WhichSea15 t1_j3u7xyn wrote on January 11, 2023 at 2:24 AM

Reply to comment by bitterfuzzy in Recommendations for a trusted female PCP accepting new patients? (Bonus if they are familiar with chronic illness/pain or womens health) by bostonforever22

Yeah, telehealth, which you have to pay for, even when a telehealth appointment can't resolve your problem. I've also had (and paid for) telehealth appointments only for them to have misled me about appointment availability, and I had to go to urgent care instead.

I think the brush-off I received there was due to some anti-fat bias, so I'm sure ymmv.

bitterfuzzy t1_j3v6fux wrote on January 11, 2023 at 7:27 AM

My understanding is that if it's something that can wait, like a routine checkup, yeah, you're going to wait a while...weeks or longer. But if you're actually sick, they will try to fit you in as soon as possible.

On my insurance basic PCP appointments are covered 100%, so I can't comment on being charged for telehealth.

I've also never felt fat shamed. (I'm fat.) I've always been asked if they can weigh me, and if it's not related to my health issue, it doesn't come up.

Interesting how people can have such different experiences at the same practice. I hope you've found a place that works better for you.