Greetings all - I am currently in search of a new primary care physician. I know that not all of us may be comfortable discussing where we are from or what state we live in, and may not be a great idea in general - However, was wondering if maybe there is a way for us to start some type of thread here where we can share positive experiences and recommendations of GP's that we have had success with either currently or in the past.
What I am looking for in a new primary is someone who is open minded and willing to truly talk and consult with you rather than just jotting down your every word on a note pad and making it a record for your insurance to see everything that comes out of your mouth. A doctor who you can have an open discussion with about how you are on self prescribed TRT, or who you go through a clinic to treat your low T, maybe have done some steroids in the past, open about your "bodybuilding" lifestyle, and them still be willing to care for you and treat you, discuss your bloodwork and understand why at times some things may be a little out of range, etc.
What I am NOT asking for here is a list of doctors who are just going to openly prescribe you what ever you want all willy-nilly with no questions. That is not my goal here.
I have had trouble with doctors even considering having a conversation with me about hormone levels, let alone one that I feel I can speak openly with and focus on my health and well being first and not resort to being a robot who stays within a predetermined "box" when it comes to treatment, options, methods of care, etc.
Does that make sense? I mean lets be real, all the people in the fitness industry, either pro body builder or modern day Instagram fitness model, has a doctor that was referred to them that is willing to be open minded about their lifestyle.
Ill start with stating I am in the northeast, and will leave it at that until the conversation gets going.
Hope this is not a stupid ask - and hopefully it can help some others on here as well.
Thanks!
What I am looking for in a new primary is someone who is open minded and willing to truly talk and consult with you rather than just jotting down your every word on a note pad and making it a record for your insurance to see everything that comes out of your mouth. A doctor who you can have an open discussion with about how you are on self prescribed TRT, or who you go through a clinic to treat your low T, maybe have done some steroids in the past, open about your "bodybuilding" lifestyle, and them still be willing to care for you and treat you, discuss your bloodwork and understand why at times some things may be a little out of range, etc.
What I am NOT asking for here is a list of doctors who are just going to openly prescribe you what ever you want all willy-nilly with no questions. That is not my goal here.
I have had trouble with doctors even considering having a conversation with me about hormone levels, let alone one that I feel I can speak openly with and focus on my health and well being first and not resort to being a robot who stays within a predetermined "box" when it comes to treatment, options, methods of care, etc.
Does that make sense? I mean lets be real, all the people in the fitness industry, either pro body builder or modern day Instagram fitness model, has a doctor that was referred to them that is willing to be open minded about their lifestyle.
Ill start with stating I am in the northeast, and will leave it at that until the conversation gets going.
Hope this is not a stupid ask - and hopefully it can help some others on here as well.
Thanks!
