Having relevant information to hand and making lists of any questions can make booking a first doctor’s appointment easier. It is important to see a doctor for any health concerns as soon as possible.

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Last year, while on a business trip, internist Shaman Singh, M.D., developed red bumps on both feet. The 44-year-old initially chalked it up to bug bites, but when the rash spread up his legs and the ...

If you have ever felt like your medical concerns were being ignored or easily dismissed, then you've fallen victim to ...

Dr. Michael Sherman is chief medical officer and senior vice president of health services for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care in Wellesley, Mass. He’s also a parent, so when his 10-year-old daughter Lila ...

In a recent social media thread, dozens of people — even those with serious medical conditions — are speaking about the unnaturally long times they have to wait for an appointment with a specialist.

In many cases, teenagers can have a doctor’s appointment without a parent or guardian present, although state laws vary. There are many reasons a teenager may want to see a doctor on their own, ...

Everyone has experienced it: It can take forever to get an appointment to see your doctor. We dig into the underlying problems and offer hope for a better future. By now, most of us understand that ...

If you miss a doctor's appointment these days, you could get hit with a "no-show" fee of up to $100 — or more. This happened to me recently for the first time, and the charge was a steep $150. When I ...