3. See how available they are
As we all know, “some providers may have a limited schedule with fewer available appointments, resulting in longer wait times for routine appointments,” says Ida Tuwatananurak, DO, Family Practice Physician, at the S. Mark Taper Foundation Community Clinic in Los Angeles, California.
“However, patients may want to choose a doctor whose practice can see them within one to two days—or the same day—for acute concerns.” As a general rule, it’s a good idea to see a primary care doctor who knows you pretty well, rather than having to go to an urgent care clinic or the ER.
