<p>I think there are some NYC parents on here so I figured I’d ask – please PM me if you are able to recommend a good internal med/family MD in NYC (Manhattan though preferably in midtown or UES). I have gone to the internal med practice of one of the large academic health centers and while it’s ok, I need a more typical practice where I can have some continuity of care with one MD. I’m no longer a student, so I can’t go to student health for any university. Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>There are a few issues you need to understand. The first is that most practices of good NYC doctors are closed, meaning you can’t get in without pull from another doctor or a connection (sick, I know!). The second is many doctors in the city will not take your insurance, they will make you deal with your insurer and it’s unlikely you’ll get most of the bill paid. So the best place to start is with the providers on your insurance company’s list unless you have a lot of money to pay out of pocket, and research those doctors:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/09/health/08chen.html?em[/url]”>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/09/health/08chen.html?em</a></p>
<p>I realize that lots of NYC practices are closed and most of those don’t take most insurance, I assumed that there would be a number of respectable practices that are open to regular people – not just the wealthy, famous, well connected etc. It’s not like I’m looking to get into the practice of someone named in NY magazine or anything. I can start with my insurer, but that’s akin to picking from the phone book as there are no personal recommendations to be had.</p>
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Where did yu get that information?
that really isn’t been my experience.
aj725, first start with your insurance provider and get a list of the type of dr you want, gender, location, etc.
You can alway google their stats and any diciplinary action taken against them (State Education Dept).
The best recommendation is from friends or colleagues or any nurses you know.
Someone on another thread said that she calls the hospital the particular physician she is interested in and speaks directly with a nurse on one of the patient floors. While it is a violation for the nurse to offer advice or recommend a doctor, she poses the question,"would you take your mother to Dr XYZ? They seem to offer a yes or no more readily than asked directly.</p>