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Originally Posted by OCsun
I am personally very disappointed in the Villages Health Care. I moved here four years ago and found it difficult to find a doctor who provided the same trustworthy relationship I had with my doctors back home.
The Villages announced their plans to meet a need they recognized in the Villages which was, the lack of quality medical care. Marcus Welby medicine would be reborn through their Health Care Centers. I watched with excitement as they built beautiful buildings nesseled within central locations throughout the Villages. I drank the koolaide and signed up as a new patient. Due to growing pains, Physician realignments and my own personal needs, I am now on my third doctor in the Villages System.
I was just informed by the staff my new doctor is very over burdened at this time and seeing a medical assistant and Nurse Practioner will be protacal for semi-annual check-ups.
This system is not what I expected. It reminds me of a Kaiser Permanente model.
I do not have their Medicare Advantage Plan and will make a change. It's just a shame these medical buildings were built to provide this kind of group model medical care.
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We also moved here four years ago and after having bad experiences with TWO outside doctors we were hoping to find satisfaction with The Villages Health System. We have been completely satisfied with our care there, however I have switched from my initial choice to a new female doctor whom I have seen only once but was very impressed with her care and concern. I like being able to see my medical records via the patient portal. After having bad experiences with the two outside doctors I'm really hoping The Villages Health system will be successful so I do not have to try to find another doctor. I am really not a picky, needy person. I just need someone that will work with me and not against me in trying to stay healthy.