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Old 05-05-2023, 07:32 AM
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Default Finding a doctor

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Originally Posted by MrLonzo View Post
I haven’t had to visit a doctor at the Villages doctor, but no doubt I will at some point. I’ve got a good PPO supplemental Medicare plan, and just looking for tips on how to find the best doctors in the area, whether PCP or specialists. Are there any good ‘doctor finder’ web sites, for example, and what to look for/what to stay away from? Thanks.
When I need to find a doctor, I do a bit of research. I search for reviews of the doctor I am considering (NextDoor, Talk of the Villages, etc - although I take these reviews with a grain of salt and look at the majority of reviews, not just one or two). Then I look at reviews from sites like healthgrades.com or vitals.com to see what the educational background and experience of the doctor is and also if there have been any malpractice suits against them. That research has served me well no matter where I've lived. That's how I found the doctors I have now here in The Villages and I've not had any problems with them.