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

[upsidown.livejournal.com]

I see Dr. Hannah Olivet at Cambridge Family Health (http://www.yelp.com/biz/cambridge-family-health-north-cambridge), right outside of Davis on Mass Ave. She is amazing, I absolutely love her. I feel like she looks at me as a whole person. I qualify as overweight (though I feel great), and unlike other doctors, she doesn't harass me about it, just asks if I'm active (which in my mind is an important distinction and a much better indicator of my overall health). She also is very good at doing "one stop shopping." I've gone in for a minor health issue and had her say, "Oh look, you're due for your annual GYN exam." And then she just did it. Most doctors would've had me come back. She's done that kind of thing multiple times and I think has saved me quite a bit in time and copays.

[lady-ceylonna.livejournal.com]

I second Dr. Hannah Olivet -- She's fantastic. That said, I don't know if she is taking new patients. My husband tried to get into see her and couldn't. You may have to wait a while to get in for that first appointment (it was something like 4 or 5 months for me) but after that I didn't have problems getting to see her.

She is also open to alternative treatments, but still scientifically grounded. And she is supportive in whatever you decided you want to do regarding your health issues.

[enveri.livejournal.com]

I am thinking this may be my winner. Because like you, I'm overweight, but active (Ohhh so active!) and when I tell doctors that I walk everywhere, they give me this look. Suuuuure you do. I -hate- that.

I'm going to go see if she's in my insurance network, then cross my fingers and hope she's taking new patients. :)