Finding a good Doctor

We had to make a trip to Danville a few weeks ago.  Danville is about a 2 hour drive from house.  It is huge.  The parking lot is so big that you park your car and can ride the shuttle to the door, and they have 5 different locations that one can be dropped off at.  It is where you can go to see a specialist.  Our trip was for my son Parker, age 7.

Parker was seeing a GI specialist.  He had been seeing a doctor for a few years, but I felt the doctor didn't listen to me.  I requested to see a different doctor.  The new doctor's name was Dr Sabri.  I was a little nervous when I saw his name, fearing that there would a language barrier with this guy.

When the doctor and medical student walked into the room, Preston gave a hug to the medical student.  They dr then asked where his hug was.  He welcomed Preston's hug.  He listened to me explain our situation.  He asked Parker his opinion.  When it came time for the exam, Parker was very nervous.  The dr was finished before Parker even realized it happened.  He then explained the how and why to me.  I felt comfortable with him, because instead of just telling me what to do he explained why.  He also used terms that I could understand.  I think we have found a good doctor.

As I am talking about drs, I want to expound upon a few other positive encounters  I have had.  I love our pediatrician.  He is goofy and gets on the kids levels when he is working with them.  When I have gone in and was very worn down by my sick children he showed compassion to me, and this made me feel wonderful.  When I was undergoing my cancer treatments and afterwards, he takes an interest in my health.

My medical doctor typically runs behind schedule.  The reason for this is that she listens to her patients and wants to know how they are really doing.  She is observant to them and their needs.  I have been one of those patients that needed vent my frustrations and concerns and she listened.  I don't get mad when she runs behind, I just realize that someone else needed her attention.  I also realize if I am in a hurry to get in and out, I will request another doctor in the clinic.

My surgeon who is so skilled with the knife, that after time my scars are almost invisible.  This is truly a gift.

My oncologist who is very thorough with me.  This gives me peace of mind that he is covering all of my basis's.  And he makes jokes.  That always eases the tension of a doctor's visit.

My OB who was in tune to do a complete exam and not gloss over a breast exam.  He too listens and answers all of my questions, even the ones that are embarrassing.  And he was great at coaching me during delivery of Preston.

And my radiation doctor, well actually I prefer the PA.  She is so personable and showed great compassion to me when I needed it.

I have been so blessed to have good doctors in my life.  I am so grateful for their skill and knowledge and their willingness to take care of others.