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xKimmothy t1_j7vle0f wrote

Is mass health accepted at Atrius health/Harvard Vanguard? If have great interactions with everyone there and if they are in network, usually their whole group will be in network.

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[deleted] OP t1_j7vpxyl wrote

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snerdaferda t1_j7vzebe wrote

As someone who works in healthcare, can I let you in on a little secret: people who love their doctor and generally have good relationships seldom leave positive reviews. It’s hard to find a physician above 3 stars, even some of the really patient, quality ones I work with, because people who are angry tend to leave reviews. Don’t worry about google reviews and things, meet providers and be honest (and importantly, willing to accept treatment plans while advocating for yourself which is a tough balance, I know), and give them a shot. Atrius is great.

I don’t know and don’t need to know what kind of health issues you’re having, but nothing makes a healthcare provider roll their eyes faster than a patient coming in demanding certain tests without any tact. Explain your symptoms and how it’s affecting your life, and ask them to help you solve the puzzle. Treating sniffles and non compliant patients can be boring, come in and be real with your provider and be part of your own treatment plan and you’ll find the majority want to work with you regardless of your insurance.

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[deleted] OP t1_j7w43uq wrote

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snerdaferda t1_j7w50p6 wrote

I’m sorry that your health issues have been viewed that way, I know it can be frustrating especially if nobody seems to have the answer. It’s equal parts provider burn out and equal parts patients who don’t want to listen and try advice of providers and it makes for a difficult situation. Keep your head down, try providers until you find one you jive with, and be willing to give the treatment plans a real college try before deciding “they suck” or something like that. We all really do want to help, but unfortunately suffer from being human.

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Clollin t1_j7y2yc7 wrote

I'm gonna bite and ask who your dermatologist is. I've been looking for a better one. If you can point me to yours, I'd appreciate it.

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[deleted] OP t1_j7y3u8c wrote

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Clollin t1_j7y455i wrote

Still, let me know the name if you can. Please do message me. Thanks. I've been struggling with severe rash for years now.

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xKimmothy t1_j7vv6ng wrote

Huh. I guess it depends on what office you go to and what doctor you see. I've been a patient for 5 years and have never had any issues with anyone I've seen there for standard care. Specialists have gotten dicey after covid though, and they lost all their dermatologists.

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Clollin t1_j7y349f wrote

Do you mean the BWH Dermatology in Chestnut Hill? Who's your doctor there? I go there as well but am not happy with mine lol.

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