What are the best Web sites for finding a doctor?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:The Internet is the fastest, easiest modern medium for finding the needle-in-a-haystack doctor who's a perfect match for you. These seven sites are good choices, though some cater to certain specialties. Finding a particular doctor listed on two or more is a good sign.
- American Medical Association
www.ama-assn.org - CertiFACTS Online
www.certifieddoctor.org - Diabetes Physician Recognition Program (DPRP)
www.ncqa.org/dprp - Family Doctor
www.familydoctor.org - Healthfinder
www.healthfinder.gov - Heart/Stroke Physician Recognition Program (HSRP)
www.ncqa.org/hsrp - Medline Plus
medlineplus.gov - Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
www.castleconnolly.com
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Dr. Stuart Linder answered:The internet is a great way to find just about anything, if you know where to look. Finding a doctor online however, can be very dangerous. Browse the web for Board Certified specialist that you may need and make at least three consultations with the physicians. Bring a list of question and check lists with you on these appointments. Online evaluate the physician for board certification, hospital affiliations, photos of surgical procedure (especially plastic surgeons), awards and distinguishing features. Remember, not everything on the internet is as it appears in real life, therefore ask many questions during your consultation.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulThe internet is a great way to find just about anything, if you know where to look. Finding a doctor online however, can be very dangerous. Browse the web for Board Certified specialist that you may need and make at least three consultations with... More -
Dr. John Connolly of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. answered:CastleConnolly.com lists doctors who have been recommended by other doctors and screened by our physician-led research team. A portion of the website is free and a portion requires a membership fee. Vitals.com offers extensive information on doctors, but they are not screened. The site is free. Healthgrades offers detailed reports on a doctor’s training and for a fee. ABMS.org offers information on a doctor’s board certification.
CastleConnolly.com lists doctors who have been recommended by other doctors and screened by our physician-led research team. A portion of the website is free and a portion requires a membership fee. Vitals.com offers extensive information on... More
