Getting Started in Adult Health Care and Finding a New Doctor

Many young adults and family members want to know how to get started in adult health care.

First, you will need to think about what you want in an adult doctor.

  • Do you prefer a woman or a man as your doctor?
  • Do you want a doctor who works with many other doctors in an office or with only a few people?
  • What else is important to you in a new doctor?

Then, you will need to think about how and where you can find an adult doctor.

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  • Start with the doctor you see now. Ask if they have a list or names of adult doctors you could see.
  • You can also ask family members and friends which doctor they see. You can ask them if they know good adult doctors. Ask them if they think that there is an adult doctor who is a good fit for you.
  • Healthcare insurance companies also have lists of adult doctors that you can see. You can ask them for a list of adult doctors. They may also have a list on their website.