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

[mamajoan.livejournal.com]

I'm late replying on this thread, but wanted to second the recommendation for Dr. Hobbs. I find her very warm, and she always remembers the details of my life (or takes the time to review my file before my appts, which is basically the same thing). I don't really have weight issues, but I do have this "still breast-feeding a 5-year-old" thing which can get you lectured or judged by some medical professionals. I really appreciate that Dr. Hobbs just asks "so are you still nursing?" in a non-judgmental way, and when I say yes, she takes it into consideration when prescribing meds or what have you.

I'm not familiar with the nurse you mentioned, for which perhaps I should be grateful. :)