How to Choose a Gynecologist
Choosing a gynecologist is one of the most important choices that a woman can make. It should not be taken lightly and be made with much thought. By utilizing your friends and a few tools, you can be confident that you made the right decision.
- Talk to other women that you trust and ask them if they would recommend their gynecologist. Ask them if their doctor is accepting new patients and if they will take your insurance. You can also go to MechantCircle to find gynecologists in your area.
- Go to a doctor review website to find out what other patients are thinking. The most trusted website in this field is HealthGrades. They give reviews and ratings from actual patients who have used the doctor. Use these ratings to help you weed out the doctors that are sub-par.
- Check with your insurance company to see what gynecologists you will be eligible to visit. Each company has a different set of doctors that will be in your network. Eliminate any out-of-network doctors from your search.
- After you have settled on a doctor that you are interested in, call the office and set up an appointment for a consultation. This is the most important step of the process. Although the consult is not free, it will help you find out more from the doctor in a face-to-face setting. Ask questions about the doctor's philosophy and methodology. Do not feel pressured to choose the first doctor that you consult with.