, and many of them are a matter of personal preference. For instance, Marino's billing system is more rational and the bills are easier to read. That's a big deal to me.

HV has much more mental health in house than Marino does. Marino basically has a psychiatrist for medication management. I think there are one or two therapists who are there part time, but it isn't seamlessly integrated. At HV, there are lists of therapy groups to join, and a whole bunch of therapists.

I go to Marino for my PCP, but I've ended up getting therapists elsewhere.