How to Find a Urologist

You must have a good relationship with your doctor--especially if that doctor is a urologist. Your urologist treats the most delicate of bodily conditions and can be a source of comfort during frustrating times. To find a urologist that you are comfortable with requires some diligence on your part. Spend time finding a urologist as it is worth the peace of mind. Read on to learn how to find a urologist.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Ask your general practitioner, friends and family for recommendations. This is the quickest way to find a doctor with a good bed side manner.
2. Contact your insurance provider. Ask for a list of urologists that are approved by your insurance. Ask about the policy for seeing doctors not on the preferred provider list.
3. Check the list for the names of recommended doctors. Make the decision to be willing to pay extra to see a doctor that has been recommended but is not on the list.
4. Contact the urologist's offices. Ask to set up a free consultation appointment. Tell the receptionist why you are trying to find a urologist.
5. Attend your consultation and fill out all necessary paper work. Talk with the doctor about the kinds of patients she treats. Find out when the urologist has treated a patient with the same condition.
6. Go to a couple consultations so you can get an idea of what is out there. When you find a doctor you like, stop searching and schedule a regular office visit.

Tips & Warnings

• Most insurance companies will not cover all the fees associated with providers not on this list.

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