Gyno Appointments

The next evening appointment they have is March 30th. Daytime would be March 16th.
Is it me? Am I crazy or is this ridiculous beyond belief?

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Posted by KathleenG

I also always endure the longest wait in waiting room history.

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Oh I know. Even if I make this appt one month in advance, there is no chance that I'll be right in and out of there...

I got lucky and nailed a 9am! whoohoo (sarcasm) I just love how they through it at you like you should be so happy..

(here's how my call goes)
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Hi, my name is X, X I'd like to make an appt to see Dr. X
-Please hold..
(time passes)
-Your name (not thank you for holding)
My name (as I said before) is X, X
-Which Doctor?
*sigh* Doctor X
(MORE time passes, no 'please hold' nothing just slience)
-Next earliest available is March 18th.
Ok so how about the 24th.. ?
-I said the 18th
I can't DO thursdays
-she's not in on Wednesday
When is she in, what days?
-No on Wednesdays.
(GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR)
Fine.. about about Tuesdays?
-Your appt is now set for the 23rd, thank you.
(repeats time and date)
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LIKE I HAVE A CHOICE??!??!?!
I hate this time of the year. GRRR
The doctor herself is GREAT. But the front desk.. GRRRR I have SO many issues with them. I hate Gyno Doctor looking tho. *sigh* So I guess I'll stick around. I keep saying to myself 'Just once a year'.

I do love the 'no news is good news' motto they have. You go, you do your thing, you walk out and never see them again unless something's wrong.

Just once a year.
*sigh*

You should complain to the doc about their staff... you should not have to be treated that way. It's a business like anything else, if you are not happy it should be known.


Also, I would always follow up with test results... even if it is just a urine culture. There is a reason why OB/GYN's are the doctors most sued for malpractice. Leave nothing to assumption.

That's totally normal for my OB/GYN...you need to book at least one month in advance.

If I have a problem (ie. suspect a UTI), I ask to see the Nurse Practioner ASAP. Then, I get an appointment within the next couple of days.

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Posted by CIMINOK

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Posted by KathleenG

I also always endure the longest wait in waiting room history.

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Oh I know. Even if I make this appt one month in advance, there is no chance that I'll be right in and out of there...

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LOL!! DO we have the same GYN???? I have an appt on 3/4 and it's the 3rd reschedule. I took the day off from work the frist time & then they couldn't guarantee when he'd be in, second time I cancelled (for basically the same reason), so keep I'm crossing my fingers for Thursday!!

That's why I go to the nurse practitioner in the office. If I want an appointment with the doctor, I have to wait months! And then I wait hours to get in to see him.

My office doesn't have an NP.

my doc has no NP either.

The wait is ridiculously long.
Worse for me is its in the City so I have to usually take a cab to get there and a cab to work. So it costs me money! I HATE to spend money on stupid crap.

I like the no news is good news motto. It's not to say you Can't call with questions. I had one visit (years ago) come back abnormal, after the ordeal biopsies and surgical procedure later, I don't take this stuff lightly.

I just appreciate NOT getting a voice msg on my machine saying 'Your test results came back normal, if you have questions, please call.' or the nice post card I used to get which BLARES out for all to see 'Dear Ms. X, You recent PAP Smear came back normal' I lived with two guys (Irish men no less) for 3 years in Queens. The last thing I wanted was those types of 'notices'. I don't mind calling to find out if I need to.

Jim just knows I call this the tool box visit. It's the visit when the doctor comes with a toolbox to check if Im alright.

Spinoff: Ever felt like giving your OB/GYN a hand warmer??? Brrrrr

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Posted by februarybride

That's not so bad. I have to make an appt 3 months in advance! It's crazy.

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Ditto - It's such a pain!