The doctors I've found that seem to be interested in doing their homework:
A) Work in teaching hospitals and have ample time to offer you during a visit
B) Have their own practice and have ample time to offer you during your visit
C) Are in their residency and have more time than a typical doc to spend time looking into what's bothering you, but you can tell they're being groomed to see 100 patients per day at 7 minutes a pop.
I switched a couple years ago to seeing a private practice doc. I can get same-day appointments, 90 minute appointments, 24 hr phone/text access for emergencies, cheaper labs than my insurance offers, and more for about $100/mo per person.
A) Work in teaching hospitals and have ample time to offer you during a visit
B) Have their own practice and have ample time to offer you during your visit
C) Are in their residency and have more time than a typical doc to spend time looking into what's bothering you, but you can tell they're being groomed to see 100 patients per day at 7 minutes a pop.
I switched a couple years ago to seeing a private practice doc. I can get same-day appointments, 90 minute appointments, 24 hr phone/text access for emergencies, cheaper labs than my insurance offers, and more for about $100/mo per person.