In any community one will find "good" doctors AND "bad" doctors! Used to hear similar concerns "up north"...and we had the choice 4 hospitals and a plethora of doctors and specialists. One of the hospitals was a renowned teaching hospital as well.
Yes, one has to be prudent and an advocate for themselves when selecting health-care providers. Generally I can tell by with the 1st and for sure, the 2nd visit with a new provider if they'll be a "keeper". I was fortunate to find a primary when we first arrived in T.V. that I liked immediately and trusted! Was it "luck"? I don't know! Insurance changed so I had to select a new primary...went with "word of mouth" and as "luck" would have it I didn't feel the connection! She was highly recommended by friends and even on this site I heard great things! But, for me, she just didn't make the grade. I've been fortunate to find someone else that will remain a "keeper". Through-out my years this is has happened more than once due to major moves. I think word-of-mouth is always good but at the end of the day, it's up to you whether it will work out or not.
I hate to hear people passing a blanket indictment about our medical community here! There are some good providers and things are improving as this community grows, I'm sure! The 'bad' ones will be sifted as the word gets out!
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