Physician Recommendations
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davis_squareHi! 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!
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!
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Date: 2011-03-28 02:25 pm (UTC)To my knowledge Dr. Bershel is still at Davis Square Family Practice and I would be very surprised if you got any "fat lady making excuses" attitude from her. I've found her very open and nonjudgmental. I don't go to her myself (because I like Dr. Hobbs so much -- see my other comment above) but I take both my kids to her and like her very much as a pediatrician. It is true as others have said that she can be a little spacey, but not too bad. I haven't really had much trouble with callbacks, though I do find it kind of difficult to get the admin staff to understand the concept of "I want to talk to the nurse and have her help me decide whether to come in."
I also love the NP, Marie Botte, whom we have seen several times when Dr. Bershel wasn't available. She is great.
You probably found someone by now, but I leave this comment here anyway for the benefit of any future DSLJ user who may come upon this post looking for doctor recommendations. :)