I am 58 and decided I needed a more thorough yearly exam from a primary care doctor who would coordinate with my ob/gyn on my health. The appointments with my previous doctor were like a cattle call -- I never saw the Dr., just the PA and it seemed they only wanted me in there to get a fee. My new NTPHP physician spent about 30 minutes going over my records and asking questions, ordered multiple tests, ekg, chest x-rays, etc. and scheduled a short follow up to go over results. I am healthy and plan to stay that way, but never had the sense that I was really being monitored or taking preventative measures until this physician. Office visit was pleasant, nurse was great, did not wait long, labs were convenient. I have fired my "doc in the box" as of yesterday.
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