Is it just me or is it impossible to get a doctor's appointment in bay area?

Mar 5 31 Comments

I've only been here for 6 months and my wife and I are struggling to find care. Every place seems to be booked out for months and no one returns calls.

I've been looking around San Mateo and so far trying to find a lab to test me for sleep apnea has been impossible. No one that takes my insurance is calling me back. It's been weeks.

My wife was also looking for an obgyn, finally got through to one and got an appointment 3 months later. After the first appointment we were referred to another specialist. After calling them day after day for 2 weeks she finally managed to get an appointment 3 months later. And we're not even sure if this specialist can help. So it's very possible that after that initial consult in 3 months, we'll get referred yet again.

It sounds like unless you're dying, no one has the time to see you. Lab Corp appointments were booked out for the next 3 weeks.

Is this normal? Am I doing something wrong? Is it better in other parts of bay area? I'm willing to drive 50-70miles to get to a doctor who would take my calls at least.

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