If you’ve moved to a new town or changed health insurance, you’re probably eager to find a family doctor. This is an important decision because your family doctor is the key to good long-term health and wellness. In addition to the importance of a good first impression when visiting a doctor’s office for the first time, here are a few practical tips for making the right choice for you and your loved ones.

4 Tips for Finding a Family Doctor

1. Check Your Network

Before researching any doctor’s office, check your insurance company’s in-network list of providers. When you call the office to ask questions or schedule an appointment, verify that they take your insurance and what co-pay to expect for wellness visits and sick visits.

2. Choose a Location

Narrow your choices down by location. Many people find it convenient to have a family doctor close to home. If you anticipate making office visits during your workday, it might make more sense to choose a practice that’s close to work.

3. Consider the Wait Time and Office Hours

Find out how far in advance you have to schedule an appointment and how they handle the need for more urgent visits. If you work during typical business hours, find out if they offer evening or weekend appointments and how long the wait is during those times.

4. Ask About On-Site Facilities

If the office has an on-site laboratory, you’ll have fewer stops to make when your family doctor recommends testing. You’ll also experience less wait time between testing and when your doctor receives the results.

Palladium Primary Care in High Point, NC, is the family doctor and urgent care practice you can trust with your everyday health concerns and your pressing medical issues. Dr. George Osei-Bonsu was trained at Columbia University, and in addition to his primary care practice, he is the Medical Director of Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro. He and his team are committed to offering you the high-quality care you and your family deserve, from on-site labwork and digital X-rays to comprehensive wellness exams. Schedule your appointment by calling (336) 841-8500 or sending an online message today.