Physician Recommendations

[enveri.livejournal.com]

Hi! My husband and I just moved to the area, and my chronic breathing problems seem to be getting worse, so I... kind of have to stop putting off finding a couple of doctors.

I have surfed through the health care tags, and looking at my insurance website (Cigna) and yelp has proved to be a bit hit or miss.

SO! My questions!

Does anyone still use the Davis Square Family Practice and recommend it? I have seen lots of good things about Dr. Bershel, but I understand she's no longer at the practice..? I am looking for a GP that can perform my annual physicals (pap, breast exam, etc.) that will take the time to listen to my concerns and won't see a fat lady making excuses. I welcome any and all suggestions for other options; walking distance from Davis or Porter would be fantastic, as would evening/weekend hours.


Secondly, I need an allergist or an asthma specialist. I seem to contract bronchitis and pneumonia any time the weather changes, and I suspect allergies are at the root of my problem. The allergist I saw back in Illinois before we moved here really... did not inspire confidence, so I'm hoping that someone out there knows of a good one.

Thank you!

Comments

[badoingdoing.livejournal.com]

Dr. B. was my doctor for several years.

The good:

Dr. B is a very sweet person, and she totally goes to bat for her patients. She tends to be very willing to investigate any avenue that might lead to improving her patients' health.

The phlebotomy staff at the office is great; I hate having my blood drawn, but they were always quick and minimally painful.

The less good:

It can sometimes be difficult to get an appointment as soon as you might want one. The staff at the office (and Dr. B herself, possibly?) can be a little flaky about calling back (or, was for me sometimes).

[enveri.livejournal.com]

Mmm. That might be a problem, I don't really have time to keep calling a doctor's office that doesn't return calls. :/ I'll have to think about that.