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Old 06-05-2016, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NYGUY View Post
My wife has quit a doctor here, not because of staff, but because of his lack of english language skills. This seems common here and rural areas in general.


I agree that there are physicians here whose English leaves a little to be desired. However, having worked in healthcare for more than 40 years, including a number of major metro areas, I am comfortable saying that this area is no different than most. In fact, I dare say that most urban areas have a greater preponderance of foreign medical grads for whom English is a second language.

Personally I have had no significant issue, and 2 of the 3 physicians I see regularly are FMGs and really excellent diagnosticians.


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