@acid2come- You will need to find out from your insurance company what you need to do before you set up an appointment- do you need a referral? The find your new doctor and set up an appointment. They will probably have you sign release forms so that all of your tests, images, treatments and doctor's notes will be sent before you see him/her. Make lists of what you want to know, the most important question first and a list of other concerns. But you need to sit down and do these things and I think that you will feel more in control!

Please look at these conversations to help you get started
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/your-tips-on-how-to-get-off-to-the-best-start-with-a-new-specialist/?pg=1#comment-240813