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.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
-
-
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.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Most insurance companies will not cover all the fees associated with providers not on this list.
