@sunnirivers I am glad you are finding our group and the information here helpful. In our health journeys, I think we have all encountered less-than-helpful practitioners, and switching often takes a lot of time, energy and even money.
However, bronchiectasis and NTM are rare conditions, seldom encountered by many general-practice pulmonologists so we are left to search. It took me almost 4 years find my current awesome team and get an appointment - even though they were part of my same clinical system! If I were you, I would try to get a referral to the clinic in Charleston - it the PA goes to bat for you, most likely the pulmonologist will make the referral. If not, ask your primary provider to do it (this shouldn't require a visit - just a phone call.)
Good luck, and please return to us with many questions you may have.