@part thank you for all the suggestions! Excellent points that are so helpful. I called today and leaned the gastro office I was referred to does not have a cancellation list but they were kind to tell me what time of day they tend to get the most cancellation calls and to call every day. I was bad enough to be screened for appendicitis and have that CT but then was told that only if it got worse, to go the the ER - but it isn’t exactly worse. It’s just not better after 3 weeks. I think I will call back and talk to them about that in the morning and ask for guidance. I have tried calling a few places to see who has experience with splenic cysts/masses or multiple cysts in many locations and keep being told “we can’t say unless we get a referral and see your information.” So maybe a wider net or maybe I need to get better at my approach/questions.
Thank you so much for the tips on navigating all of this. I am going to work on getting organized and make some more calls. I’m not aware of concierge PCPs in my area but will see what’s out there.
Again, thank you for the care and time in responding.