Family Doctors in Vancouver - RANT!

[TheKingdom2000]

I have never once have seen my doctor on time. If my appointment is at 1pm, I arrive at 12:55pm, and wait until 1:30pm...
this is just how it is for my doctor. It seems like he always over books. I am always waiting

[taylor192]

Originally Posted by Roach

Good thread. And I can relate to how you feel. I haven't had a family doctor in my many many years now. Only use walk-in clinics when necessary but it sucks because they don't know your medical history.

I find the clinics easier cause I can just walk in and see a doctor in usually 30 mins or less. I particularly like the Cross Roads Clinic at Cambie/Broadway - new, clean, low wait times, and lots of eager young doctors.

[drunkrussian]

Originally Posted by azndude69

Another note,

I find that in Vancouver. In my opinion only, that the caucasian doctors provide better service, diagnosis, and show more sincerity than asian doctors.

Speaking about GPs only (NOT specialized doctors): I've seen over 10 and 9 were white. All but 1 of the 10 provided equally shitty help and were equally shitty doctors. I think I would conclude that GPs are shit because people who give a shit become either specialized in something, or work in a hospital.

I would say though that asian doctors get rid of you by perscribing you with tons of pills that don't do anything, whereas a white doctor won't perscribe shit - tehy will tell you you're fine and to walk it off. Both retarded, no use comparing shit to shit.

[Jermyzy]

If you're looking for a family doctor, there's a link in the College of Physicians of BC of doctors who are accepting new patients.

https://www.cpsbc.ca/node/263

edit: Oops, didn't see it was posted already on previous page

[AzNightmare]

Wait only 15-30 mins?
I arrive on time, and I end up waiting an hour sometimes just to talk for 5 mins.
Sometimes I wonder what's going on with the patient that's ahead of me.
They can take 45 mins. And my doctor is always backed up. Since I live close to my
doctor's office, I just call the receptionist and ask her when's a better time to come in despite my appointment.
And she'll then tell me how backed up my doctor is, and when's a better time to come.
The appointment is useless. It's just to get my name in the book, but I never expect the timing to be accurate anymore.

[Fcukedd]

Originally Posted by MajinHurricane

Anyone have dr.yue on kingsway and joyce?

Great family doctor.

I hope he doesn't retire. He got his med degree in the early 1970's. I'd be devistated

I had him since I was born, and I agree he's a great doctor.

My entire family (cousins, aunties, uncles) goes to him. There's another (female) doctor who works with him too. I forgot her name.

[AlphaKappa]

I"ll be a better doctor than that, ... in 7 years frick

[bakasam]

Originally Posted by drunkrussian

I would say though that asian doctors get rid of you by perscribing you with tons of pills that don't do anything, whereas a white doctor won't perscribe shit - tehy will tell you you're fine and to walk it off. Both retarded, no use comparing shit to shit.

My family doctor is Asian and my family been seeing him for as long as I remembered. He never seems to want to provide us with prescription medicine and wants us to rest it off rather than taking pills.

Hes also not the best as my family always bitches about how he seems lazy or unwilling to help. But for me its been not a bad experience, I only see the family doctor when I know I know it is absolutely necessary like needing something prescribed or recommendation letter to a specialist (e.g Physio, Prescribed allergy medicines because the over the counter ones don't work).

If you know its something serious just hit up the ER or just ask the family doctor that you really think you should get it checked up by a specialist. Most times they won't say no.

The problem is there are too many people that see a family doctor for regular checkups or small things like a common cold or muscle aches etc. These people are the ones who clogs up the time for those who actually -need- to see one because the doctor can't simply refuse to see a patient. In reality those things just needs a couple days rest or can be dealt with by yourself (e.g Google the symptoms/treatment, Buy over the counter drugs, or use home made remedies)

[melloman]

Sounds all too familiar..

My doctors receptionists is really nice, and my doctor is okay. (Old-female)
She knows her shit though, but if your one to say "well I saw on the internet that...." she will yell at you.

It's normal to wait for her too, arrive at 12:50 for a 1pm appointment. And she won't see you until 1:15/1:20pm. And hey, if your late then you get bumped donw the line.

Unfortunate thing is my doctor barely takes in new patients. (She says strictly family members of existing patients) and if you ever want to go get a new doctor, doesn't seme too many out there are accepting patients. Lately my girlfriend onyl goes to clinics and it sums up to 3 things:

1) Hours of waiting
2) They don't know shit
3) They rush you out so fast that you can barely say 1 sentence

Doctors these days who practice by themselves are all about the money, not the people. Oh well.

[dasnowman]

I agree the medical system, Doctors, staff has really gone down the tubes. I find all that doctors want to is prescribe this and that. Had a neck injury, was given pain killers, then started getting neck spasms so was given anti-inflammatory, then I couldn't get to sleep because of all the drugs so of course was given sleeping pills.

Rather then trying to figure out what the problem is they like to just drug the hell out of you till you think it's gone away, but instead it gets worst and you liver starts dyeing.

Anyway I have switched to a ND (Natural Path-doctor) feeling way better and healthier. ND look and fine the issue or problem and help fix it vs MD just gives you drugs..... But for a bad cut or car accident of course I'll still go to a regular doctor.

[wouwou]

My family doctor of 8 years just moved to Ont.

I am out of Canada right now, and starting to panic because of this thread.

[twitchyzero]

Originally Posted by melloman

Lately my girlfriend onyl goes to clinics and it sums up to 3 things:

1) Hours of waiting
2) They don't know shit
3) They rush you out so fast that you can barely say 1 sentence

Doctors these days who practice by themselves are all about the money, not the people. Oh well.

I can agree with you on the first point, but saying they don't know shit is a ridiculous claim. I can't stand people that think they are so well-informed because they know how to use webMD and treat their doctors like complete idiots. If they try to rush you out tell them you are still concerned/have questions regarding your visit.

Trust me, if the majority of the 'doctors these days' were all about the money, they wouldn't bother with 7+ years of intense training.

[Anjew]

Originally Posted by drunkrussian

I would say though that asian doctors get rid of you by perscribing you with tons of pills that don't do anything, whereas a white doctor won't perscribe shit - tehy will tell you you're fine and to walk it off. Both retarded, no use comparing shit to shit.

this is sooooooooo true... but not all are bad. just the really old ones that need to just fucking retire

[melloman]

Originally Posted by twitchyzero

I can agree with you on the first point, but saying they don't know shit is a ridiculous claim. I can't stand people that think they are so well-informed because they know how to use webMD and treat their doctors like complete idiots. If they try to rush you out tell them you are still concerned/have questions regarding your visit.

Trust me, if the majority of the 'doctors these days' were all about the money, they wouldn't bother with 7+ years of intense training.

"They wouldn't bother" huh? Your soooooooo well-informed that all doctors don't care about money? That's just as fucking ignorant as my comment. Do you have evidence to back that up?

I've personally gone to clinics in the Burnaby area for the past 4+ years with my gf. I personally have a great doctor I can rely on. The clinic doctors we go see don't really know too much at all when it comes to a lot of specific things. I NEVER SAID that I know a lot, I just like to have an idea of what could be wrong and I don't treat these doctors like shit. I don't go in there saying "your wrong I'm right." Just the fact that "Advil or Tylenol" doesn't always solve all the fucking body pains in the world.

Before you make fucking ignorant comments maybe you should think. Why would I say this, it's not a random post. Some people do think before they speak moron.

/you.

[drunkrussian]

I have another theory lol:

-if the receptionist is a nice young person who's really friendly, the doctor sucks shit
-if the receptionist is an old grumpy bitch that treats you like shit and needs to remove the cucumber out her ass already and just retired...then the doctor is a prolly a great one

lol

[twitchyzero]

Originally Posted by melloman

"They wouldn't bother" huh? Your soooooooo well-informed that all doctors don't care about money? That's just as fucking ignorant as my comment. Do you have evidence to back that up?


Before you make fucking ignorant comments maybe you should think. Why would I say this, it's not a random post. Some people do think before they speak moron.

/you.

You do realized that you started the claim that 'doctors these days' only care about making money, right?

So why don't you back your initial claim. I am only speaking from personal experience as a health care professional and interacting with various doctors to the degree where I can grasp their general mentality (hell even those working in the rural areas). If they only wanted to make money they would've easily chosen another career rather than going through all that rigorous training.

Your rebuttal post is as fucking stupid as saying PROVE THAT I AM WRONG and/or IT DOESN'T EXIST. Anyone with post-secondary education will probably agree that's the most ambiguous way to counteract an argument.

[wouwou]

Originally Posted by drunkrussian

I have another theory lol:

-if the receptionist is a nice young person who's really friendly, the doctor sucks shit
-if the receptionist is an old grumpy bitch that treats you like shit and needs to remove the cucumber out her ass already and just retired...then the doctor is a prolly a great one

lol

that, is so true

[Nightwalker]

Same problems as the OP on the island

Loved my doctor when I was younger but he had health problems and retired. Current guy totally sucks.

[parm104]

Originally Posted by drunkrussian

I have another theory lol:

-if the receptionist is a nice young person who's really friendly, the doctor sucks shit
-if the receptionist is an old grumpy bitch that treats you like shit and needs to remove the cucumber out her ass already and just retired...then the doctor is a prolly a great one

lol

I hate when people don't just retired!

[PJ]

Originally Posted by drunkrussian

I have another theory lol:

-if the receptionist is a nice young person who's really friendly, the doctor sucks shit
-if the receptionist is an old grumpy bitch that treats you like shit and needs to remove the cucumber out her ass already and just retired...then the doctor is a prolly a great one

lol

+1.

My whole family in the Lower Mainland goes to Michael Leung on 41st and Victoria. Some of my cousins in Burnaby, Surrey, etc. go out of their way into Vancouver just to see him.

South west corner of 41st and Victoria, next to the asian grocery store.

He is a great doctor. Doesn't rush, always asks you if there's anything else you need, etc.

His receptionists can be kind of bitchy, but I guess that abides by the theory above, lol.

[Mr.HappySilp]

I think a lot of the times doctors don't have out mecidine other than telling you to take some pain killers or Tyneol is because is something goes wrong you can sue his/her Ass off.

Rather than taking the risk they usually send people to rest and take some Tyneols unless the issue contiunes.

[Gh0stRider]

OP, whos was your doc?

[kj604]

I am also on a hunt for a good family doctor. I got cut from my old one because he is about to retire and I have not had to see him for more than 5 years.

I've been resorting to drop-in clinics for the last 3 years or so, and i have to say they all suck. You wait at least 30min, if your lucky, and the doctor will barely give you 5 minutes of his time, then on to the next.

I'm curious, do they make their money for every patient they see?? Cause it sure seems that way. And has anyone noticed that they prescribe antibiotics for just about everything?

[kj604]

Originally Posted by dasnowman

Anyway I have switched to a ND (Natural Path-doctor) feeling way better and healthier. ND look and fine the issue or problem and help fix it vs MD just gives you drugs..... But for a bad cut or car accident of course I'll still go to a regular doctor.

I second that, I'm not a big fan of prescription drugs and not a believer in the whole chinese herbal soup thing (Shits Nasty). The only downside to a Natural Path is that you have to pay and their hella expensive, about $100 for half an hour where I went.

[quasi]

Originally Posted by kj604

I'm curious, do they make their money for every patient they see?? Cause it sure seems that way.

Yes, they also have a maximum per day their allowed to see. Thats why you'll see clinics not taking any more patients late in the day. Many Doctors rifle through patients maxing out everyday.