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I see a number of specialists for various reasons along with my primary physician. I've had to find "replacements" over the years when my docs have retired or moved on to another location out of state. I do my research and seek referrals from others before choosing a "replacement". Most of the time I am fortunate and the new docs have worked out. In my first appointment with someone new I can tell if this is someone (1) I want to trust with my life and (2) I know he/she cares about me as their patient. If they don't meet both of these objectives I will not see them a second time and I'll go through this process until I am satisfied. (As a side note, I am very fortunate that I live in a city and state known for top notch medical care. For this, I am blessed with options.)
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@mikead63 Oh I understand that. It looks me years to find a replacement primary care doctor. The first had my records but couldn't be bothered to "dig them out of the closet" when my appointment told them I was a patient of the former doctor 6 weeks earlier. The biggest part of his physical was trying to sell me on a test because the hospital associated had a new machine and it was on sale. The next I really liked but the staff was horrible. My $5 copay was tried to turn into a $312 balance and then arguments from them, I got locked in the office at lunch because everyone was in the back and forgot me, the doc found me wandering the halls about 15 minutes later. The next one was a nice guy but never seemed to hear anything I was saying.... How do you feel? I'm tired all the time. Oh, do you have a rash? No. Okay see you next year. That kind of thing. I like the one I have now but she is very hands off, which seems to be common now. A physical or wellness check or whatever you want to call it seems pretty unnecessary now... Just write the order and I can go get blood drawn, I don't really need to come see you. No more proactive, now merely reactive, and we know more now than ever in the medical field. Guess I won't go back until I get sick and can't get better