How
to Choose the Best Doctor
Your
doctor will be your partner in care,
so it is important to choose carefully
from the doctors available to you.
In some managed care plans, you
will generally be limited to choosing
from only certain doctors; in other
plans, some doctors may be "preferred,"
which means they are part of a network
and you will pay less if you use
them. Ask your plan for a list or
directory of providers. The plan
may also offer other help in choosing.
You
can ask doctors you know, medical
societies, friends, family, and
co-workers to recommend doctors.
You may also contact hospitals and
referral services about doctors
in your area.
Once
you have the names of doctors who
interest you, make sure they are
accepting new patients. Here’s
how to check doctors out:
