WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2002: Re: gynecologist search

Re: gynecologist search

From: Naomi (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 07:47:28 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 24 Sep 2002, Curious wrote: >
>Ask any lady friends you've made since moving to Minneapolis if they go
>to a gyn and how they like their gyn.
>
>If you've made any friends in the medical profession such as a nurse,
>ask them what gyns in the area have a good reputation. Nurses are
>EXCELLENT sources of information and recommendation about a good doctor.
>
>Check online to see if any of the local hospitals have a website and if
>they provide any information on their staff physicians at the site. Some
>provide a list of credentials and training regarding their physicians by
>specialty.

>I would also ask WHY the person likes the doctor, because sometimes the reason is not really relevant to you. Even from nurses I've heard rather insubstantial recommendations (he's funny, cute ,etc), but in general they are good sources. If you know any doctors personally, they are an even better source. Some of the ones I know socially have been very honest about their peers. I have not found my primary care doctor to be a reliable source of good referrals, but that's only my experience.

--
Naomi

>At Mon, 23 Sep 2002, amy wrote:
>>
>>I am searching for a gynecologist in the minneapolist area.  I am hoping
>>that someone could at least point me in the right direction.  I moved
>>here a few months ago.  My primary care physian relocated and I don't
>>know where to start.
>>Thanks,
>>Amy

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