How to Choose a Doctor
The May 2016 Consumer Reports magazine cover story is “What You Don’t Know About Your Doctor Could Hurt You.”
Luckily, Dr. Patty Wyshak has nothing to hide. And if she did, you could probably ask around and find a patient who has had nothing but good experiences with the dog-tor.
How Black Dog Medical Compares to Consumer Report’s “Smart Ways to Choose a Doctor”
The magazine mentions six points worth considering before you choose a primary care physician. Here’s a little commentary on how these points relate to Black Dog Medical:
- Know your insurance. We are in-network with several popular insurance companies and Medicare.
- Spot red flags. The state of Maine can tell you if a doctor has had disciplinary action against them. (We’re happy to report that Dr. Wyshak’s 20+ years of practicing is unblemished. See for yourself if you like!)
- Look a little deeper. Just as airlines get rated based on their times to depart and arrive, and other factors, so do doctors. A big goal of Black Dog Medical is to manage our time well so your appointments start on time, we get labs processed quickly and you enjoy a really lovely doctor-patient relationship.
- Check on hospital affiliation. It’s good to know what hospitals your primary care doctor are affiliated with, in case you need to pay the hospital a visit.
- Follow the connections. Ask if a doctor get paid by or get a bonus from pharmaceutical companies whose drugs they’re recommending.
- Consider compatibility. This is an important point. The patients who most appreciate Dr. Wyshak are folks who like a straightforward doctor who digs deep to find real causes of symptoms and is not shy about recommending the best course of action. Dogs don’t worry about speaking softly when they have big news to deliver, and neither does Dr. Wyshak.