Question: Where can I find a directory of doctors?
From: Jessica S. of Tulsa, Oklahoma

Answer: So often, we look to family or friends to give us the name of a physician. You can certainly gain insight into that person’s experience and feelings about the physician. Other options are to check into your health insurance plan’s list of providers, contact your local medical association, check into the American Medical Association website, or check the local hospital physician directories. Most hospitals will list physicians by specialty as well. You may want to check whether the physician is board certified, years in practice, where the physician trained and you may consider visiting the doctor’s office to observe the environment and office operations. In my book, 7 Steps to Your Best Possible Healthcare, I provide some practical questions to ask of the staff and the physician and things to observe.