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Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (972)
  • Cigna (911)
  • UnitedHealthCare (895)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (777)
  • Aetna (735)
  • First Health (732)
  • Humana (702)
  • Curative (671)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California (428)
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (396)
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (173)
  • Anthem (132)
  • Ambetter (125)
  • Oscar Health (112)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (87)
  • MultiPlan (80)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia (32)
  • Health Net (29)
  • Midwest Health Plan (29)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (28)
  • Coventry Health Care (25)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (17)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (16)
  • Anthem Blue Cross (14)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (14)
  • Buckeye Community Health Plan (13)
  • Assurant Health (11)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (11)
  • ChoiceCare Network (11)
  • Amerihealth (10)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company (1)
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan (1)
  • Blue Care Network of Michigan (BCN) (1)
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (1)
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Florida Blue (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (1)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York (1)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin (1)
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  • Blue Cross of Idaho (1)
  • Blue Medicare Advantage (1)
  • Blue Shield of California (1)
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York (1)
  • Canopy Health (1)
  • Capital Blue Cross (1)
  • CareFirst BlueChoice, Inc. (1)
  • CBA Blue (1)
  • Cigna-HealthSpring (1)
  • Delta Dental (1)
  • Delta Dental of New York (1)
  • Delta Dental of Washington (1)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (1)
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (1)
  • Florida Blue (1)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York (1)
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia (1)
  • Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York (1)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (1)
  • Humana Benefit Plan of Illinois (1)
  • Humana Employers Health Plan of Georgia (1)
  • Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana (1)
  • Humana Health Plan of Ohio (1)
  • Humana Health Plan of Texas (1)
  • Humana/CompBenefits (1)
  • HumanaOne (1)
  • Independence Blue Cross (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc. (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest (1)
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States (1)
  • Medicaid (1)
  • Medicaid of Arkansas (1)
  • Medicaid of California (1)
  • Medicaid of Florida (1)
  • Medicaid of Idaho (1)
  • Medicaid of Illinois (1)
  • Medicaid of Indiana (1)
  • Medicaid of Kentucky (1)
  • Medicaid of Maryland (1)
  • Medicaid of Missouri (1)
  • Medicaid of Oregon (1)
  • Medicaid of Tennessee (1)
  • Medicaid of Utah (1)
  • Premera Blue Cross (1)
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield (1)
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah (1)
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington (1)
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon (1)
  • Regence BlueShield (1)
  • United Concordia (1)
  • United Concordia Dental (1)
  • UnitedHealth Group (1)
  • UnitedHealthcare Benefits of Texas (1)
  • UnitedHealthcare of California (1)
  • UnitedHealthcare Plan of the River Valley (1)
  • UnitedHealthOne (1)
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield (1)
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Gender

Gender
  • Female (846)
  • Male (561)

Specialty

Specialty
  • Neonatal Medicine (71)
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine (40)
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (35)
  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology (30)
  • Pediatric Hospital Medicine (29)
  • Allergy & Immunology (20)
  • Pediatric Endocrinology (20)
  • Infectious Disease Medicine (17)
  • Pediatric Cardiology (16)
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology (15)
  • Pediatric Pulmonology (15)
  • Pediatric Medicine (13)
  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (8)
  • Pediatric Nephrology (8)
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine (7)
  • Sleep Medicine (7)
  • Genetics (6)
  • Family Medicine (6)
  • Pediatric Neurology (6)
  • Internal Medicine (5)
  • Sports Medicine (5)
  • Speech-Language Pathology (4)
  • Pediatric Rheumatology (4)
  • Adult Medicine (3)
  • Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) (3)
  • General Medical Practice (3)
  • Family Medicine (Nurse Practitioner) (3)
  • Child Abuse Pediatrics (3)
  • Hospital Medicine (3)
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (2)
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Age

Age
  • Under 40 (294)
  • 41-50 (328)
  • 51-60 (247)
  • 61-70 (222)
  • Over 70 (192)

Availability

Availability
  • Today (37)
  • Tomorrow (28)
  • Accepts new patients (532)
  • Telehealth (255)

Language

Language
  • Afrikaans (1)
  • American Sign Language (2)
  • Arabic (21)
  • Bengali (1)
  • Bisaya (1)
  • French (13)
  • German (9)
  • Greek (2)
  • Gujarati (1)
  • Hindi (14)
  • Italian (1)
  • Kannada (2)
  • Korean (1)
  • Panjabi (1)
  • Polish (1)
  • Portuguese (2)
  • Punjabi (1)
  • Romanian (1)
  • Russian (2)
  • Sign Language (1)
  • Slovak (1)
  • Spanish (70)
  • Tagalog (7)
  • Tamil (1)
  • Telugu (1)
  • Turkish (1)
  • Urdu (6)
  • Vietnamese (4)
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Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction
  • 5 Stars (279)
  • 4 Stars And Higher (449)
  • 3 Stars And Higher (615)
  • 2 Stars And Higher (654)
  • 1 Star And Higher (696)

Affiliated Facility

Affiliated Facility
  • Children's of Alabama (304)
  • Huntsville Hospital (131)
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham (44)
  • UAB Hospital (39)
  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center (34)
  • Thomas Hospital (27)
  • East Alabama Medical Center (26)
  • Decatur Morgan Hospital (25)
  • DCH Regional Medical Center (25)
  • Vaughan Regional Medical Center (23)
  • Mobile Infirmary (22)
  • Providence Hospital (21)
  • Pascagoula Hospital (19)
  • Baptist Medical Center East (19)
  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center (19)
  • Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center (17)
  • Marshall Medical Center South (15)
  • Cullman Regional Medical Center (15)
  • Mizell Memorial Hospital (15)
  • Andalusia Health (14)
  • Flowers Hospital (14)
  • Helen Keller Hospital (13)
  • North Alabama Medical Center (12)
  • Athens-Limestone Hospital (12)
  • Grandview Medical Center (11)
  • Southeast Health Medical Center (11)
  • USA Health University Hospital (11)
  • Russell Medical Center (11)
  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown (10)
  • Highlands Medical Center (10)
  • Jackson Hospital and Clinic (9)
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (9)
  • Medical Center Enterprise (9)
  • Shelby Baptist Medical Center (8)
  • Springhill Medical Center (8)
  • DeKalb Regional Medical Center (8)
  • Saint Vincent's East (8)
  • Cincinnati Children's Burney Campus (7)
  • North Baldwin Infirmary (6)
  • HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital (5)
  • South Baldwin Regional Medical Center (5)
  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital (5)
  • Crestwood Medical Center (5)
  • Baptist Medical Center South (5)
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center (5)
  • Troy Regional Medical Center (5)
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast (5)
  • Gadsden Regional Medical Center (4)
  • Texas Children's Hospital (4)
  • Saint Vincent's Saint Clair (4)
  • St Peter's Hospital (4)
  • Whitfield Regional Hospital (4)
  • UAB Medical West Main Campus (4)
  • Dale Medical Center (4)
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Chilton (3)
  • Northwest Medical Center (3)
  • HCA Florida West Hospital (3)
  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare (3)
  • Yale New Haven Hospital (3)
  • North Alabama Shoals Hospital (3)
  • Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp. (3)
  • Medical Center Barbour (3)
  • Walker Baptist Medical Center (3)
  • Floyd Cherokee Medical Center (3)
  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital (3)
  • Ochsner Medical Center (3)
  • Maury Regional Medical Center (3)
  • Anderson Regional Medical Center (3)
  • Cook Children's Medical Center (3)
  • Arkansas Children's Hospital (3)
  • SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital (3)
  • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital (3)
  • Manatee Memorial Hospital (3)
  • Jackson Hospital (3)
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf (2)
  • Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (2)
  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge (2)
  • VCU Medical Center Main Hospital (2)
  • Elmore Community Hospital (2)
  • Santa Rosa Medical Center (2)
  • Kettering Health Main Campus (2)
  • Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (2)
  • Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center (2)
  • Tampa General Hospital (2)
  • Wellstar Spalding Medical Center (2)
  • Coosa Valley Medical Center (2)
  • St Mary's Hospital (2)
  • Children's National Hospital (2)
  • Prattville Baptist Hospital (2)
  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (2)
  • Dayton Childrens Hospital (2)
  • Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children (2)
  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital (2)
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Blount (2)
  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite (2)
  • Lakeland Community Hospital (2)
  • University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics (2)
  • Citizens Baptist Medical Center (2)
  • Memorial Hospital and Manor (2)
  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (2)
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2)
  • MUSC Medical Center (2)
  • George Regional Hospital (2)
  • Russellville Hospital (2)
  • Washington County Hospital (2)
  • Atrium Health Cabarrus (2)
  • Mission Hospital (2)
  • East Tennessee Children's Hospital (2)
  • Riverview Regional Medical Center (2)
  • HCA Florida Northwest Hospital (2)
  • Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama (1)
  • Tanner Medical Center-Carrollton (1)
  • Saint Bernards Medical Center (1)
  • UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (1)
  • Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway (1)
  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (1)
  • Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital (1)
  • CHI Health St. Francis (1)
  • The Medical Center at Bowling Green (1)
  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis (1)
  • Progress West Hospital (1)
  • Hilo Medical Center (1)
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center (1)
  • J. Paul Jones Hospital (1)
  • Memorial Regional Hospital (1)
  • Community Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center (1)
  • St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center (1)
  • St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (1)
  • Carteret Health Care (1)
  • Sierra Medical Center (1)
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital (1)
  • Northside Hospital Cherokee (1)
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Wellstar Cobb Medical Center (1)
  • Iowa Health Care (1)
  • Medical City Alliance (1)
  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital (1)
  • Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg (1)
  • Atmore Community Hospital (1)
  • UTMB Health-Galveston Campus (1)
  • UVA Health Sciences Center (1)
  • Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital (1)
  • Covington County Hospital Cah (1)
  • Medical City North Hills (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center (1)
  • Grand Island Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Blanchard Valley Hospital (1)
  • Highland Community Hospital (1)
  • Albany Medical Center Hospital (1)
  • CHI St. Vincent Infirmary (1)
  • Genesis Hospital (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center (1)
  • Texoma Medical Center (1)
  • MUSC Health Florence Medical Center (1)
  • SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis (1)
  • Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (1)
  • St. Mary's Medical Center (1)
  • Children's Hospital (1)
  • Renown Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Ochsner Health Center-Hancock (1)
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital (1)
  • Saint Bernard Parish Hospital (1)
  • Williamson Medical Center (1)
  • Dallas County Medical Center (1)
  • Emory Hillandale Hospital (1)
  • Emory University Hospital Midtown (1)
  • Methodist University Hospital (1)
  • MultiCare Deaconess Hospital (1)
  • Grady Memorial Hospital (1)
  • HCA Florida Palms West Hospital (1)
  • The Hospitals of Providence-Memorial Campus (1)
  • Jupiter Medical Center (1)
  • Children's Hospital of San Antonio (1)
  • Mercy Medical Center Merced (1)
  • Sentara Careplex Hospital (1)
  • Good Samaritan Medical Center (1)
  • Wayne Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Nicklaus Children's Hospital (1)
  • Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire (1)
  • Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center (1)
  • Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (1)
  • CommonSpirit Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley (1)
  • Trinity Health Livingston Hospital (1)
  • Emory Decatur Hospital (1)
  • York General Hospital (1)
  • St. Joseph's Hospital (1)
  • Mountain Vista Medical Center (1)
  • Singing River Gulfport (1)
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  • Lee Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Driscoll Childrens Hospital (1)
  • Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion (1)
  • South Central Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center (1)
  • CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs (1)
  • Naples Community Hospital (1)
  • St. Louis Children's Hospital (1)
  • Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi (1)
  • MedStar Harbor Hospital (1)
  • The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain (1)
  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith (1)
  • Memorial Hospital Belleville (1)
  • Mercy Medical Center (1)
  • Butler Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Medical City Plano (1)
  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (1)
  • O U Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center (1)
  • Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Rapides Regional Medical Center (1)
  • University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (1)
  • Northwest Florida Community Hospital (1)
  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center (1)
  • Palm Bay Hospital (1)
  • Saint Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital (1)
  • Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge (1)
  • Nathan Littauer Hospital (1)
  • Mary Lanning Healthcare (1)
  • Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Alamance Regional Medical Center (1)
  • D. W. McMillan Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Mercer County Community Hospital (1)
  • Children's Hospital Colorado (1)
  • Physicians Regional-Collier Boulevard (1)
  • HCA Florida Brandon Hospital (1)
  • St. Luke's Boise Medical Center (1)
  • St. Mary Medical Center (1)
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball (1)
  • Forrest General Hospital (1)
  • Mountain West Medical Center (1)
  • Community Hospital (1)
  • Red Bay Hospital (1)
  • J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital (1)
  • Adventist Health Portland (1)
  • St. Mark's Hospital (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center (1)
  • Wayne Healthcare (1)
  • Woman's Hospital (1)
  • Park City Hospital (1)
  • Northwest Health-La Porte (1)
  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center (1)
  • HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital (1)
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (1)
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull (1)
  • Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (1)
  • Johnson City Medical Center (1)
  • West Boca Medical Center (1)
  • Duke University Hospital (1)
  • Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence (1)
  • Greene County Hospital (1)
  • Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (1)
  • AdventHealth Orlando (1)
  • Wayne General Hospital (1)
  • West Kendall Baptist Hospital (1)
  • CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy (1)
  • The Hospitals of Providence-East Campus (1)
  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-St. Louis (1)
  • Riverside Medical Center (1)
  • St. Charles Parish Hospital (1)
  • Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester (1)
  • Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica (1)
  • Trident Medical Center (1)
  • Wellstar Douglas Hospital (1)
  • United Hospital Center (1)
  • UH Cleveland Medical Center (1)
  • Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital (1)
  • Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children (1)
  • Caldwell Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (1)
  • St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus (1)
  • UPMC Hamot (1)
  • Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee (1)
  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center (1)
  • Methodist Hospital (1)
  • Mercy Health-St. Charles Hospital (1)
  • Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville (1)
  • TidalHealth Peninsula Regional (1)
  • Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center (1)
  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside (1)
  • McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (1)
  • Ascension St. Vincent Hospital-Indianapolis (1)
  • St. Joseph Hospital (1)
  • Melrosewakefield Hospital (1)
  • Charlton Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital (1)
  • JPS Health Network (1)
  • Kettering Health Dayton (1)
  • HCA HealthONE Swedish (1)
  • Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Fairview Park Hospital (1)
  • North Okaloosa Medical Center (1)
  • Wiregrass Medical Center (1)
  • Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (1)
  • Crenshaw Community Hospital (1)
  • Wellington Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Leconte Medical Center (1)
  • Tift Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center (1)
  • Hunt Regional Healthcare (1)
  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital (1)
  • Warren General Hospital (1)
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (1)
  • Wellstar Paulding Medical Center (1)
  • Baptist Hospital of Miami (1)
  • Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital (1)
  • University of Maryland Medical Center (1)
  • Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (1)
  • Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital (1)
  • HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital (1)
  • Seattle Children's Hospital (1)
  • Iberia Medical Center (1)
  • Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center (1)
  • UPMC Harrisburg (1)
  • Houston Methodist West Hospital (1)
  • St. Mary's General Hospital (1)
  • Greenwood Leflore Hospital (1)
  • Childrens Medical Center of Dallas (1)
  • Tucson Medical Center (1)
  • Jackson Medical Center (1)
  • Lawrence Medical Center (1)
  • Mount Sinai Hospital (1)
  • North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo (1)
  • Froedtert Hospital (1)
  • St. Mary's Health (1)
  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles (1)
  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (1)
  • Boston Children's Hospital (1)
  • Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (1)
  • Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital (1)
  • Geisinger Medical Center (1)
  • Piedmont Newnan (1)
  • Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street (1)
  • Utah Valley Hospital (1)
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Affirming Care

Affirming Care
  • LGBTQ+ affirming (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatricians in Alabama

You can find top-rated group practices in Alabama using our group practice search feature (link to group practice state page). Simply select your city, and we'll provide you with a list of highly-rated group practices in your area.

Many pediatricians within our network are open to new patients. To locate them, initiatate a search for pediatricians in Alabama, and you'll see the available options. You can then use the filter option to specify pediatricians who are currently accepting new patients.

Certainly, to find pediatricians in Alabama that accept Cigna, simply perform a search for pediatricians in Alabama and use our filter options to refine your search by selecting 'Cigna' as your insurance provider. This will help you identify the pediatricians near you who are currently accepting Cigna insurance.

Female pediatricians in Alabama, can be located by using our doctor search tool. After performing a search for pediatricians near you, select 'Female' under gender to narrow your results.

To make the most of your upcoming doctor's appointment, start by gathering your medical records and listing your current medications. Take note of your symptoms and any questions you have. Don't forget to bring your insurance card and identification, and try to arrive a bit early. If your doctor provided specific instructions, be sure to follow them. Consider taking a trusted friend or family member for support during the appointment, and remember to be open and honest with your doctor about any changes in your health or concerns you may have.

Seeking a second opinion is your right as a patient. To do so, begin by discussing your desire for a second opinion with your current doctor. They can often recommend another specialist. You can also research and contact a specialist directly using our doctor finder. Ensure that your medical records and test results are shared between both doctors for a comprehensive evaluation.

You may need to see a specialist if you have a specific medical condition or symptoms beyond the scope of your primary care doctor. To get a referral, start by discussing your concerns with your primary care physician. They can evaluate your condition and provide a referral if necessary. Many insurance plans require referrals for specialist visits, so be sure to check your coverage.

When selecting a healthcare provider, consider factors such as their qualifications, experience, location, and whether they accept your insurance. Additionally, ask for recommendations from friends, family, or your current doctor. It's important to choose someone you feel comfortable with and trust.

Some signs that warrant immediate medical attention include severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe injuries, severe allergic reactions, loss of consciousness, and signs of stroke or heart attack. If you experience any of these symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.