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Old 09-13-2008, 01:26 PM
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Default There Seem To Be Enough, But Do Your Research
I researched a lot and found a good ol' American-trained doctor in TV. It turned out that he had the bedside manner of a mole and misdiagnosed a simple skin infection so badly that it took me a couple of months to heal up.

I now have a foreign-educated but U.S.-trained internist who seems very careful and caring. What's scary is that I'm actually beginning to understand what he says with his heavy accent. I'm guessing that's not an uncommon problem just about anywhere in the U.S. these days.

Also be careful to make sure that the doctor you choose has privileges at The Villages Regional Medical Center. I know there are several locally who seem to have excellent credentials but do not have privileges at either TVRH or the Leesburg Hospital. I can't figure out why, but what good is a doctor if he/she can't see you if you need to go to the hospital?
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