Hi all,
I've lived in New Jersey for quite some time now (my entire life). I've had a PPO for most of the time, and I've enjoyed a really nice primary care physician (I have his home phone #, the whole works, and he keeps me CALM!)
Anyway, I have a job offer in Boston that is too good to pass up. Its a nice raise, and I've always wanted to live in a city for a little while. The only thing holding me back is the health benefits.
When I call my doctor here in Jersey, I can get a same day appointment, they are really nice to me, sometimes they make minor mistakes -- they are small family practices, but for the most part, I'm happy with my care.
I know the health insurance at this new job is a blue cross blue shield HMO. I know with the HMO I need referrals and such. I have high blood pressure, and I'd like to follow up with a cardiologist like I do now, and I'm hoping that a primary care doctor in Boston would be willing to do that for me (give me a referral to a cardiologist).
Apparently, if I get myself registered with a hospital, I can go see almost any of that hospital's doctors, and I hear at some hospitals the doctors are somewhat friendly and very smart.
In conclusion - What do those with experience think of Boston doctors? Do you find that if you pick a good one (say at Massachusetts General), that they are usually fairly knowledgeable and friendly, or do they try to rush you out and aren't really descriptive about issues, etc. like I've seen some New York doctors do? Can anyone recommend a good doctor to team up with? How about a good primary care in downtown Boston?
I really don't want this health care thing to be a deal killer if it doesn't have to be, but it IS important to me.
Thanks!
-Matt
Moved from L&R to OT
Anandtech Moderator - bsobel
I've lived in New Jersey for quite some time now (my entire life). I've had a PPO for most of the time, and I've enjoyed a really nice primary care physician (I have his home phone #, the whole works, and he keeps me CALM!)
Anyway, I have a job offer in Boston that is too good to pass up. Its a nice raise, and I've always wanted to live in a city for a little while. The only thing holding me back is the health benefits.
When I call my doctor here in Jersey, I can get a same day appointment, they are really nice to me, sometimes they make minor mistakes -- they are small family practices, but for the most part, I'm happy with my care.
I know the health insurance at this new job is a blue cross blue shield HMO. I know with the HMO I need referrals and such. I have high blood pressure, and I'd like to follow up with a cardiologist like I do now, and I'm hoping that a primary care doctor in Boston would be willing to do that for me (give me a referral to a cardiologist).
Apparently, if I get myself registered with a hospital, I can go see almost any of that hospital's doctors, and I hear at some hospitals the doctors are somewhat friendly and very smart.
In conclusion - What do those with experience think of Boston doctors? Do you find that if you pick a good one (say at Massachusetts General), that they are usually fairly knowledgeable and friendly, or do they try to rush you out and aren't really descriptive about issues, etc. like I've seen some New York doctors do? Can anyone recommend a good doctor to team up with? How about a good primary care in downtown Boston?
I really don't want this health care thing to be a deal killer if it doesn't have to be, but it IS important to me.
Thanks!
-Matt
Moved from L&R to OT
Anandtech Moderator - bsobel
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