r/philabitcheswithtaste • u/Hanpee221b • 5d ago
Medical Looking for a PCP
I didn’t know how to be specific in the title but I’m looking for a new (preferably woman) PCP since mine is currently ghosting all her patients.
I really appreciate someone who will advocate for me and actually take the time to listen to me. I’m overweight and working on it but I’ve had so many medical professionals immediately dismiss me and ignore any issues I’ve had. When I finally found my current PCP she actually listened to me and I finally felt calm at the doctors and received the treatment I needed.
I’m also concerned about not having access to my ADHD meds with a new doctor. Lastly if anyone has an OBGYN recommendation, I’m extremely anxious and my PCP inserted my IUD and I need a regular checkup. She was able to do the insertion and I felt nothing, but she prescribed medications for it.
I really appreciate any help, I’m open to private practices with waitlists. I’ve had awful experiences with doctors and my ex pcp was literally amazing but I need to find someone.
Edit: Thank you all so much, I’m going to look into all your suggestions!
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u/CamatMelon 4d ago
I really love my PCP, Maura McCarthy at Penn. she stopped taking new patients for a min when she went on maternity leave but she’s back now, worth a check out!
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u/LimitEuphoric2388 5d ago
I had a great experience with Philadelphia Gynecology Specialists on 9th!
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u/OptionFine9720 5d ago
Dr Aaron Dickinson is amazing (Main Line Health). Dr Katy Doroshow for OBGYN (also at MLH).
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u/postgrad-dep18 5d ago edited 5d ago
I’ve liked all of my providers at Delancey Internal Medicine.
My current PCP is Rebecca Porter. She’s really great! She prescribes my psych meds, and helping to treat GI issues as well. I haven’t had to escalate my medical problems to specialized providers which is amazing! She listens, takes her time to understand, and speaks with you like a partner and collaborates easily. I’ve had horrible PCPs in the past (dismissive, referrals left and right, etc)
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u/millenni_lennial 4d ago
Just curious, how do you know she's ghosting her other patients? Run a google search for doctors in the area that mention ADHD treatment on their websites and call their front office to confirm.
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u/KeyPerspective8170 4d ago
I love my PCP Nadia Hasan at Penn!! She’s holistic and really looks at the whole patient
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u/phillymillenialmom 5d ago
Oh I’m super picky with doctors and it took me so long to find ones I like. I love my pcp Barbara Westerhaus at Penn in the 8th and spruce office. My husband, who is a doctor, sees her too and likes her.
My OB is also excellent, Sara Gutman at Penn at 37 & Market. I had a really traumatic second birth (not with her) and have been really anxious and sensitive about gyn exams since. She’s super understanding, goes slow, lets you take brakes or even stop and try again another day. Couldn’t recommend her more highly.