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Originally Posted by angel222
I'm still looking for a "normal" doctor ... You know one that sees a healthy person and doesn't need to send them for a dozen tests they don't need. I have tried three doctors in TV without one being "normal". I have brought all my records with me with current copies of my tests but still haven't found a doctor that says "see you next year for your annual".
I have been told of a Dr. Coy but don't know anything about him. Any comments?
Any help would be appreciated....thanks!
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Forgive me, but if you have test records that are current enough that you are comfortable with them, and you consider yourself a healthy person, why have you been to 3 different doctors? Why not just wait until you feel it's time for new tests or you get sick? I understand wanting to have a family doctor who is familiar with you, before you get sick. Is that your intent?
Something else that may be a concern....is to me...I went to a family doctor here in TV not too long after we arrived. I had not been to a doctor in several years, so it was time for all the tests, exam, etc. I saw the doctor for about 5 minutes, he ordered all the tests, then everytime I go back for results, I see the PA. On 2 occasions, the PA has suggested a treatment (nothing serious), and when I questioned him, he had to go find the doctor and ask him. Both times, the doctor changed the treatment plan. My point being, if I had just done what the PA suggested, it would have been wrong. Or maybe it would have been right, and the doctor was wrong. Either way, it makes me a bit uncomfortable.
And I have never even MET my gynocologist!! Nurse practitioner handles it all, including biopsies. I met my dermatologist once, when he was removing a spot. Exams all done by someone other than the doctor. BTW, I don't feel real confident about that, either.
I am hoping to get in on the new Villages Health Care program.