Many of you ask me who is the right doctor for endometriosis, who to go to, who I recommend. In the EndoBlog FAQ section, I answer why I don't recommend a doctor. However, in this post I will help you find your own criteria to make sure your next doc is the right one.
First of all, when you find out that you have endometriosis, or at least suspect that you have it, you have to make a decision, whether you choose an endometriosis specialist, a guru, or a "lay" gynaecologist you choose.
Obviously, the endometriosis specialist has seen a lot of cases, has more experience of this disease, has seen more, has done more surgery.
On the one hand, this is good, as experience counts for a lot, but on the other hand it is bad, because the largest percentage of Hungarian endometriosis patients is concentrated in 2-3 doctors, which means that the overload is high, waiting times are long, and the feeling of being on the assembly line easily leads to a loss of confidence in patients, which in the long run also reduces the chances of recovery.
The second question to consider is public or private funding question. The public system is incredibly overburdened. Even if you arrive for an appointment, you should be prepared with half a day's cold food before you get to the doctor. Underpaid, burnt-out nurses do their jobs mechanically, and sadly there is very often no time or energy for a smile or a word of encouragement that means so much to a woman in such a vulnerable situation.
The state of public hospitals is depressing, often scary, while private hospitals are very expensive. This is probably a matter for your wallet. What is certain is that you will find good doctors in both the public and private sector, talent is not a function of this, it is just a matter of circumstances. If you have surgery in a public hospital, they can smuggle in love, smiles and, not least, edible, tasty snacks for you, even if the plaster is crumbling, and that's what really counts.
The maximum hospital stay after a laparoscopy is 1-3 nights, you can stay anywhere if you have to.
The third is to consider itself the person of the doctor. Who should I choose?
Pre-screening is important: first look at the recommendations online. Don't be surprised, there are good and bad reviews about everyone, there is no one person in the world that everyone likes, but it means a lot if the positive reviews are predominant.
More importantly, the your intuition, your sympathy. This can guide you even in the internet search phase: does the face smiling at you from the website look cool, endearing or palm-waving?
Once you have a potential candidate, you can sign up, and that is a big stake. What are the ordering times? Is it convenient for you, will you be able to take time off, can you get there before or after work, or should you take time off every time on the day of the tests? How smooth and seamless is the check-in, and last but not least: when are the appointments available and when can you be seen?
On arrival at the surgery what is your first impression? What is the equipment of the practice, is there a good quality ultrasound? Is everything clean, tidy and well organised? Do you feel safe?
What does your doctor seem like in person, is he not a fake, is he really your man? Often it's the little things that count, like the voice of the doctor - there's the genius doctor who mumbles his wisdom under his moustache, and patients tired of listening and asking questions say goodbye to him, despite the fact that he's a super specialist.
Do you feel his full attention while you're in there, or do you have to compete with the assistant and the laptop? Is she interested, listening to your story, looking at your papers or just glancing at them? Are you in a hurry or are you willing to answer your questions? Does he seem to want you to leave calm and satisfied, or is he grumpy, pushy, contemptuous, superior?
Does he explain in plain English or throw Latin words over your head? Is he discussing his plans with you, asking for your opinion?
How do you feel during the consultation? It's okay that you don't have his personal phone number all over the internet, but if you're already his patient, do you have some contact details where you can look him up in case of an emergency? Will he remember you next time, or not even know where you were missed?
Sometimes you don't get the first hit, so don't be afraid to take your time and start again, it's worth it. A trusting doctor-patient relationship and cooperation is one of the essential building blocks of recovery.
I am confident that with this summary you will be able to search more thoughtfully and effectively. Trust me, you'll find someone who can help you.
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