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I’m not feeling very well, I need a doctor immediately. Ring the nearest golf course – Groucho Marx
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You Can Find Dr. Right, With Some Effort
When Molly McGowan needed a pediatric urologist for her daughter, she found one the old-fashioned way: she asked around. Her sister, a nurse, didn’t know of anyone in Binghamton, N.Y., their hometown, but a friend who lived next door to a urologist passed along the name of a specialist in Rochester. It was a three-hour drive each way, but it was worth it. “He was at the top of his field, but he didn’t act like it,” Ms. McGowan said. “He never seemed rushed, and he explained everything without talking down to us.”
Most people wouldn’t buy a new car without checking consumer ratings, but they still rely largely on word of mouth to select a physician. Yet with more patients…
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HealthGrades
HealthGrades is the leading healthcare ratings organization, providing ratings and profiles of hospitals, nursing homes and physicians to consumers, corporations, health plans and hospitals. Millions of consumers and hundreds of the nation's largest employers, health plans and hospitals rely on HealthGrades' independent ratings, consulting and products to make healthcare decisions based on the quality of care.
MD.com
At MD.com, our mission is to offer a more convenient way to find and access healthcare online. We make it easy to find a doctor, book an appointment, and see a doctor sooner.
Vitals
At some point in our lives, we all will need to go to the doctor. Perhaps for a mild problem, or perhaps for a serious one. The choice of which doctor to go to, and the performance of that doctor, can be a life-or-death decision. Vitals was created to give consumers the tools -- for the first time -- to make intelligent, informed decisions about which doctor to choose
A step-by-step guide from doctors to getting the most out of your next visit
Here’s the thing about going to the doctor: It’s never going to be a great time. Yet it doesn’t have to be terrible.
Doctor, Doctor, Where Art Thou?
Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died - Erma Bombeck
Finding a Quality Doctor
Most people, when they need a doctor, ask for personal recommendations about someone who is smart, caring, thorough, thoughtful and trustworthy. Rarely do they ask for a physician with the best stats.
Finding the Best Doctor for You
Things are changing at the doctor's office, giving people who need to find a new family doctor more options to choose from—and some things to watch out for.
For Transgender People, a Good Doctor is Hard to Find
In her knee-length jumper and cobalt blue tights, Hannah Simpson cuts a neat figure. The vibrant 29-year-old student of osteopathic medicine throws back her thick chestnut-brown hair when she laughs, but she turns serious when talking about her experience as a patient rather than a caregiver.
Grand Rounds Wants To Find The Right Doctor For You
In a perfect health care world, consumers should be able to pick a doctor based on track record: the number of surgeries, say, the doctor has performed, and the success rate of those surgeries—while adjusting for the severity of a patient’s case. Grand Rounds, a Venrock-backed start-up that provides medical second opinions, has embarked on an ambitious plan to guide customers toward the right doctor.
How And How Not To Choose A Doctor
Choosing a medical doctor (or physician or surgeon or medic as they say in the United Kingdom) can be challenging. While a lot of information sources seem to be out there, much of it could steer you in the wrong direction. Here are some examples of possible information sources and their potential pitfalls.
How Can I Find a Good Doctor?
Once you narrow down your choices, it's time to see which of those doctors is going to suit you personally. The doctor and patient relationship is just as important as their skill level.
How to Find and Choose a New Doctor
Thanks to the Internet, finding and researching doctors is a lot easier than it use to be. Today, there’s a wide variety of websites you can turn to that provide databases of U.S. doctors, their professional medical histories, and ratings and reviews from past patients on a number of criteria. Here are some of the best sites available, along with a few additional tips that can help you find the right doctors.
Should Doctors Play Along With the Uberization of Health Care?
Medical startups are creating networks of freelance M.D.s to treat patients on-demand.
The Best Doctors in the Universe
What do nebulous "top doctor" rankings actually mean, and actually say?
What Is the Biggest Mistake Patients Make When Picking a Primary-Care Doctor?
Even with online medical reviews and (occasionally) helpful recommendations from family and friends, finding a primary-care physician is hardly easy. With this issue in mind, we asked The Experts...
Why Are There So Few Doctors in Rural America?
The rugged lifestyle has its appeal, just not for physicians.
Yelp Could Be The Key To Finding A Good Doctor (Yes, Seriously)
People scour online reviews to find the best restaurant or bar — and new research suggests that people are increasingly turning to online reviews to find the best doctors, too. But unlike restaurants, which are rated on factors such as food and service, what separates a five-star physician review from a one-star panning?
You Can Find Dr. Right, With Some Effort
“Do your research,” said Dr. Samantha Collier, the chief medical officer for HealthGrades. “Don’t assume all physicians are equally skilled. More importantly, they need to be a good match for you. I hear so many patients tell me they really don’t like their doctor or trust their doctor but they keep going back. That is ridiculous.
ZocDoc
Founded in 2007 with a mission of improving access to healthcare, ZocDoc is a free service that allows patients to find a nearby doctor or dentist who accepts their insurance, see their real-time availability, and instantly book an appointment via ZocDoc.com or ZocDoc’s free apps for iPhone or Android.
Best Doctors
Best Doctors provides access to the best medical minds in the world. You can be sure you’re getting the right diagnosis, the right treatment and the right care.
Board Certified Docs
Finding physicians who are board certified.
DocFinder
The AIM DocFinder was the only online physician directory of its kind when it was launched in 1996. The DocFinder is still recognized for its easy to use search engine. DocFinder remains the only combined database of all licensing jurisdictions that has its direct source of data from and controlled by state licensing boards and remains free of charge to the public.
DocShop
Welcome to DocShop, a one-of-a-kind online resource brought to you by Einstein Industries. DocShop can help you take the first step along that path by connecting you with the most trusted and experienced healthcare professionals in your area. Through DocShop, you will have access to our exclusive network of distinguished surgeons, doctors, dentists, and medical specialists who can help you look and feel your absolute best.
MediBid
MediBid is an online marketplace which is about quality, choice, and value. Many insurance companies show you no more than whether your doctor is “in-network” or not. MediBid allows you to see the training, education and experience of the doctor before you make your selection.
WorldClinic
WorldClinic services include a 24/7 personal doctor, comprehensive health planning, medical provisioning for travel and home, disaster medical planning, a 24/7 electronic medical record archive and physician-to-physician second opinion referrals for any serious or complex illness.
Fertilitproregistry.com
The FertilityProRegistry Network is a national network of certified reproductive endocrinologists that provides information for people who seek infertility specialists. From general information about infertility procedures, to finding a well-trained physician who can treat them, Fertility Pro Registry helps thousands of patients every month.
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